CR-V LX 4WD L4-2.4L (2002)
Differential Clutch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Drivetrain - Rear Differential Moaning/Groaning On Turns
07-024
May 14, 2010
Applies To:
2002-06 CR-V - ALL with 4WD
2007 CR-V - From VIN 5J6RE4...7L000001 thru 5J6RE4...7L019269
2007 CR-V - From VIN JHLRE4...7C000001 thru JHLRE4...7C068888
Moan or Groan From the Rear Differential
(Supersedes 07-024, dated August 12, 2009, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)
*REVISION SUMMARY
Under WARRANTY CLAIM IN FORMATION, the flat rate time was revised after the operation was reviewed and validated.*
BACKGROUND
A moaning or groaning comes from the rear differential when making a sharp or tight turn at low speeds.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Contamination in the rear differential fluid.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the rear differential fluid, and burnish the rear differential clutches.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Honda Dual Pump System Fluid II:
P/N 08200-9007
2002-04 models: 1.1 quarts per vehicle per
replacement (2.2 quarts total)
2005-07 models: 1.3 quarts per vehicle per
replacement (2.6 quarts total)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number:
2191N7
*Flat Rate Time:
10 hour*
Failed Part:
P/N 41011-PNZ-307
Defect Code:
08103
Symptom Code:
04216
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE: 2002-04 MODELS
1. Replace the rear differential fluid:
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Refer to page 15-13 of the 2002-04 OH-V Service Manual, or
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Online, enter keywords REAR DIFF, and select Rear Differential Fluid Inspection and Replacement (4WD) from the list.
