Honda HR-V: Rear Differential Removal and Installation (AWD)
Removal
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Differential Fluid - Drain
3. Muffler - Remove
4. No. 2 Propeller Shaft - Disconnect
5. Connectors (Rear Differential Subharness) - Disconnect
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- Disconnect the connectors (A).
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- Remove the harness clips (A).
6. Breather Hose - Disconnect
7. Rear Differential - Support
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8. Rear Differential - Disconnect
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- Remove the rear differential mounting bolts (A).
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- Remove the rear differential rear mount bolts (A), and remove the rear differential mounting plate (B).
9. Rear Driveshaft Inboard Side - Disconnect
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- Lower the rear differential assembly (A) while pulling both rear
driveshaft
inboard joints (B) out of the rear differential assembly.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the driveshaft ring (C) when prying out the driveshaft inboard joints.
- Be careful not to damage the oil seals (D).
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- Remove the driveshaft inboard joint set ring (A) on both sides.
10.Rear Differential Mount - Remove
Installation
1. Rear Differential Mount - Install
2. Rear Driveshaft Inboard Side - Connect
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- Install a new driveshaft inboard joint set ring (A) on both sides.
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- Lift the rear differential assembly (A) up into position
- Insert the inboard end (B) of the rear driveshafts (C) into the rear
differential (D) until the set ring (E) locks in the groove (F).
NOTE : Insert the driveshaft horizontally to prevent damaging the oil seals (G).
3. Rear Differential Front Mount and Rear Differential Rear Mount - Install
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- Install the rear differential mounting plate (A), and loosely install the rear differential rear mounting bolts (B).
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- Loosely install the rear differential front mounting bolts (A).
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Fig. 7: Rear Differential Mounting Bolts Torque Specifications
- Tighten the rear differential rear mounting bolts (A).
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Fig. 8: Rear Differential Front Mounting Bolts Torque Specifications
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- Loosen the rear differential front mounting bolts (A)
- Tighten the rear differential front mounting bolts (A).
4. Connectors (Rear Differential Subharness) - Connect
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- Install the harness clips (A).
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- Connect the connectors (A).
5. No. 2 Propeller Shaft - Connect
6. Muffler - Install
7. Rear Differential Fluid - Refill
8. Vehicle - Lift
- Lower the vehicle.
9. AWD System - Air Bleed
10.Test Drive - Check
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Component Location Index, Description
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
AWD System DTC Troubleshooting Index (AWD)
TESTING
AWD CONTROL UNIT INITIALIZATION (AWD)
Procedure
NOTE:
Whenever the AWD control unit is replaced, it must be initialized.
Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface.
1. HDS - Connect
2.
SEE MORE:
Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area
Removal & Installation
Rear Side Trim Panel
1. Tonneau Cover - Remove (For Some Models) - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal
and Installation -
Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or
Interior Trim Removal
and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Remo
A/C Signal Circuit Troubleshooting
1. A/C compressor clutch condition check.
Start the engine, and let it idle.
Turn the blower switch on.
Turn the A/C switch on.
Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?
YES
Go to step 2.
NO
Do the A/C system test.
2. A/C system check.
Check
