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Transfer Assembly Fluid Replacement

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  1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), then 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
    G06628766Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
  5. Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B).
    Fig 2: Filler Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
    G06628767Courtesy 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 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API classified GL4 or GL5 only.

    Viscosity: SAE 90 

    Transfer Fluid (Hypoid Gear Oil) Capacity: 

    0.43 L (0.45 US qt) at change 

    0.45 L (0.48 US qt) at overhaul 

  7. Install the filler plug and a new sealing washer.