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Automatic Transmission Installation




Automatic Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required

- Support Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA600
- 1.8 Support Bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
- Mount Pads 07AAK-STKA120
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

NOTE:

- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- Special tool engine support hanger AAR-T1256 must be used with the side engine mount installed.
- The illustration shows the with SH-AWD; the without SH-AWD is similar.

1. If you did not clean the ATF cooler when you removed the transmission, and you are installing an overhauled or remanufactured transmission, clean the ATF cooler ATF Cooler Cleaning.

2. With SH-AWD: Install the dowel pin (A) in the transmission, and install the transfer assembly (B) on the transmission.






3. Install the clamp bracket.






4. Install the torque converter (A) on the mainshaft (B) with a new O-ring (C).

NOTE: Make sure the torque converter is fully engaged on the mainshaft stator shaft and the ATF pump gear. Failure to do so will result in severe transmission or engine damage.





5. Install the 14 x 20 mm dowel pins (D) in the torque converter housing.

6. Place the transmission on a jack, raise the transmission to the engine level, and fit the transmission to the engine.

7. Install the lower transmission housing mounting bolt, and tighten the bolts.






8. Install the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.






9. Install the front transmission housing mounting bolts.






10. Install the upper transmission housing mounting bolt.






11. Loosely install the transmission mount mounting nuts and a new mounting bolt.






12. Install a new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B).





13. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Apply ATF to intermediate shaft splines (C), then install the intermediate shaft; be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.

14. Install the intermediate shaft heat shield (D).

15. Install a new set ring (A) on the left driveshaft (B).





16. Clean the areas where the left driveshaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Then install the left driveshaft; be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission. Turn the steering knuckle fully outward, and slide the driveshaft into the differential until you feel its set ring fully engage the side gear.

17. Apply the recommended grease to the right driveshaft inboard-joint splines.

18. Slide the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft splines until you feel the driveshaft fully engage the intermediate shaft set ring.

19. With SH-AWD: Remove the propeller shaft protector.






20. Connect the transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) connector.






21. Support the front subframe with the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) and a jack.






22. Lift the subframe up to the body while aligning the steering gearbox stiffener tab (A) in the subframe, and loosely install the mounting bolts.






23. Loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts (A) and new lower arm bracket mounting bolts (B).






24. Align all reference marks (A) on the front subframe (B) with the body, then tighten the mounting bolts on the subframe to the specified torque.






25. Loosely install new lower torque rod mounting bolts.






26. With SH-AWD: Install the propeller shaft protector.






27. Loosely install the steering gearbox bracket bolts.






28. Loosely install the steering gearbox bracket bolts.





29. Secure the steering gearbox brackets by tightening the bolts to the specified torque.

30. Secure the power steering fluid line clamp bracket with the bolt.






31. Secure the power steering fluid hose with the hose clamps.






32. Secure the ATF cooler line with the bolts.






33. Attach the torque converter to the drive plate with eight bolts (A). Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolts to half of the specified torque, then to the final torque, in a crisscross pattern. After tightening the last bolt, check that the crankshaft rotate freely.





34. Install the torque converter cover (B).

35. Install both lower arms (A) to both ball joints (B), and loosely install the new mounting nuts and bolts.





36. Tighten the nuts and bolts to 59 Nm (6.0 kg-m, 43 lb-ft) in the following order; the nut on the front (C), the nut on the rear (D), then the bolt (E).

37. Install the stabilizer links (F) to the stabilizer, and install the nuts (G). Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench (H) in the ball joint pin (I), and tighten the nuts.

38. With SH-AWD: Install the propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C).






39. With SH-AWD: Secure the transfer breather hose bracket (A) on the transfer assembly with the bolt, and install the breather hose (B) over the breather pipe (C) with the dot (D) facing toward the rear.






40. Install the three-way catalytic converter (A) with the new self-locking nuts and new gaskets (B) (C).





41. Remove the engine support hanger and mount pads from the vehicle.

42. Remove the 1.8 support bolt (07AAK-SNAA500) and support eyelet (07AAK-SNAA600) from the cylinder head.






43. Loosen the upper torque rod bolt (A).






44. Loosen the transmission mount mounting bolt (A) and nuts (B), then retighten them to the specified torque.






45. Loosen the lower torque rod bolt (A).





46. Loosen the lower torque rod bolts (B), then retighten the bolts (B) to the specified torque.

47. Tighten the lower torque rod bolt (A) to the specified torque.

48. Tighten the upper torque rod bolt (A) to the specified torque.






49. Secure the brackets (A) with the screws, and install the top corner clips (B) to the front grille.






50. Secure the harness clamp bracket on the transmission housing with the bolts.






51. Install the air bypass outlet pipe (A), and secure it with the clips (B). Install the hose (C) in the clamp (D) on the air bypass outlet pipe.






52. Secure the clamp bracket (A) with the bolt, install the heater hoses (B) in the clamps (C).





53. With SH-AWD: Install the breather hose (D) at the dot in the clip (E).

54. Connect the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the ATF cooler lines (B), and secure the hoses with the clips (C) Service and Repair.






55. Connect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A), the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), the transmission fluid pressure switch B (3rd clutch) connector (C), and the ATF temperature sensor connector (D).






56. Connect the transmission range switch connector (A), and install the harness clamp (B) on the bracket.






57. Connect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (A), A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (B), A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (C), 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (D), and the shift solenoid wire harness connector (E).





58. Secure the harness cover (F) with the bolt.

59. Apply molybdenum grease to the hole in the bushing (A) in the shift cable end (B), then install the shift cable bracket (C) with the nuts.





60. Attach the shift cable end to the selector control lever (D), then insert the control pin (E) into the selector control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip (F).

61. Install the transmission ground cable terminal (A), and install the harness clamp (B) on the bracket.






62. Refill the transmission with ATF.

63. Install the battery base.

64. Install the air cleaner Service and Repair, the charge air cooler cover, and the front grille clips.

65. Do the battery installation procedure Removal and Replacement.

66. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all positions three times.

67. Check the shift lever operation, A/T gear position indicator operation, and shift cable adjustment.

68. Install the front wheels.

69. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment Service and Repair.

70. Install the front splash shield Front Splash Shield Replacement.

71. Start the engine in P or N, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on). Turn off the engine, and check the ATF level ATF Level Check.

72. Do the road test A/T Road Test.