Honda HR-V: M/T Differential Backlash Inspection (M/T)

Inspection

1. Differential Backlash - Inspect

1. Place the differential assembly on V-blocks (A), and install the intermediate shaft (B) and the left driveshaft (C)
2. Measure the backlash of both pinion gears (D) with a dial indicator (E). If the backlash is not within the standard, check the differential carrier condition, and replace it if necessary.

Standard: 0.05-0.15 mm (0.0020-0.0059 in)

M/T DIFFERENTIAL THRUST CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT (M/T)

Driver Handle, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100

Adjustment

1. Differential Oil Seal - Remove

2. Differential Thrust Clearance - Adjust

1. If you removed the 90 mm shim (A) from the transmission housing, reinstall the same sized shim.

2. Install the differential assembly (A).

Fig. 2: Transmission Housing Onto The Clutch Housing Tightening Sequence

3. Install the transmission housing onto the clutch housing, then tighten the 8 mm flange bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps.

27 N.m (2.8 kgf.m, 20 lbf.ft)

4. Use the 40 mm I.D. driver handle to bottom the differential assembly in the clutch housing.

5. Measure the clearance between the 90 mm shim and the bearing outer race in the transmission housing.

Standard: 0-0.10 mm (0-0.0039 in)

6. If the clearance exceeds the standard, select a new 90 mm shim from the following table. If the clearance measured in step 5 is within the standard, go to step 9.

90 mm Shim

A - 1.00 mm (0.0394 in)
B - 1.05 mm (0.0413 in)
C - 1.10 mm (0.0433 in)
D - 1.15 mm (0.0453 in)
E - 1.20 mm (0.0472 in)
F - 1.25 mm (0.0492 in)
G - 1.30 mm (0.0512 in)
H - 1.35 mm (0.0531 in)
J - 1.40 mm (0.0551 in)
K - 1.45 mm (0.0571 in)
L - 1.50 mm (0.0591 in)
M - 1.55 mm (0.0610 in)
N - 1.60 mm (0.0630 in)
P - 1.65 mm (0.0650 in)
R - 1.70 mm (0.0669 in)
S - 1.75 mm (0.0689 in)
T - 1.80 mm (0.0709 in)

7. Remove the transmission housing.
8. Replace the thrust shim selected in step 6, then recheck the clearance.
9. Install a new transmission housing side differential oil seal.

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