Honda HR-V: Rear Differential Fluid Inspection And Replacement (AWD)
Inspection
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Differential Fluid - Check
Fig. 4: Differential Fluid Check With Filler Plug Torque Specifications
- Use solvent and a brush to wash any oil and dirt off the oil filler
plug, and dry them with compressed
air
- Remove the oil filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B)
- Check the condition of the rear differential fluid, if the fluid is
dirty or burnt, replace it
- Make sure the rear differential fluid is at the proper level (C).
- If the level is below the proper level, check for rear differential
fluid leaks at the differential.
- If a problem is found, fix it before filling the differential with
fluid.
- The fluid level must reach up to the bottom of the oil filler plug hole
- If necessary, add rear differential fluid until it runs out, then
reinstall the oil filler plug with a new
sealing washer.
Replacement
NOTE: Check that the AWD system indicator does not come on. If it does, check
for AWD with intelligent
control system DTCs.
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Differential Fluid - Replace
- Remove the oil filler plug (A) and the sealing washer
(B).
- Remove the drain plug (A) and the sealing washer (B), then drain
the rear differential fluid.
Fig. 5: Differential Drain Plug WIth Torque Specifications
- Remove the metal particles from the magnetic surface of the drain plug
(A)
- Install the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B)
- Refill the rear differential with rear differential fluid to the proper
level.NOTE : If you disassemble
the differential, check the rear differential fluid level again after the
AWD with intelligent control system
check is finished. Add fluid if necessary.
Fluid Capacity:
1.2 L (1.3 US qt, 1.1 lmp qt) at fluid change
1.5 L (1.6 US qt, 1.3 lmp qt) at overhaul
Recommended fluid: Use genuine Honda DPSF-II
Fig. 6: Differential Filler Plug WIth Torque Specifications
- Install the oil filler plug (A) with a new sealing washer (B).
3. Rear Differential Fluid After Replacement - Check
- Apply the parking brake, and block all four wheels.
- Start the engine, and let it idle more than 6 seconds, then turn the
engine off. Repeat this step three
more times.
- Shift to D while pressing the brake pedal firmly. Press the accelerator
pedal for 2 seconds, then let it
idle. Repeat this step three more times.
- Check that the AWD system indicator does not come on. If it does, check
for AWD with intelligent
control system DTCs.
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HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE AWD SYSTEM (AWD)
AWD System Indicator
The AWD system indicator will come on under certain conditions even if the
AWD with intelligent control
system is working normally. Here
Removal
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheel - Remove
3. Spindle Nut - Remove
Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B)
Remove the spindle nut.
4. Engine Undercover - Remove
5. Transmission Fluid -
SEE MORE:
AFTER WARMING UP, IDLE SPEED IS ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT LOAD (MIL
WORKS OK, NO DTCS SET) (KA/KC)
Diagnostic procedure
1. APP Sensor Signal Inspection
Also check for
Intake air leaks
AFTER WARMING UP, IDLE SPEED IS BELOW SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT LOAD (MIL
WORKS OK, NO DTCS SET) (KA/KC)
Diagnostic
DTC (Gauge Control Module)
NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the
instructions in B-CAN System
Diagnosis Test Mode A - Refer to: Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System
Diagnosis Test Mode
A - Initial Communication and DTC Checks.
1. Problem verification.
C