Honda HR-V: Rear Differential Oil Seal Replacement (AWD)
Special Tools Required
Driver Handle, 40 mm I.D.
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Replacement
Driveshaft Side
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Differential Assembly - Remove
3. Oil Seal - Remove
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4. Oil Seal - Install
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- Install a new oil seal (A) even and flush with the machined edge of the
differential carrier assembly using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle.
5. Rear Differential Assembly - Install
Propeller Shaft Side
6. Vehicle - Lift
7. Rear Differential Fluid - Drain
8. No. 2 Propeller Shaft - Disconnect
9. Companion Flange - Remove
10. Oil Seal - Remove
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11. Oil Seal - Install
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- Install a new oil seal (A) even and flush with the rear differential oil
pump cover using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle.
12. Companion Flange - Install
13. No. 2 Propeller Shaft - Connect
14. Rear Differential Fluid - Refill
REAR DIFFERENTIAL PUMP MOTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (AWD)
Removal & Installation
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Differential Pump Motor - Remove
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- Disconnect the breather hose (A)
- Remove the harness clip (B), and the harness bracket (C)
- Disconnect the connector (D)
- Remove the rear differential pump motor (E) and the
O-ring (F)
- Remove the drive joint (G).
3. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
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Removal
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Differential Fluid - Drain
3. Muffler - Remove
4. No. 2 Propeller Shaft - Disconnect
5. Connectors (Rear Differential Subharness) - Disconnect
Disconnect the conne
COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX
REAR DIFFERENTIAL COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX (AWD)
DESCRIPTION
REAR DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - AWD SYSTEM (AWD)
Overview
Adopts the All Wheel Drive (AWD) as the rear di
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NOTE:
Troubleshoot any PGM-FI DTCs first - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the
Fuel and Emissions
Systems, or How to Troubleshoot the CVT System (CVT).
Before you troubleshoot, review the how to troubleshoot the electric
parking brake system.
This DTC is stored by communication failure betwee
Probable Cause
Gear noise
Poor gear mesh between ring gear and drive pinion
Hypoid gear (wear or damage)
Poor pre-road (drive pinion)
Debris in hypoid gear area
Fluid level too low
Distortion of the differential carrier case
Excessive backlash (hypoid gear)
Excessive backlash (differential