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Exploded View

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Transfer Assembly With Torque Specifications
G06164898Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Special Tools Required 

Companion flange holder 07XAB-0010101

  1. Remove the transfer cover (A) from the transfer housing (B).
    Fig 2: Locating Transfer Cover And Transfer Housing
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  2. Remove the transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft assembly (C), 25 mm thrust shim (D), and tapered roller bearing (E).
  3. Remove the O-ring (F) from the cover.
  4. Drain the transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil) from the transfer housing.
  5. Cut the lock tab on the locknut using a chisel.
    Fig 3: Cutting Lock Tab On Locknut Using Chisel
    G06164900Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Secure the transfer housing in a bench vise with soft jaws. To prevent damage to the transfer housing, always use soft jaws or equivalent materials between the transfer housing and the vise.
    Fig 4: Loosening Locknut
    G06164901Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the companion flange holder on the companion flange, then loosen the locknut.
  8. Remove the companion flange holder.
  9. Remove the locknut (A), conical spring washer (B), back-up ring (C), O-ring (D), and companion flange (E) from the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) (F).
    Fig 5: Locating Locknut, Conical Spring Washer, Back-Up Ring, O-Ring And Companion Flange
    G06164902Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) (A) from the transfer housing (B), then remove the thrust washer (C) and transfer spacer (D) from the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear).
    Fig 6: Locating Transfer Output Shaft (Hypoid Gear), Transfer Housing, Thrust Washer And Transfer Spacer
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  11. Remove the oil seal (A) and the tapered roller bearing (B) from the transfer housing.
    Fig 7: Locating Oil Seal And Tapered Roller Bearing
    G06164904Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.