CR-V SE 4WD L4-1972cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (2001)
16.
Install the new 30 mm shim, the 6 x 10 mm dowel pins, and the torque control differential case. Torque the eight mounting bolts in a crisscross
pattern in several steps up to the specified torque.
17.
Reinstall the companion flange and remaining parts (see steps 11 thru 15 on pages 15-24 and 15-25 of the 1997-01 CR-V Service Manual), then
reinstall the rear differential.
18.
Fill the rear differential with Dual Pump Fluid.
19.
Start the engine, and let it warm up until the radiator fan comes on.
20.
With the vehicle on a hoist, circulate the fluid through the rear differential pump/clutch assembly.
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A/T models: Apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into D4, and let the vehicle idle for 10 minutes.
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M/T models: Shift the transmission into 1st gear and engage the clutch. Slowly apply the parking brake until just before the engine stalls. Let
the engine run this way for 10 minutes.
21.
Turn off the engine. Drain the rear differential, and refill it with Dual Pump Fluid.
22.
Test-drive the vehicle in a parking lot. Make tight, low-speed turns, and check that the noise is gone to verify the repair.
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