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10-01-2006, 01:54 PM
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Another symptom of rear diff problem?
So, we test drove a potential buy from an individual, and think there is a prob with the rear dif from what we are reading, however when we are turning the steering wheel rocks back intermittently, pulling back to center. It is not the assisted power steering, its someting else and we are wondering if it is tied to the rear dif problem. Has anyone heard of this? Thanks everyone! Tiffany 
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10-01-2006, 02:59 PM
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Why do you say it's not the power steering? Sounds like a weak PS pump. Also not sure if this vehicle has a PS pressure control switch (can't remember the exact name), it may be bad.
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10-01-2006, 03:05 PM
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Sorry, I meant to say "we don't think it is the power steering after reading about all the problems with the rear dif".
My husband owns a Jeep with locked differentials and he was thinking it "makes sense" that it is related to the rear dif and not the steering. But we dunno! Is it possible the rear dif probs can cause the jerking in the stearing?
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10-01-2006, 03:23 PM
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10-02-2006, 01:47 AM
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Sounds like the rear differential (VTM-4) fluid is contaminated. There is a Technical Service Bulletin for the MDX regarding this problem. Replacing the contaminated fluid will normally solve the problem. However, I would have an Acura tech look at it if there has been any damage done to the rear differential as a result.
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10-02-2006, 05:44 AM
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So, it sounds okay to purchase this vehicle because both issues (PS and rear dif) are fairly easy...for my husband to fix. Just something to negotiate with the seller.
I really appreciate the replies! Thanks guys!
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10-02-2006, 07:20 AM
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Okay, so I called the dealership as well.... they think it is the rack and pinion ($420 for part) and of course suggested the flushing of the rear dif and the transfer case...$78 and $83 respectively. I asked, just in case, what the cost of the rear dif assembly would be, not labor, $2200! WOW So, anyway, just thought I would throw that out there in case anyone does a search on COST or PRICE of parts...'cause I did!
 Thank god my husband can do all this! So now, we have to really start negotiating down the asking price of my perspective MDX. Wish me luck! :P
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10-02-2006, 08:03 AM
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I'm siding with Fox about this one, maybe low PS fluid or maybe it's even just a loose drive belt on the PS pump. I had thought of a bad tire with a separation, but you'd have felt that at speed.
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10-02-2006, 05:26 PM
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Is it a rear diffferential problem?
I had the same symptoms with my 02' MDX.
Luckily it was just a contaminated vtm-4 fluid as Pilotjoe indicated. The dealership had to drain and refill the rear differential fluid 3X until the juddering and steering noise was gone. I've attached the Technical Service Bulletin from Acura for your reference.
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10-02-2006, 10:06 PM
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Re: Is it a rear diffferential problem?
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