Transmission Removal
Transmission RemovalSpecial Tools Required
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
^ Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019
^ Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000014
^ Front subframe adapter VSB02BX0
These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 1-888-424-6857.
NOTE:
^ Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
^ Special tool Reds engine support hanger AAR-T-12566 must be used with the side engine mount installed.
1. Make sure you have the customer's radio (and navigation) anti-theft codes, and write down the audio presets.
2. Secure the hood in the wide open position with the support rod.
3. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position, and lock the steering wheel.
4. Drain the power steering system fluid from the reservoir.
5. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable from the battery.
6. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, and remove the battery and battery tray.
7. Remove the intake manifold cover and the intake air duct.
8. Remove the battery base and battery base bracket.
9. Remove the front bulkhead cover.
10. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
11. Remove the splash shield.
12. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
13. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B). Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.
14. Disconnect the steering joint.
15. Remove the power steering pump outlet line (A) from the power steering pump, and remove the hose clamp bolt (B).
16. Remove the transmission breather tube (A) from the breather pipe (B) at the transmission housing.
17. Disconnect the solenoid harness connector (A).
18. Remove the starter cables (B) from the starter, and remove the harness clamps (C) from the clamp brackets (D).
19. Remove the dipstick, then remove the starter and gasket.
20. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).
21. Remove the spring clip/washer (B) and control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the control lever (E).
22. Remove the bolt securing the harness cover (A).
23. Remove the harness clamp (B) from the harness cover/clamp bracket (C), disconnect the 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (D), then remove the harness cover from the bracket.
24. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (E) and solenoid valve B connector (F).
25. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (A).
26. Remove the bolts securing the harness cover (B) and harness cover/clamp bracket (C).
27. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B) from the clamp bracket (C).
28. Remove the transmission ground cable (D).
29. 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.
30. Check for any signs of leakage at the hose joints.
31. Disconnect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A), output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), ATF temperature sensor connector (C), and 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (D).
32. Remove the connector bracket from the engine front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach engine hanger balancer bar front arm.
33. Remove the harness clamp bracket from the engine rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach engine hanger balancer bar rear arm.
34. Install the engine hanger balance bar (VSB02C000019); attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with a spacer and the 10 mm bolt, and attach the rear arm (B) to the rear cylinder head with the 8 mm bolt.
35. Install the engine hanger adapters (VSB02C000014) on the ends of the support beams of the engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566). Install the engine support hanger and adapters to the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine hanger balance bar. Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand, and to lift and support the engine.
36. 4WD model: Remove the front mount nut.
37. 2WD model: Remove the front mount stop (A), and remove the front mount bolt (B).
38. Remove the front subframe stiffener.
39. Remove exhaust pipe A and its mount (B).
40. Remove the lock pins (A) and castle nuts (B), and separate the lower arms (C) from the knuckles (D).
41. Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench (E) in the top of the ball joint pin (F), and remove the nuts (G), then separate the stabilizer link (H).
42. Remove the cotter pins (I) and nuts (J), and separate the tie-rod end ball joints (K) from the knuckles.
43. 4WD model: 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.
44. 4WD model: Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C), and separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.
45. 4WD model: Remove the transfer assembly from the transmission.
46. Remove the torque converter cover (A), and remove the drive plate bolts (B) (8) while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
47. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.
48. Remove the power steering fluid hose (A) from the hose clamp (B) at the right front of the subframe.
49. Loosen the hose clamp bolt, then disconnect the power steering fluid hose from the fluid line (C).
50. Remove the four transmission lower mount nuts (A).
51. 2WD model: Disconnect engine mount control solenoid valve connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B) from the front subframe.
52. Make reference marks (A) on the body across the marks (B) on the edge of the front subframe (C).
53. 4WD model: Remove the three rear mount bracket bolts.
54. 2WD model: Remove the four rear mount bracket bolts.
55. 2WD model: Disconnect engine control mount solenoid valve connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B). Remove the bolt (C) securing the power steering fluid line bracket (D) on the rear mount bracket.
56. Loosen the four bolts (A) holding the adjustable arms (B) of the front subframe adapter (VSB02BX0) to its center plate.
NOTE: The adapter is designed to be used the Honda transmission jack (model number LSLW93714) or powertrain lift (model number OTC-1585), both available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program. It will also work with most commercially available transmission jack.
57. 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 the bolts securely.
58. Raise the jack to the vehicle height, then attach the adapter to the front subframe using the subframe stiffener mounting bolts (B) and bolt holes.
59. Remove both retainers securing the rear mounting bolts of the front subframe.
60. Remove the six bolts securing the front stiffeners (A) and rear stiffeners (B), and four bolts securing the front subframe (C), and lower the front subframe.
61. Remove the transmission lower mounts.
62. Remove the driveshafts from the differential and the intermediate shaft. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over driveshaft ends.
63. Remove the exhaust manifold bracket (A) and heat shield (B).
64. Remove the intermediate shaft (C). Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put the plastic bags over intermediate shaft ends.
65. Remove the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.
66. Remove the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.
67. Remove the front mount bracket (A).
68. Lower the transmission by loosening the wing nut of the engine support hanger, and tilt the engine just enough for the transmission to clear its end from the side frame.
69. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolt (B) using a socket 22 mm in length.
70. Place a jack under the transmission.
71. Remove the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.
72. Slide the transmission away from the engine to remove it from the vehicle.
73. Remove the torque converter and dowel pins.
74. Inspect the drive plate, and replace if it's damaged.