Transfer Assembly Removal

2006 Honda Pilot LX, 3.5 YF1, J35A9SECTION Transfer Assembly Removal
  1. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is supported securely.
  2. Shift the transmission into the N position.
  3. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
    Fig 1: Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
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  4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B). Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.
  5. Remove the front subframe stiffener.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Subframe Stiffener
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  6. Remove exhaust pipe A and its mount (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Pipe, Mount And Fasteners
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  7. Remove the bolt securing the transfer breather hose bracket (A), and disconnect the breather hose (B) from the breather pipe (C) on the transfer assembly.
    Fig 4: Identifying Breather Hose, Breather Pipe And Transfer Assembly
    G05593996Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C) separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.
    Fig 5: Identifying Reference Mark, Propeller Shaft And Flange Fasteners
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  9. Remove the transfer assembly from the transmission.
    Fig 6: Identifying Transfer Assembly And Transmission
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.