Transmission Removal

Transmission Removal
Special Tools Required
^ Engine hanger/adapter VSB02C000015
^ Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566
^ Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
^ Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 1-888-424-6857.

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the audio presets. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable. Remove the battery.
2. Secure the hood in its vertical position (A).





3. Remove the air cleaner housing.
4. Remove the air intake duct.
5. Remove the battery base (A).





6. Remove the ground cable (A).





7. Disconnect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B) and back-up light switch connector (C).
8. Remove the cable bracket (A), then disconnect the cables (B) from the top of the transmission housing Carefully remove both cables and the bracket together to avoid bending the cables.





9. Carefully remove the slave cylinder (A) without bending the clutch line (B). Do not press the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed.





10. Remove the two transmission upper mounting bolts (A).





11. Attach the engine hanger/adapter (A) to the threaded holes in the cylinder head.





12. Install the engine support hanger (A) to the vehicle, then attach the hook to the engine hanger/adapter (B).





13. Remove the transmission mount bracket (A) and transmission mounting bolt (B).





14. Remove the air cleaner bracket (C).
15. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
16. Drain the transmission fluid. Install the drain plug with a new washer.
17. Remove the splash shield (A).





18. Remove the front driveshafts;.
19. Remove the intermediate shaft.
20. 4WD model: Remove the propeller shaft.
21. Remove the bolt (A) from the front engine mount bracket (B).





22. Remove the three bolts securing the transmission rear mount.





23. Support the front subframe (A) with the front subframe adapter (B) and a jack (C).





24. Make reference marks (A) on the front subframe (B) and mounting bolts (C), then remove the front subframe.





25. Remove the clutch cover (A).





26. Remove the front engine mount (A).





27. Place the transmission jack (A) under the transmission (B), and remove the four transmission lower mounting bolts (C).





28. Pull the transmission away from the engine until the transmission mainshaft clears the clutch pressure plate, then lower the transmission on the transmission jack.
29. Remove the transmission rear mount (A) and the transmission rear mount bracket (B).





30. Remove the release fork boot (A) from the clutch housing (B).





31. Remove the release fork (C) from the clutch housing by squeezing the release fork set spring (D) with pliers. Remove the release bearing (E).