Transmission Installation

Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required
^ 1.8 support eyelet 07AAK-SNAA400
^ 1.8 support bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
^ 2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025 *
^ 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 1888-424-6857.

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

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





2. Install the 14 x 20 mm dowel pins (D) in the torque converter housing.
3. Place the transmission on a jack, and raise the transmission to the engine level.
4. Install the lower transmission housing mounting bolt (A) partway in the bolt hole on the engine, then attach the transmission to the engine.





5. Install the lower transmission housing mounting bolt (B), and tighten the bolts.
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 both driveshafts (B).





11. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Then install the 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.
12. Attach the torque converter to the drive plate with the 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 rotate freely.





13. Install the torque converter cover (B).
14. Install the shift cable holder bracket.





15. Install the control lever (A) over the control shaft (B).





16. Install the shift cable holder (C) on the holder bracket (D) with tightening bolts loosely. Tighten the bolts (E) in the lateral position to the specified torque, then tighten the bolt (F) in the vertical position.
17. Secure the control lever with a new lock washer (G) and the lock bolt (H), then bend the lock tab of the lock washer against the bolt head.
18. Install the shift cable cover (I).
19. Set the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe by looping the strap (A) over the front of the front subframe, then secure the strap with the stop (B), then tighten the wing nut (C).





20. Line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, and tighten the bolts, then lift the front subframe up to the body.
21. Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts.





22. Align the front subframe reference marks (A) to the body (B), as noted during removal. Tighten the front subframe mounting bolts to the specified torque.





23. Secure the lower torque rod with new bolts.





24. Remove the engine support hanger, support bolt, and support eyelet from the vehicle.
25. Position the steering gearbox on the gearbox mounting bracket of the front subframe.
26. Install the gearbox stiffener (A) and the bolts, and tighten the bolts loosely.





27. Install the gearbox stiffener (A) and the bolts, and tighten the bolts loosely.





28. Secure the power steering fluid line clamp bracket (B) with the bolt.
29. Align the slit (A) of the gearbox mounting rubber (B) with the rear bracket surface (C), and install the steering gearbox mounting bracket (D) with pointing the arrow (E) up.





30. Tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolts and the stiffener mounting bolts to the specified torque.
31. Secure the power steering fluid line bracket (A) with the bolt, and secure the line (B) with the clamp (C).





32. Install both body mount brackets with new bolts.





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





34. Tighten the nuts and the bolts to 59 N-m (6.0 kgf-m, 43 lbf-ft) in the following order; (C), (D), then (E).
35. Remove the support bolt and support eyelet from the cylinder head.





36. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (A) on the cylinder head.





37. Connect the shift solenoid harness connector (A) and the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (B), and install the harness clamps (C) on the clamp brackets (D).





38. Install the harness clamp (A) in its bracket (B), and install the radiator hose (C) in the clamp (D).





39. Install the ATF warmer (A) on the bracket (B).





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





41. Connect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A) and the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (B).





42. Connect the transmission range switch connector (A) and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), and install the harness clamps (C) on the brackets (D).





43. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (A), and install the harness clamp (B) on its bracket (C).





44. Connect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (A), the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (B), and the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (C).





45. Secure the harness cover (D) with the mounting bolts, and install the harness clamp (E) on its bracket (F).
46. Loosen the upper torque rod bolt (A).





47. Loosen the transmission mounting bolt (A) and the nuts (B).





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





49. Tighten the lower torque rod bolt.
50. Tighten the transmission mounting bolt and the nuts.
51. Tighten the upper torque rod bolt.
52. Refill the transmission with ATF.
53. Install the battery base and the resonator.
54. Install the intake air duct and the air cleaner assembly.
55. Install the grille cover.
56. Install the under-cowl panel and the cowl cover.
57. Install the battery tray and the battery, then secure the battery with its hold-down bracket.
58. Install the wheels.
59. Reconnect the positive cable to the battery, then connect the negative cable.
60. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all positions three times.
61. Check the shift [ever operation, the A/T gear position indicator operation, and the shift cable adjustment.
62. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment.
63. Install the splash shield.
64. 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.
65. Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system or the navigation system (if equipped), then enter the audio presets. Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
66. Do the road test. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview