Rear Differential Disassembly and Reassembly (AWD): Reassembly

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1. Apply rear differential fluid to a new O-ring (A)

2. Install the rear differential solenoid valve (B) with the O-ring, and the square washer (C).

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1. Apply rear differential fluid to a new O-ring (A)

2. Install the dowel pins (B) with the O-ring

3. Install the oil pump body assembly (C)

4. Install the 32.3 mm shim (D)

5. Install the 94.6 mm shim (E).

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1. Install the differential clutch assembly (A)

2. Install the baffle cover (B).

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1. Remove the dirt and oil from the sealing surfaces

2. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009) 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.

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4. Install the dowel pins (A) 5. Install the oil pump case (B) 6. Torque the mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps.

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1. Install the fluid strainer (A) and the dowel pins (B)

2. Install the inner rotor (C) and the outer rotor (D) with the " ' " marks (E) facing the oil pump case side

3. Install the oil pump cover (F) with a new oil pump cover seal (G)

4. Torque the mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps.

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1. Set the companion flange (A) to the clutch guide shaft

2. Drive on the companion flange using the 41.8 mm oil seal driver.

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3. Check the length of clutch guide shaft as shown.NOTE:  Make sure to drive on the companion flange until 2 to 3 thread pitches of the clutch guide shaft appears.

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4. Apply rear differential fluid to the used locknut 5. Set the used locknut to the clutch guide shaft 6. Install the companion flange holder and the holder handle on the companion flange 7. Tighten the used locknut 8. Remove the used locknut, then remove the companion flange holder and the holder handle 9. Check the companion flange has been set to the bottom.

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10.Apply rear differential fluid to a new O-ring (A) 11. Install the O-ring, a new back-up ring (B), the spring washer (C), and a new locknut (D).NOTE:  Be sure to install the spring washer in the direction shown.

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	108 N.m (11.0 kgf.m, 80 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Oil Filler Plug and Drain Plug With Torque Specifications

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1. Install the drain plug (A) with a new sealing washer (B)

2. Install the oil filler plug (C) with a new sealing washer (D) finger-tight.

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1. Install the harness bracket (A)

2. Remove the harness clip (B)

3. Connect the ground terminal (C).

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1. Apply rear differential fluid to the O-ring (A)

2. Install the rear differential solenoid valve connector assembly (B)

3. Connect the connector (C).