Transfer Assembly Installation

2006 Honda Pilot LX, 3.5 YF1, J35A9SECTION Transfer Assembly Installation
  1. Clean the areas where the transfer assembly contacts the transmission with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Then apply transmission fluid to the contact area.
  2. Install the dowel pin (A) in the transmission.
    Fig 1: Dowel Pin And Transfer Assembly With Torque Specifications
    G05593999Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Insert the two 10 x 1.25 mm bolts (length: 105 mm) (B) in the rear upper of the transfer housing, then install the transfer assembly (C) on the transmission.
  4. Install the propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C).
    Fig 2: Reference Mark, Propeller Shaft And Flange Fasteners With Torque Specifications
    G05594000Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. 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 the dot (D) facing out.
    Fig 3: Breather Hose And Breather Pipe Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G05594001Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install exhaust pipe A with the new self-locking nuts, its mount (B), and new gaskets (C) (D).
    Fig 4: Exhaust Pipe With Torque Specifications
    G05594002Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the front subframe stiffener with the new mounting bolts.
    Fig 5: Front Subframe Stiffener With Torque Specifications
    G05594003Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Refill the transfer assembly with transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil), if necessary (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY FLUID REPLACEMENT  ).
  9. Refill the transmission with ATF (see step  5 ).
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