Transfer Assembly Reassembly

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Special Tools Required

Driver Handle, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100
Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Oil Seal Driver Attachment, 65 mm 07JAD-SH30100
Bearing Driver Attachment, 78 x 80 mm 07NAD-PX40100
Flange Holder 07XAB-0010101

NOTE:

While reassembling the transfer assembly:
- Check and adjust the transfer gear tooth contact.
- Measure and adjust the transfer gear backlash.
- Check and adjust the tapered roller bearing starting torque.
Coat all parts with transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil) during reassembly.
Replace the tapered roller bearing and the bearing outer race as a set if either part is replaced.
Replace the transfer hypoid drive gear and the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) as a set if either part is replaced.
To prevent damaging the transfer housing, always use soft jaws or equivalent materials between the transfer housing and a bench vise.

Select the 40 mm thrust shim if the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) is replaced. Calculate the thickness of the 40 mm thrust shim using the following formula, and select the shim from the following table.

FORMULA: A/100- B/100+C = X

Number on the existing transfer output shaft (hypoid gear)
Number on the replacement transfer output shaft (hypoid gear)
Thickness of the existing 40 mm thrust shim

X: Thickness needed for the replacement 40 mm thrust shim

NOTE: The number on the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) is shown in 1/100 mm.

EXAMPLE

Existing transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) Number= +2
Replacement transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) Number= -1
Existing 40 mm thrust shim thickness = 1.05 mm

X: Replacement 40 mm thrust shim thickness

X = A/100 - B/100 + C

= 2/100- (- 1)/100 +1.05

= 0.02 + 0.01 + 1.05 = 1.08 (mm)

Select type M 40 mm thrust shim of 1.08 mm (0.043 in)

Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Output Shaft And Thrust Shim

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THRUST SHIM, 40 MM

Type	Thickness
A	0.72 mm (0.028 in)
B	0.75 mm (0.030 in)
C	0.78 mm (0.031 in)
D	0.81 mm (0.032 in)
E	0.84 mm (0.033 in)
F	0.87 mm (0.034 in)
G	0.90 mm (0.035 in)
H	0.93 mm (0.037 in)
I	0.96 mm (0.038 in)
J	0.99 mm (0.039 in)
K	1.02 mm (0.040 in)
L	1.05 mm (0.041 in)
M	1.08 mm (0.043 in)
N	1.11 mm (0.044 in)
O	1.14 mm (0.045 in)

Select the 40 mm thrust shim if the tapered roller bearing on the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) is replaced. Measure the thickness of the replacement bearing and the existing bearing, and calculate the difference of the bearing thickness. Adjust the thickness of the existing 40 mm thrust shim by the amount of difference in bearing thickness, and select the replacement 40 mm thrust shim.
Install the 40 mm thrust shim (A) on the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) (B), then install the tapered roller bearing (C) using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle (D) and a press.

Fig 2: Installing Thrust Shim On Transfer Output Shaft (Hypoid Gear) And Then Tapered Roller Bearing Using I.D. Driver Handle And Press
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Place the tapered roller bearing (A) on the bearing outer race of the companion flange side of the transfer housing, and install a new oil seal (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Tapered Roller Bearing And Oil Seal
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Drive the oil seal flush with the transfer housing using the 15 x 135L driver handle (A) and the 65 mm oil seal driver attachment (B).

Fig 4: Driving Oil Seal Flush With Transfer Housing Using Driver Handle And Oil Seal Driver Attachment
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Install the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) (A) in the transfer housing (B). Do not install the transfer spacer and the thrust washer on the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear).

Fig 5: Identifying Transfer Output Shaft (Hypoid Gear) And Transfer Housing
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Install the companion flange (A), the conical spring washer (B) (in the direction shown), and a new locknut (C) on the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) (D). Do not install the O-ring and the back-up ring.

Fig 6: Identifying Companion Flange, Conical Spring Washer, Locknut And Transfer Output Shaft
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Secure the transfer housing (A) in a bench vise (B) with soft jaws.

Fig 7: Securing Transfer Housing In Bench Vise With Soft Jaws And Installing Flange Holder On Companion Flange
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Install the flange holder (C) on the companion flange.
Tighten the locknut while measuring the starting torque of the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) so the starting torque is within 1.15- 1.71 N.m (11.7- 17.4 kgf.cm, 10.2 - 15.1 lbf.in). Do not stake the locknut in this step.
Remove the flange holder.
Apply Prussian Blue to both sides of the transfer hypoid drive gear teeth lightly and evenly.
Install the tapered roller bearing (A), the 25 mm thrust shim (B), and the transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft assembly (C) in the transfer housing (D).

Fig 8: Tapered Roller Bearing, Thrust Shim, Transfer Hypoid Drive Gear/Shaft Assembly, Transfer Housing And Transfer Cover With Torque Specifications
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Install the transfer cover (E). Do not install the O-ring on the transfer cover.
Rotate the companion flange in both directions until the transfer gears rotate one full turn in both directions.
Set a dial indicator (A) on the transfer companion flange (B); position the dial indicator tip (C) on the top of the bolt (D).

Fig 9: Setting Dial Indicator On Transfer Companion Flange With Dial Indicator Tip On Top Of Bolt
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Measure the transfer gear backlash.
Standard: 0.06- 0.16 mm (0.0024- 0.0063 in)
Remove the transfer cover and the transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft assembly, and check the transfer hypoid drive gear tooth contact pattern.
CORRECT TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN

Fig 10: Identifying Hypoid Drive Gear Tooth For Correct Tooth Contact Pattern
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INCORRECT TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN

Fig 11: Identifying Hypoid Drive Gear Tooth For Incorrect Tooth Contact Pattern
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If the backlash is out of the standard, adjust the backlash with the 40 mm thrust shim, and recheck. Do not use more than two 40 mm thrust shims to adjust the backlash.

If the transfer gear tooth contact is incorrect, adjust the tooth contact with the 25 mm, 40 mm, or 80 mm thrust shim. Do not use more than two shims of each thrust shim to adjust the tooth contact.

Toe Contact
Use a thinner 40 mm thrust shim to move the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) away from the transfer hypoid drive gear. Because this movement causes the transfer gear backlash to change, move the transfer hypoid drive gear toward the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) to adjust the transfer gear backlash as follows:
- Reduce the thickness of the 25 mm thrust shim.
- Increase the thickness of the 80 mm thrust shim by amount the 25 mm thrust shim was reduced.
Heel Contact
Use a thicker 40 mm thrust shim to move the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) toward the transfer hypoid drive gear. Because this movement causes the transfer backlash to change, move the transfer hypoid drive gear away from the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) to adjust the transfer gear backlash as follows:
- Increase the thickness of the 25 mm thrust shim.
- Reduce the thickness of the 80 mm thrust shim by the amount the 25 mm thrust shim was reduced.
Flank Contact
Use a thicker 25 mm thrust shim to move the transfer hypoid drive gear away from the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear). Flank contact must be adjusted within the limits of the transfer gear backlash. If the backlash exceeds the limits, adjust as described under Heel Contact.
Face Contact
Use a thinner 25 mm thrust shim to move the transfer hypoid drive gear toward the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear). Face contact must be adjusted within the limits of the transfer gear backlash. If the backlash exceeds the limits, adjust as described under Toe Contact.

THRUST SHIM, 25 MM

Type	Thickness
1	1.70 mm (0.067 in)
2	1.73 mm (0.068 in)
3	1.76 mm (0.069 in)
4	1.79 mm (0.070 in)
5	1.82 mm (0.072 in)
6	1.85 mm (0.073 in)
7	1.88 mm (0.074 in)
8	1.91 mm (0.075 in)
9	1.94 mm (0.076 in)
10	1.97 mm (0.078 in)
11	2.00 mm (0.079 in)
12	2.03 mm (0.080 in)
13	2.06 mm (0.081 in)
14	2.09 mm (0.082 in)
15	2.12 mm (0.083 in)
16	2.15 mm (0.085 in)
17	2.18 mm (0.086 in)
18	2.21 mm (0.087 in)
19	2.24 mm (0.088 in)

Remove the transfer cover (A), the transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft assembly (B), the 25 mm thrust shim (C), and the tapered roller bearing (D) from the transfer housing (E) after adjusting the transfer gear backlash or the transfer gear tooth contact.

Fig 12: Identifying Transfer Cover, Transfer Hypoid Drive Gear/Shaft Assembly, Thrust Shim, Tapered Roller Bearing And Transfer Housing
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Secure the transfer housing (A) in a bench vise (B) with soft jaws.

Fig 13: Securing Transfer Housing In Bench Vise With Soft Jaws And Installing Flange Holder On Companion Flange
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Install the flange holder (C) on the companion flange, then loosen the locknut.
Remove the flange holder.
Remove the locknut (A), the conical spring washer (B), and the companion flange (C) from the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) (D).

Fig 14: Identifying Locknut, Conical Spring Washer And Companion Flange From Transfer Output Shaft (Hypoid Gear)
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Remove the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) from the transfer housing.
Install a thrust washer (A) and a new transfer spacer (B) on the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) (C), and install them in the transfer housing (D).

Fig 15: Identifying Thrust Washer, Transfer Spacer, Transfer Output Shaft (Hypoid Gear) And Transfer Housing
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Coat the threads of the locknut and the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) with transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil).
Install the companion flange (A). Coat a new O-ring (B) with transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil), then install the O-ring, the back-up ring (C), a new conical spring washer (D), and a new locknut (E) on the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) (F). Install the conical spring washer in the direction shown.

Fig 16: Identifying Companion Flange, O-Ring, Back-Up Ring, Conical Spring Washer, Locknut And Transfer Output Shaft (Hypoid Gear)
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Secure the transfer housing (A) in a bench vise (B) with soft jaws.

Fig 17: Securing Transfer Housing In Bench Vise With Soft Jaws And Installing Flange Holder On Companion Flange
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Install the flange holder (C) on the companion flange.
Tighten the locknut while measuring the starting torque of the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) so the starting torque is within the standard.
Standard

Tightening Torque:

108- 294 N.m (11.0- 30.0 kgf.m, 79.6- 217.0 lbf.ft)

Starting Torque:

1.15- 1.71 N.m (11.7- 17.4 kgf cm, 10.2- 15.1 lbf.in)
NOTE:
- Rotate the companion flange several times to seat the tapered roller bearings, then measure the starting torque.
- If the starting torque exceeds the standard, replace the transfer spacer and reassemble the parts. Do not adjust the torque with the locknut loose.
- If the tightening torque exceeds the standard, replace the transfer spacer and reassemble the parts.
Remove the flange holder.
Stake the locknut to a depth (A) of at least 0.7 mm (0.03 in) using a 3.5 mm punch (B).
NOTE: Be careful not to make a crack on the locknut when staking.

Fig 18: Staking Locknut To Depth Using Punch
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Install the tapered roller bearing (A), the 25 mm thrust shim (B), and the transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft assembly (C) in the transfer housing (D).

Fig 19: Tapered Roller Bearing, Thrust Shim, Transfer Hypoid Drive Gear/Shaft Assembly, Transfer Housing And Transfer Cover With Torque Specifications
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Temporarily install the transfer cover (E) without the O-ring. Install and tighten the bolts.
Secure the transfer housing (A) in the bench vise (B) with soft jaws.

Fig 20: Measuring Total Starting Torque At Companion Flange By Using Torque Wrench And Socket
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Rotate the transfer companion flange (C) several times to seat the tapered roller bearings.
Measure the total starting torque at the companion flange by using a torque wrench (D) and a socket (E).
Calculate the transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft starting torque by using the following formula.
Transfer Hypoid Drive Gear/Shaft Starting Torque

Formula:

A - B = X

A: Actual total starting torque (measured in step 39)

B: Actual transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) starting torque (measured in step 32)

X: Transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft starting torque
Check that the calculated transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft starting torque is within the following reference value range.
Reference Value Range of Transfer Hypoid Drive

Gera/Shaft Starting Torque:

1.49- 2.52 N.m (15.2- 25.7 kgf.cm, 13.1- 22.3 lbf.in)
- If the calculated transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft starting torque is within the reference value range, remove the transfer cover from the transfer housing, then go to step 48.
- If the calculated transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft starting torque is out of the reference value range, go to step 42.
Remove the bearing outer race (A) and the 80 mm thrust shim (B) from the transfer cover (C). If the bearing outer race is press-fitted, remove the bearing outer race by heating the transfer cover to about 212°F(100°C) using a heat gun (D). Do not heat the transfer cover more than 212 °F (100 °C).

Fig 21: Removing Bearing Outer Race And Thrust Shim From Transfer Cover By Heating Transfer Cover Using Heat Gun
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Measure the thickness of the removed 80 mm thrust shim, and select a new 80 mm thrust shim in the table.

THRUST SHIM, 80 MM

Type	Thickness
A	1.52 mm (0.060 in)
B	1.55 mm (0.061 in)
C	1.58 mm (0.062 in)
D	1.61 mm (0.063 in)
E	1.64 mm (0.065 in)
F	1.67 mm (0.066 in)
G	1.70 mm (0.067 in)
H	1.73 mm (0.068 in)
I	1.76 mm (0.069 in)
J	1.79 mm (0.070 in)
K	1.82 mm (0.072 in)
L	1.85 mm (0.073 in)
M	1.88 mm (0.074 in)
N	1.91 mm (0.075 in)
O	1.94 mm (0.076 in)
P	1.97 mm (0.078 in)
Q	2.00 mm (0.079 in)
R	2.03 mm (0.080 in)
S	2.06 mm (0.081 in)
T	2.09 mm (0.082 in)
U	2.12 mm (0.083 in)
V	2.15 mm (0.085 in)
W	2.18 mm (0.086 in)
X	2.21 mm (0.087 in)
Y	2.24 mm (0.088 in)
Z	2.27 mm (0.089 in)
AA	2.30 mm (0.091 in)
AB	2.33 mm (0.092 in)
AC	2.36 mm (0.093 in)
AD	2.39 mm (0.094 in)
AE	2.42 mm (0.095 in)
AF	2.45 mm (0.096 in)
AG	2.48 mm (0.098 in)
AH	2.51 mm (0.099 in)
AI	2.54 mm (0.100 in)
AJ	2.57 mm (0.101 in)
AK	2.60 mm (0.102 in)
AL	2.63 mm (0.104 in)
AM	2.66 mm (0.105 in)

Install the 80 mm thrust shim (A) and the 80 mm bearing outer race (B) in the transfer cover (C). If you heated the transfer cover, let it cool to room temperature before installing the 80 mm thrust shim.

Fig 22: Identifying Thrust Shim, Bearing Outer Race And Transfer Cover
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Drive the 80 mm bearing outer race securely in the transfer cover using the driver handle (A) and the 78 x 80 mm bearing driver attachment (B) so there is no clearance between the bearing outer race, the 80 mm thrust shim, and the transfer cover.

Fig 23: Driving Bearing Outer Race Securely In Transfer Cover Using Driver Handle And Bearing Driver Attachment
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Install a new oil seal (see TRANSFER COVER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT ).
After replacing the 80 mm thrust shim, recheck and make sure that the total starting torque is within the standard.
Install a new O-ring (A) on the transfer cover (B), then install the transfer cover on the transfer housing (C).

Fig 24: Transfer Housing, Transfer Cover And O-Ring With Torque Specifications
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Remove the filler plug (A), then refill the transfer assembly with transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil). Use an SAE 90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Viscosity:

SAE 90: Above 0 °F (-18 °C)

Transfer Fluid (Hypoid Gear Oil) Capacity: 0.45 L (0.48 US qt)

Fig 25: Sealing Washer And Filler Plug With Torque Specifications
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Install the filler plug with a new sealing washer (B).

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) (If automatic transmission maintenance is required)

The Acura TL SRS includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub, a front passenger's airbag in the dashboard above the glove box, front seat belt tensioners in the front seat belt retractors, side curtain airbags in the sides of the roof, and side airbags in the front seat-backs. Information necessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Information. Servicing, disassembling, or replacing SRS items requires special precautions and tools, and should be done by an authorized Acura dealer.

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to personal injury or death in the event of a severe frontal or side collision, all SRS service work should be done by an authorized Acura dealer.
Improper service procedures, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, could lead to personal injury caused by unintentional deployment of the front airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or front seat belt tensioners.
Do not bump or impact the SRS unit, front impact sensors, side impact sensors, or rear safing sensor, especially when the ignition switch is in ON (II), or the engine start/stop button is in the ON mode, for at least 3 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (0), or after the engine start/stop button is pressed to select the OFF mode; otherwise, the system may fail in a collision, or the airbags or the tensioners may deploy.
SRS electrical connectors are identified by yellow color coding. Related components are located in the steering column, center console, dashboard, dashboard undercover, in the dashboard above the glove box, in the front seats, in the roof side, and around the floor. Do not use electrical test equipment on these circuits.