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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006PILOT LX, 3.5 YF1, J35A9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONTRANSFER ASSEMBLY FLUID REPLACEMENT
2006 Honda Pilot LX, 3.5 YF1, J35A9

Transfer Assembly Fluid Replacement

2006 Honda Pilot LX, 3.5 YF1, J35A9SECTION Transfer Assembly Fluid Replacement
  1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off.
  3. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil).
    Fig 1: Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
    G05593989Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B). Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.
  5. Remove the filler plug (A) and sealing washer (B).
    Fig 2: Locating Transfer Assembly Filler Plug With Torque Specifications
    G05593990Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Refill the transfer assembly with the recommended fluid (hypoid gear oil) through the filler hole (C) until the fluid flows out. Use a SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API classified GL4 or GL5 only.

    Viscosity 

    SAE 90: Above 0°F (--18°C) 

    SAE 80W-90: Below 0°F (--18°C) 

    Transfer Fluid (Hypoid Gear Oil) Capacity: 0.43 L (0.45 US qt) at fluid change 

  7. Install the filler plug and a new sealing washer. Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque.
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