Transmission Removal
Transmission RemovalSpecial Tools Required
- Engine hanger support bar 07AAK-S3VA000
- Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C00019
- Engine hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
- Front subframe adapter EQS02BMDXSB0 These tools are available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
1. Drain the power steering system fluid from the reservoir.
2. Remove the center console lower panel (driver side), and pull the carpet to expose the steering joint cover.
3. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
4. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint (C) and steering gearbox pinion shaft (D). Remove the steering joint bolt (E), and disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft.
5. Before disconnecting the battery, make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset stations.
6. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the splash shield.
7. Remove the support struts at the ball joints on both sides hood. Secure the hood in a vertical position with reinstalling the strut ball joint and bracket.
8. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, then disconnect the battery positive terminal.
9. Remove the intake air duct and engine covers.
10. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, then remove the battery cover, battery, and battery tray.
11. Remove the four bolt securing the battery base in the engine compartment, then remove the battery base.
12. Remove the power steering pump outlet hose (A) at the pump (B), and remove the hose clamp bolt (C).
13. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
14. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
15. Remove the transmission breather tube (A) from the breather pipe (B) at the transmission housing.
16. Disconnect the solenoid harness connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B) from the clamp bracket (C).
17. Remove the starter cables (D) from the starter, and remove the harness clamps (E) from the clamp bracket.
18. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).
19. Remove the spring clip/washer (B) from the control lever (C), and disconnect the shift cable end (D) from the control lever.
20. Remove the bolts securing the harness cover (A).
21. Disconnect A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector, B connector, C connector, and 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (D).
22. Remove the transmission ground cable (A).
23. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (B), and remove the harness clamp (C) from the clamp bracket (D).
24. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF cooler lines (B). Turn the ends of the cooler hoses up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the cooler hoses and lines.
25. Check for any signs of leakage at the hose joints.
26. Disconnect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A), output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (C), and ATF temperature sensor connector (D).
27. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
28. Remove the front mount nut.
29. Remove the connector bracket from the engine front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt to attach engine balancer bar front arm.
30. Remove the harness clamp bracket from the engine rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt to attach engine balancer bar rear arm.
31. Lift and support the engine with engine hanger (A) and engine balancer bar (B). Attach the front arm (C) to the front cylinder head with a spacer (D) and the connector bracket bolt (10 x 1.25 mm) (E). Attach the rear arm (F) to the rear cylinder head with the harness clamp bracket bolt (8 x 1.25 mm) (G).
32. Remove the front subframe stiffener.
33. Remove exhaust pipe A.
34. Remove the spring clips (A) and castle nuts (B), and separate the lower arms (C) from the knuckles (D).
35. Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench (E) in the top of the ball joint pin (F), and remove the nut (G), then separate the stabilizer link (H).
36. Remove the cotter pins (I) and nuts (J), and separate the tie-rod end ball joints (K) from the knuckles.
37. Pry the left driveshaft out of the differential and the right driveshaft from the intermediate shaft.
38. Remove the bolt securing the transfer breather tube bracket (A), and disconnect the breather tube (B) from the breather pipe (C) on the transfer assembly.
39. Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).
40. Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer assembly.
41. Remove the transfer assembly from the transmission.
42. Remove the torque converter cover (A), then remove the eight drive plate bolts (B) one at a time while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
43. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.
44. Remove the power steering hose clamp (A), then disconnect the hose (B) from the line (C) at the right front of the subframe (D).
45. Disconnect the vacuum tube (A) from the vacuum line (B) at the front mount.
46. Remove the transmission lower mount nuts (four).
47. Make reference marks (A) on the body across the marks (B) on the edge of the front subframe (C).
48. Remove the rear mount bracket bolts (three).
49. Loosen the four bolts (A) holding the adjustable arms (B) of the front subframe adapter (T/N EQS02 BMDXB0) to its center plate.
NOTE: The adapter is designed to be used the Acura transmission jack (model number LSL-W 93714) or powertrain lift (model number OTC-1585), both available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program. It will also work with most commercially available transmission jack.
50. Line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach the adapter to the jack base with the bolts (A) that came with the jack. Tighten all bolts securely.
51. Raise the jack to vehicle height, then attach the adapter to the front subframe using the subframe stiffener mounting bolts (B) and bolt holes.
52. Remove the 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (six) (A) securing the subframe stiffeners (B), the four front subframe mounting bolts (C), and the stiffeners, then lower the front subframe (D).
53. Remove the transmission lower mounts.
54. Remove the driveshafts from the differential and the intermediate shaft. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then tie the plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
55. Move the left driveshaft to the front side.
56. Remove the heat shield (A), then remove the intermediate shaft (B).
57. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then tie plastic bags over both ends of the intermediate shaft.
58. Remove the front mount bracket (A).
59. Remove the sensor harness from the harness clamps (B).
60. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolt (C) using a socket 22 mm in length.
61. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
62. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
63. Lower the transmission, and tilt the engine just enough for the transmission to clear its end cover from the side frame.
64. Place a jack under the transmission.
65. Pull the transmission away from the engine until it clears the dowel pins, then lower it on the jack.
66. Remove the starter from the transmission.
67. Remove the torque converter assembly from the transmission.
68. Remove the clamp bracket.
69. Inspect the drive plate, and replace if it's damaged.