Transmission Installation

Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required
^ Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000015
^ CR-V engine hanger adapter VSB02C000032
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
^ Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
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.

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.
2. For 4WD model: Remove the propeller shaft protector.





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





4. Install the 14 x 20 mm dowel pins (D) in the torque converter housing.
5. Place the transmission on the jack, and raise the transmission to the engine level, then fit the transmission to the engine.
6. Install the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.





7. Install the front transmission housing mounting bolts.





8. Install the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.





9. Secure the transmission mount bracket on the transmission housing with new mounting bolts.





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





11. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Apply ATF to the intermediate shaft splines (C), then install the intermediate shaft, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
12. Install a new set ring (A) on the left driveshaft (B).





13. 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.
14. Apply right driveshaft inboard-joint splines with the recommended grease.
15. Slide the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft splines until you feel the driveshaft fully engage the intermediate shaft set ring.
16. Attach the torque converter to the drive plate with eight bolts (A). Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolts to 1/2 of the specified torque, then to the final torque, in a crisscross pattern. After tightening the last bolt, check that the crankshaft rotates freely.





17. Install the torque converter cover (B).
18. Set the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the subframe by looping the strap (A) over the front of the subframe, then secure the strap with the stop (B), then tighten the wing nut (C).





19. Loosely install new subframe mounting bolts.





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





21. Install new mid-bracket bolts.





22. Secure the lower torque rod with new bolts.





23. For 4WD model: Install the propeller shaft protector.





24. For 4WD model: Install the propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C).





25. Loosely install the steering gearbox bracket mounting bolts.





26. Loosely install the steering gearbox bracket mounting bolts.





27. Tighten the steering gearbox bracket mounting bolts to the specified torque.
28. Install both lower arms (A) to both ball joints (B), and loosely install new mounting nuts and bolts.





29. Tighten the nuts and the bolts to 59 N-m (6.0 kgf-m, 43 lbf-ft) in the following order: the nut on the front (C), the nut on the rear (D), then the bolt (E).
30. 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.
31. Install the three-way catalytic converter (A) with the bolts, new self-locking nuts, and, new gaskets (B)
(C).





32. Connect the A/F sensor connector and the secondary heated oxygen sensor connector.





33. Install the sensor harnesses in the harness clamps.





34. Install the shift cable holder bracket on the transmission.





35. Apply molybdenum grease to the hole in the bushing (A) in the shift cable end (B). Attach the shift cable end to the control lever (C), then insert the control pin (D) into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip (E). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.





36. Secure the shift cable brackets (F) (G) with the bolts.
37. Install the shift cable cover (H).
38. Secure the ATF filter with the bolt on the front subframe.





39. Secure the power steering fluid line clamp (A) with the bolt.





40. Secure the power steering fluid line (B) with the clamps (C).
41. Remove the engine support hanger and the engine hanger adapters.
42. Remove the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015) from the cylinder head.





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





44. Connect the shift solenoid harness connector (A), the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (B), and the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (C), and install the harness clamp (D) on the clamp bracket (E).





45. Connect the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (A), and install the harness clamp (B) on its clamp bracket (C).





46. Connect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (A) and the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (B), and install the harness clamp (C) on its clamp bracket (D).





47. Install the transmission range switch connector (E) on the connector bracket, and connect the connector.
48. Connect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (A) and the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (B), and install the harness clamps (C) on the clamp brackets (D).





49. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket, and install the harness clamp on the harness clamp bracket.





50. Refill the transmission with ATF.
51. Install the battery base.
52. Install the air cleaner housing and the intake air duct.
53. Install the bulkhead cover.
54. Install both lids on the cowl cover.
55. Install the battery tray, the battery, and the battery cover, then secure the battery with its hold-down bracket.
56. Connect the battery terminals, and apply grease around the battery terminals to prevent corrosion.
57. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all positions three times.
58. Check the shift lever operation, the A/T gear position indicator operation, and the shift cable adjustment.
59. Install the wheels, and check and adjust the front wheel alignment.
60. Install the splash shield.
61. Install the front wheels.
62. Check the ATF level.
63. Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system or the navigation system (if equipped). Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
64. Road-test the vehicle.
65. After the road test, raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
66. Loosen the upper torque rod bolt (A).





67. Loosen the transmission mount base bracket bolt (A) and the nuts (B).





68. Loosen the lower torque rod bolts (A, B).





69. Retighten the lower torque rod bolts (B) to the specified torque, then retighten the bolt (A) to the specified torque.
70. Tighten the transmission mount base bracket bolt and the nuts to the specified torque.
71. Tighten the upper torque rod bolt to the specified torque.