Automatic Transmission Removal

Automatic Transmission Removal

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-T1256*
- Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016*
*These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program.

NOTE:

- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

- Special tool engine hanger must be used with the side engine mount installed.

1. Remove the cowl cover Service and Repair and the under-cowl panel.

2. Remove the front grille cover. Front Grille Cover Replacement

3. Do the battery removal procedure. Removal and Replacement

4. Remove the air cleaner assembly Service and Repair and the intake air duct.

5. Remove the battery tray, the battery base, and the resonator.

6. Raise the vehicle on a lift, make sure it is securely supported, and remove the front wheels.

7. Remove the splash shield.

8. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

9. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).

10. Secure the hood in the vertical position.






11. Remove the mounting bolts securing the harness cover (A), and remove the harness clamp (B).

12. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (C), the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (D), and the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (E).






13. Remove the harness clamp (A) from its bracket, and remove the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (B).






14. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A).

15. Disconnect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), and remove the harness clamps (C) from the clamp brackets (D).






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






17. Disconnect the ATF warmer hoses (A) from the ATF lines (B). Turn the end of the ATF warmer hoses up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the hoses and lines.






18. Remove the bolts securing the ATF warmer. Do not disconnect the ATF hoses and the water by-pass hoses from the ATF warmer.






19. Disconnect the shift solenoid wire harness connector (A) and the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (B), and remove the harness clamps (C) from the clamp brackets (D).






20. Remove the harness clamp (A) from its bracket (B), and remove the radiator hose (C) from the clamp (D).






21. Remove the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (A).






22. Install the support eyelet behind the breather pipe (A) and down to the threaded hole (B) on the cylinder head.






23. Attach the support eyelet to the cylinder head with the support bolt. Tighten the bolt by hand.






24. Install the front leg assembly (A), the hook (B), and the wing nut (C) from the A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the engine hanger (VSB02C000025). Carefully position the engine hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the support eyelet (D). Tighten the wing nut by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission assembly.
NOTE: Use care when working around the windshield.






25. Remove the nuts and the bolt securing the lower arm and the ball joint, and separate the lower arms from the ball joints.






26. Remove both front subframe body mount brackets.






27. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bracket bolts.






28. Remove the rear steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), the stiffener mounting bolt (B), and the stiffener (C).

29. Remove the bolt (D) securing the power steering fluid line clamp bracket (E).






30. Remove the front steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), the stiffener mounting bolt (B), and the stiffener (C).






31. Remove the bolt (A) securing the power steering fluid line bracket (B) on the right of the front subframe, and remove the power steering fluid line (C) from the clamp (D).






32. Remove the lower torque rod bolts.






33. Make reference marks (A) on both sides of the front subframe that line up with the body (B).






34. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front 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).

35. Raise a jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then tighten the bolts.






36. Remove the four bolts securing the front subframe, and lower the front subframe.

37. Hang the steering gearbox to the body with a rope.






38. Remove the driveshafts from the differential. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.






39. Remove the shift cable cover (A), and remove the three bolts securing the shift cable holder (B).

40. Pry up the lock tab of the lock washer (C), and remove the lock bolt (D) and the lock washer, then separate the shift cable (E) from the control shaft (F). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.






41. Remove the shift cable holder bracket from the transmission.






42. Remove the torque converter cover (A), and remove the drive plate bolts (B) (8) while rotating the crankshaft pulley.






43. Remove the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.






44. Remove the transmission mount bracket bolts.






45. Remove the front transmission housing mounting bolt.






46. Remove the rear transmission housing mounting bolt.

47. Lower the transmission by loosening the wing nut of the engine support hanger, and tilt the engine just enough for the transmission to clear the side frame.

48. Place a jack under the transmission.






49. Remove the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.

50. Slide the transmission away from the engine to remove it from the vehicle.






51. Remove the torque converter, the O-ring, and the dowel pins.

52. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it is damaged.