HONDA 2007 Pilot - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Put a new washer on the filler bolt,
then reinstall the filler bolt and
tighten it securely. Tightening
torque:

The differential should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.

GL5 with a viscosity of SAE 90 or

80W-90, and have your dealer

replace the transfer assembly fluid.

Check the fluid level with the
differential at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
differential fluid filler bolt and
washer, and carefully feel inside the
bolt hole with your finger. The fluid
level should be up to the edge of the
bolt hole. If it is not, slowly add
VTM-4 Differential Fluid until it
starts to run out of the hole.

Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission fluid). If
it’s not available, you may use a
DEXRON III automatic
transmission fluid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect the shift quality.
Have the transmission flushed and
refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 by
your dealer as soon as it is
convenient.

Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.

The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.

The transfer assembly should be

drained and refilled with new fluid

when this service is indicated by a

maintenance message on the

information display.

Always use Hypoid gear oil GL4 or

6.

4WD models only

Transfer Assembly Fluid

Dif f erential Oil

Automatic Transmission Fluid, Differential Oil

, Transfer Assembly Fluid

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FILLER BOLT

CORRECT LEVEL

33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m)

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