Acura RL. Manual - part 777

Fig. 175: Identifying Differential's Front Mounting Bolts 
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9. As you lower the rear differential (A) with the transmission jack, remove the rear driveshafts (B) from 

the rear differential. 

Fig. 176: Identifying Rear Differential And Driveshafts 
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL INSTALLATION 

1. Raise the rear differential (A) with the transmission jack. 

 

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Fig. 177: Identifying Rear Differential 
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2. If the original differential is being reinstalled, replace the set rings (B).  

3. Apply multipurpose grease to the splines of the rear driveshafts (C), then install the rear driveshafts to 

the rear differential.  

4. Install the new front mounting bolts. 

Fig. 178: Identifying Front Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications 
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5. Install the new rear mounting bolts. 

 

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Fig. 179: Identifying Rear Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications 
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6. Connect the breather hose (A). 

Fig. 180: Identifying Breather Hose And Rear Differential Harness Connectors 
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7. Connect the rear differential harness connectors (B) and (C).  

8. Install the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION ).  

9. Refill the differential fluid (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND 

REPLACEMENT ).  

REAR DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

 

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Fig. 181: Identifying Rear Differential Components With Torque Specifications 
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FRONT CASE OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

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Companion flange holder 07XAB-0010101  

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Oil seal driver D 070AD-RJC0140  

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Inner driver handle 40 07746-0030100  

1. Remove the rear differential (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL ).  

2. Raise the locknut tab (A) from the groove of the input shaft, making sure that the tab completely 

clears the groove to prevent damaging the input shaft. 

 

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