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Differential: Removal & Installation Honda Pilot I рестайлинг

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VTM-4 Control Unit Replacement

Note. The VTM-4 control unit must be initialized (see INITIALIZATION OF THE VTM-4 CONTROL UNIT ) after replacement, otherwise the 4WD system will not work.

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Scheme 60: VTM-4 Control Unit Replacement
Scheme 60: VTM-4 Control Unit Replacement
  1. Remove the jack cover and jack (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA»(ref-243321-S29514120062006082300000) ).
  2. Remove the fuel filler door latch from the body by turning it 90 degrees.
  3. Loosen the three nuts (A).
  4. Disconnect the VTM-4 control unit connectors (B).
  5. Remove the VTM-4 control unit (C).
  6. Install the VTM-4 control unit in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 61: VTM-4 Relay Replacement
Scheme 61: VTM-4 Relay Replacement
  1. On the driver's side, remove the dashboard side lid (see «DRIVER'S PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-243318-S20879990832006082300000) ).
  2. Remove the bolt (A) and VTM-4 relay (B).
  3. Install the VTM-4 relay in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 62: Rear Differential Mount Replacement
Scheme 62: Rear Differential Mount Replacement

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Scheme 63: Exploded View
Scheme 63: Exploded View

Special Tools Required

Driveshaft remover 07AAD-S9VA000

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  1. Drain the differential fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer (see «REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT»(ref-298126-S41227010532008091500000) ).
  2. Remove the propeller shaft (see «PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL»(ref-243296-S37699001122006082300000) ).
  3. Remove the left upper arm bolt, then remove the upper arm from the vehicle (see «UPPER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-243341-S33826107852006082300000) ).
  4. Remove the left rear damper (see «DAMPER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-243341-S06923168822006082300000) ).
  5. Using the driveshaft remover (A), pry out both inboard joints (B) from the differential (C). NOTE: This is a prying tool, do not strike it with a hammer.
  6. Place a transmission jack under the rear differential (A).
  7. Disconnect the 6P (B) and 2P (C) connectors, then remove the mounting bolts (D) and washer (E).
  8. Lower the rear differential a little on the transmission jack, then remove the rear driveshafts (A) from the rear differential.
  9. Disconnect the breather tube (B) from the rear differential.
  10. Lower the rear differential on the transmission jack.

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