Transfer Assembly Inspection

2011 Honda CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3, BZJASECTION Transfer Assembly Inspection
  1. Shift the transmission into N.
  2. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely.
  3. Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).
    Fig 1: Reference Mark Across Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange With Torque Specification
    G06615706Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.
  5. Set a dial indicator (A) on the transfer companion flange (B), and measure the transfer gear backlash.

    Standard: 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in) 

    Fig 2: Measuring Transfer Gear Backlash
    G06615707Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. If the backlash is out of the standard, remove the transfer assembly, and adjust the transfer gear backlash (see REASSEMBLY ).
  7. Check for fluid leaks between the mating faces of the transfer assembly and the transmission.
  8. If there is leak, remove the transfer assembly, and replace the O-ring. Also check for fluid leaks between the mating surfaces of the transfer housing and transfer cover. If there is a leak, remove the transfer cover, and replace the O-ring.
  9. Check for leaks between the transfer companion flange and the transfer oil seal.
  10. If there is a leak, remove the transfer assembly from the transmission, and replace the transfer oil seal and the O-ring on the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear). If oil seal and O-ring replacement is required, you will need to check and adjust the transfer gear tooth contact, transfer gear backlash, the tapered roller bearing starting torque, and the total starting torque (see REASSEMBLY ). Do not replace the oil seal with the transfer assembly on the transmission.
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