Honda HR-V: Rear Differential Breather Box and Hose Removal and Installation (AWD)

Removal & Installation

1. Vehicle - Lift

2. Rear Differential Breather Box and Hose - Remove

Rear differential pump motor

Rear differential

1. Disconnect the breather hoses (A).

2. Remove the breather hoses (A)
3. Remove the breather box (B).

3. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID PRESSURE SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (AWD)

Removal & Installation

1. Vehicle - Lift

2. Rear Differential Fluid - Drain

3. Rear Differential - Support

4. Rear Differential Front Mount - Remove

5. Sensor Cover - Remove

6. Rear Differential Fluid Pressure Sensor - Remove

1. Disconnect the connector (A)
2. Remove the rear differential fluid pressure sensor (B) and the O-ring (C).

7. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

8. Rear Differential Fluid - Refill

REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (AWD)

Removal

1. Vehicle - Lift

2. Rear Differential Fluid - Drain

3. Rear Differential - Support

4. Rear Differential Front Mount - Remove

5. Sensor Cover - Remove

6. Rear Differential Fluid Temperature Sensor - Remove

1. Disconnect the connector (A)
2. Remove the rear differential fluid temperature sensor (B) and the O-ring (C).

7. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

8. Rear Differential Fluid - Refill

REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (AWD)

Removal

1. Vehicle - Lift

2. Rear Differential Assembly - Remove

3. Rear Differential Housing Assembly - Remove

1. Remove the mounting bolts (A) in a crisscross pattern in several steps
2. Remove the differential housing assembly (B) and the oil seals (C).

Installation

1. Rear Differential Housing Assembly - Install

1. Remove the dirt and fluid from the sealing surfaces
2. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08C70-K0334M) evenly to the sealing surface
3. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket. Make sure you seal the entire circumference of the bolt holes to prevent fluid leakage.

   NOTE :

   • If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply the new liquid gasket.
   • Allow it to cure at least 30 minutes after assembly before filling the differential with recommended fluid.

Fig. 1: Differential Housing Bolts Torque Specifications

4. Install the differential housing assembly (A)
5. Torque the mounting bolts (B) in a crisscross pattern in several steps.

2. Driveshaft Side Oil Seal - Install

3. Rear Differential Assembly - Install

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