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Transfer Assembly Installation

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  1. Clean the areas where the transfer assembly contacts the transmission with solvent, and dry with compressed air.
  2. Install the dowel pin (A) in the transmission, and install the transfer assembly (B) on the transmission.
    Fig 1: Dowel Pin And Transfer Assembly With Torque Specifications
    G08066226Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the No. 1 propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C) you made.
    Fig 2: Propeller Shaft, Companion Flange And Reference Mark With Torque Specifications
    G08066227Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Secure the transfer breather hose bracket (A) on the transfer assembly with the bolt, and install the breather hose (B) over the breather pipe (C) with facing the dot mark (D) to the rear side of the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Breather Hose Bracket, Breather Hose, Breather Pipe And Dot Mark With Torque Specifications
    G08066228Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install exhaust pipe A (see J37A4 ENGINE (WITH SH-AWD) ).
  6. Check the fluid level, and refill the transfer assembly with transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil), if necessary (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT  ).
  7. Refill the transmission with MTF (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT  ).
  8. Test-drive the vehicle.