Transmission Installation
Transmission InstallationSpecial Tools Required
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
^ Engine hanger balance bar VSBO2C000019
^ Engine hanger adapter set VSBO2C000024
^ Front subframe adapter VSBO2BMDXSBO
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. Clean the ATF cooler.
2. Install the torque converter (A) on the mainshaft (B) with a new O-ring (C).
3. Install the 14 mm dowel pin (D) and the 10 mm dowel pin (E) in the torque converter housing.
4. Install the transmission lower mounts.
5. Place the transmission on the jack, and raise it to engine level.
6. Attach the transmission to the engine, and install the transmission housing mounting bolts.
7. Install the transmission housing mounting bolts.
8. Install the transmission housing mounting bolts.
9. Install the transmission housing mounting bolt (A).
10. Install the front mount bracket (B) with new mounting bolts.
11. Install a new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B), and install the intermediate shaft in the differential. While installing the intermediate shaft in the differential, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
12. Install the exhaust manifold bracket (C) and the heat shield (D).
13. Install a new set ring on the left driveshaft, then install the left driveshaft in the differential. While installing the driveshaft in the differential, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission. Install the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft.
NOTE: Turn the right and left steering knuckle fully outward, and slide the driveshafts into the differential and over the intermediate shaft until you feel the set ring engage.
14. Support the front subframe (A) with the front subframe adapter (EQS02BMDXBO) and a jack, and lift it up to the body.
15. Loosely install new subframe mounting bolts (B), rear stiffeners (C) and mounting bolts (D), and front stiffeners (E) and mounting bolts (F).
16. Align all reference marks (A) on the front subframe (B) with the body, then tighten the bolts on the front subframe to the specified torque.
17. Remove the jack and the front subframe adapter.
18. For '07-08 models: Install both bolt retainers (A) on both rear mounting bolts (B) of the front subframe (C).
19. Install the rear mount bracket bolts.
20. Install the transmission lower mount nuts.
21. Attach the torque converter to the drive plate (A) with eight bolts (B). Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolt 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.
22. Install the torque converter cover (C).
23. Connect the power steering fluid hose (A) to the line (B), and secure the hose with its hose clamp (C).
24. Secure the hose with the hose clamp (D).
25. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.
26. Install the dowel pin (A) in the transmission.
27. Insert the one 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (length: 105 mm) (B) in the rear upper of the transfer housing, then install the transfer assembly (C) on the transmission.
28. Install the propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C).
29. Install the ball joints on each lower arm (A) to each knuckle (B) with new castle nuts (C), and secure the castle nuts with the lock pins (D).
30. Install the nuts (E) to the ball joint pins (F) on each stabilizer link (G). Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench (H) in the top of the ball joint pins, and tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
31. Install the tie-rod end ball joints (I) to each knuckle with the nuts (J) and new cotter pins (K).
32. Secure the transfer breather hose bracket (A) on the transfer assembly with the bolt, and install the breather hose (B) over the breather pipe (C) with the dot (D) on the hose facing out.
33. Install exhaust pipe A with the new self-locking nuts, its mount (B), and new gaskets (C) (D).
34. Install the front subframe stiffener with new mounting bolts.
35. Install a new front mount nut, and tighten it.
36. Remove the engine support hanger, the engine hanger adapters, and the engine balance bar.
37. Install the connector bracket on the engine front cylinder head.
38. Install the harness clamp brackets on the engine rear cylinder head.
39. Install the transfer breather (A) on the throttle cable bracket (B). Install the transfer breather hose clamp (C) on the heater hose (D), centering the heater hose dot (E) in the clamp opening.
40. Connect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A), the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), the ATF temperature sensor connector (C), and the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (D). Do not allow water, fluid, oil, dust, or other foreign particles to enter any of the connectors.
41. Connect the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the ATF cooler lines (B), and secure the hoses with the clips (C).
42. Connect the transmission range switch connector (A), and install the harness clamp (B) on the clamp bracket (C).
43. Install the transmission ground cable (D).
44. Secure the harness cover (A) and the harness cover/clamp bracket (B) with the bolts.
45. Connect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (C).
46. Install the harness cover (A) on the harness cover/clamp bracket (B), and secure it with the bolt.
47. Connect the 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (C), and install the harness clamp (D) on the bracket. Connect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (E), and the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (F).
48. Attach the shift cable end (A) to the control lever (B), then insert the control pin (C) into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip/washer (D).
49. Secure the shift cable bracket (E) with the nuts.
50. Install the starter (A) and a new gasket (B). Install the mounting bolt (C) through the harness clamp bracket hole (D), and into the lower mounting bolt thread hole (E).
51. Install the starter cables (A), and install the harness clamps (B) on the clamp brackets (C).
52. Connect the solenoid harness connector (D).
53. Install the transmission breather hose (A) over the breather pipe (B) at the transmission housing, and install the hose in the clamp (C) at the dot (D) on the hose with facing out.
54. Install the power steering pump outlet line (A) with a new O-ring (B) to the pump, and secure the hose clamp (C) with the bolt.
55. Connect the steering joint.
56. Refill the power steering fluid reservoir with fluid to the upper level line.
57. Refill the transmission with the ATF.
58. Install the battery base bracket and the battery base.
59. Install the air cleaner housing, the resonator, the intake air duct, and the intake manifold cover.
60. Install the battery tray, the battery, and the battery hold-down bracket, then connect the battery cables.
61. Install the splash shield.
62. Install the service caps on the cowl cover.
63. Set the parking brake, run the engine at fast idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to bleed air from the system. Recheck the fluid level, and refill if necessary.
64. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all positions three times. Check the shift lever operation, A/T gear position indicator operation, and shift cable adjustment.
65. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment.
66. Start the engine in the P or N position, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
67. Turn off the engine, and check the ATF level.
68. Do the road test.
69. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped). Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
70. Do the power window control unit reset procedure.