Transmission Removal

Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required
^ Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T1256*
^ Engine hanger/adapter VSB02C000015*
^ Subframe adapter VSB02C000016*
* These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position, then remove the key from the ignition switch and lock the steering column.
2. Remove the front grille cover.





3. Do the battery removal procedure.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
5. Remove the battery base bolts (A), loosen the two bolts (B), remove the battery harness clamp (C) and the and the bracket bolt (D) then remove the battery base (E).





6. Remove the bolts (A), bracket nut (B) then carefully move the slave cylinder out of the way to avoid bending the clutch line.

NOTE: Do not press the clutch pedal after the slave cylinder has been removed.





7. Remove the nuts (A) and the clamp (B), then move the under-hood fuse/relay box (C) out of the way.





8. Remove the bolts (A) and the shift cable bracket (B), then disconnect the shift cables (C) from the top of the transmission housing. Carefully remove both cables and the bracket together to avoid bending the cables.





9. Disconnect the output shaft (counter shaft) speed sensor connector (A), the back-up light switch connector (B), and the harness clamp (C).





10. Remove the bolts (A), the harness clamp (B), and the bracket (C).





11. Remove the harness. clamp (A) and the nuts (B), then remove the strut brace (C).





12. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).





13. Attach the engine hanger/adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded hole in the cylinder head.





14. Install the engine support hanger (A) to the vehicle, and attach the hook (B) to the engine hanger/adapter (C). Tighten the wing nut (D) by hand, and lift and support the engine.





15. Remove the front engine mount stop nuts (A), the front engine mount stop (B), and the vacuum hose bracket (C), then remove the front mount bolt (D), and disconnect the vacuum hose (E).





16. Remove the two rear engine mount bracket bolts (A) and three rear engine mount stop bolts (B).





17. Remove the power steering line holder mounting bolts (A).





18. Remove the two heat shield bolts (A), the heat shield (B), and the two power steering gearbox mounting bracket bolts (C), then remove the power steering gearbox mounting bracket (D).





19. Remove the power steering gearbox stiffener bolts (A) and the power steering stiffener plates (B).





20. Remove the transmission upper mount bracket bolts (A).

NOTE: Do not remove the TORX bolt (B) from the upper transmission mount. If the TORX bolt is removed, the upper transmission mount must be replaced as an assembly.





21. Remove the three transmission upper mount bracket bolts (A), the transmission upper mount bracket (B), the ground cable mount bolt (C), and the ground cable (D).





22. Remove the upper transmission mount bolts (A).





23. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
24. Remove the front wheels.
25. Remove the splash shield.





26. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain bolt using a new sealing washer.
27. Separate the stabilizer link.
28. Remove the damper fork.
29. Separate the ball joint from the lower arm.
30. Remove exhaust pipe A and the gaskets (B).





31. Remove the rear engine mount stop bolts.





32. Remove the subframe mid mount bolts (A) and the subframe mid mount (B) from both sides.





33. Remove the lower transmission mount mounting nuts.





34. Remove the power steering line holder bolt (A) and the power steering line holder clamp (B).





35. Attach the front subframe adapter (A) to the subframe, raise the jack, line up the slots in the arm with bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach them securely.





36. Remove the four front stiffener bolts (A), the front stiffeners (B), the four rear stiffeners bolts (C), and the rear stiffeners (D), then remove the front suspension subframe (E).





37. Remove the lower transmission mount bolts (A) and lower transmission mount (B).





38. Use an appropriate pry bar to remove both driveshafts.





39. Remove the intermediate shaft.
40. Remove the clutch cover (A) and the harness cover (B).





41. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
42. Remove the lower transmission mounting, bolts.





43. Pull the transmission away from the engine until the transmission mainshaft clears the clutch pressure plate.
44. Slowly lower the transmission about 150 mm (6 in). Check once again that all hoses and electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the transmission, then lower it all the way.
45. Remove the release fork boot (A), the release fork (B), and the release bearing (C) from the transmission.





46. If necessary, remove the release fork from the clutch housing by squeezing the release fork set spring (D) with pliers. Remove the release bearing.