Drivetrain - Fluid Leaks From Rear Of Vehicle

11-053

August 16, 2011

Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Leak From the Rear of the Vehicle

SYMPTOM
Fluid leaks from the rear of the vehicle. The leak is coming from the rear differential right oil seal area.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The right rear inner CV joint was improperly machined





VEHICLES AFFECTED

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the right rear driveshaft and the right rear differential oil seal.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Honda Dual Pump Fluid II (1.3 qt. required per vehicle):
P/N 08200-9007








PARTS INFORMATION





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Failed Part: P/N 42310-TP7-A01

Defect Code: 07701

Symptom Code: 00101

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE

NOTE:
This procedure is in an outline form that you can also use as a checklist for the repair. If you need more details on the procedures listed below, bookmark them in the appropriate service manual or view them online.

^ Rear Driveshaft Removal

^ Rear Driveshaft Installation

^ Rear Differential Oil Seal Replacement

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the right rear wheel.

3. Lift up the locking tab on the spindle nut, then remove the nut.

4. Drain the differential fluid.

5. Remove the rear differential.

6. Remove the right rear driveshaft inboard joint from the rear differential assembly.

7. Pull the knuckle down and outward, and disconnect the rear driveshaft outboard joint from the rear hub using a soft face hammer.

8. Remove the rear driveshaft outboard joint from the hub.

^ Be careful not to damage the wheel speed sensor.

^ Pull on the outer joint. Do not pull on the driveshaft, or the joint may come apart.

9. Remove the right rear differential oil seal.

10. Install a new right rear differential oil seal.

11. Install the outboard joint into the rear hub. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wheel speed sensor.

12. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent, and dry them with compressed air.

NOTE:
Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.

13. Insert the inboard end of the driveshaft into the differential until the set ring locks in the groove.

NOTE:
Insert the driveshaft horizontally to prevent damaging the oil seal.

14. Install the rear differential.

15. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of a new spindle nut.

16. Install the spindle nut, then torque it to 245 N.m (181 lb-ft). After tightening, use a punch to stake the spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.

17. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel. Torque the wheel nuts to 108 N.m (80 lb-ft).

18. Turn the wheel by hand and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and the surrounding parts.

19. Refill the differential with Honda Dual Pump Fluid II.

20. Lower the vehicle.

21. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.

22. Test-drive the vehicle to check for noises or leaks.