Automatic Transmission Removal
Automatic Transmission Removal
Special Tools Required
- Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T12566
- Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019
- Engine hanger adapter set VSB02C000024
- Front subframe adapter VSB02BMDXSB0
These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program.
NOTE:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- Special tool Reds engine support hanger AAR-T12566 must be used with the side engine mount installed.
1. Secure the hood in the wide open position (position the support rod in the lower hole).
2. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position, and lock the steering wheel.
3. Drain the power steering system fluid from the reservoir. Service and Repair
4. Make sure the ignition switch is LOCK (0). Do the battery removal procedure, Removal and Replacement then remove the battery tray.
5. Remove the intake manifold cover, the intake air duct, the resonator, and the air cleaner housing.
6. Remove the battery base and the battery base bracket.
7. Remove the front bulkhead cover. Front Bulkhead Cover Replacement
8. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely. Service and Repair Remove the splash shield. Front Splash Shield Replacement
9. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
10. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
11. Disconnect the steering joint. Steering Column Removal and Installation
12. Remove the power steering pump outlet line (A) from the power steering pump, and remove the hose clamp bolt (B).
13. Remove the transmission breather hose (A) from the breather pipe (B) at the transmission housing.
14. Remove the dipstick (A) and radiator hose bracket (C). Then remove the harness clamp (D).
15. Disconnect the starter cable (E) from the B terminal, then disconnect the BLK/WHT wire connected (F) from the S terminal.
16. Remove the two bolts holding the starter and the gasket.
17. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).
18. Remove the spring clip (B) and control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the control lever (E).
19. Check the bushing (F) in the shift cable end for proper fit and wear. If the bushing is loose or worn replace the shift cable. Service and Repair
20. Remove the bolt securing the harness cover (A).
21. Disconnect the 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (B), then remove the harness cover from the bracket (C).
22. Disconnect A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (D) and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (E).
23. Disconnect A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (A).
24. Remove the bolts securing the harness cover (B) and harness cover/clamp bracket (C).
25. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B) from the clamp bracket (C).
26. Remove the transmission ground cable (D).
27. Disconnect the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector.
28. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF cooler lines (B). Turn the ends of the cooler hoses up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the cooler hoses and lines.
29. Check for any signs of leakage at the hose joints.
30. Disconnect 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).
31. Remove the transfer breather (A) from the throttle cable bracket (B), and remove the transfer breather hose clamp (C) from the heater hose (D).
32. Remove the connector bracket from the engine front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balancer bar front arm.
33. Remove the harness clamp bracket from the engine rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balancer bar rear arm.
34. Remove the service caps (A) for the front damper flange nuts from the cowl cover (B). Position the engine hanger adapters (VSB02C000024) with the "FRONT" mark facing forward over the damper flange nuts.
35. Install the engine balance bar (VSB02C000019); attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with a spacer and the 10 mm bolt, and attach the rear arm (B) to the rear cylinder head with the 8 mm bolt.
36. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T12566) to the vehicle, and attach the hook to slotted hole in the engine balance bar. Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand, and to lift and support the engine.
37. Remove the front mount stop (A) and front mount bolt (B).
38. Remove the front subframe stiffener.
39. Remove exhaust pipe A and its mount (B).
40. Remove the lock pins (A) and the castle nuts (B), and separate the lower arms (C) from the knuckles (D). Ball Joint Removal
41. Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench (E) in the top of the ball joint pins (F), and remove the nuts (G), then separate the stabilizer link (H).
42. Remove the cotter pins (I) and nuts (J), and separate the tie-rod end ball joints (K) from the knuckles. Front Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement
43. Remove the bolt securing the transfer breather hose bracket (A), and disconnect the breather hose (B) from the breather pipe (C) on the transfer assembly.
44. Make reference marks (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).
45. Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.
46. Remove the transfer assembly from the transmission.
47. Remove the torque converter cover (A), and remove the drive plate bolts (B) (8) while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
48. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.
49. Remove the power steering fluid hose (A) from the hose clamp (B) at the right front of the subframe.
50. Loosen the hose clamp bolt, then disconnect the power steering fluid hose from the fluid line (C).
51. Remove the four transmission lower mount nuts (A).
52. Remove the three rear mount bracket bolts (A).
53. Loosen the four bolts (A) holding the adjustable arms (B) of the front subframe adapter (EQS02BMDXSB0) to its center plate.
NOTE: The adapter is designed to be used the Honda transmission jack (model number LSL-W93714) or powertrain lift (model number OTC-1585), both available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program. It will also work with most commercially available transmission jacks.
54. Line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach the adapter to the jack base with the bolts (A) that came with the jack. Tighten the bolts securely.
55. Raise the jack to the vehicle height, then attach the adapter to the front subframe using the subframe stiffener mounting bolts (B) and bolt holes.
56. Remove both retainers securing the rear mounting bolts of the front subframe.
57. Remove the six bolts securing the stiffeners (A) and the four bolts securing the front subframe (B), and lower the front subframe.
NOTE: Check that the front subframe is free of the vacuum hose, the ATF cooler hoses, and electrical wiring.
58. Remove the transmission lower mounts.
59. Remove the driveshafts from the differential and the intermediate shaft. Clean then coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, and put plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
60. Remove the exhaust manifold bracket (A) and the heat shield (B).
61. Remove the intermediate shaft (C). Clean then coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, and put the plastic bags over the intermediate shaft ends.
62. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
63. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
64. Remove the sensor harness clamp bracket (A) from the front mount bracket (B), and remove the mount bracket.
65. Remove the front transmission housing mounting bolt (A) using a socket 22 mm long.
66. Remove the front transmission housing mounting bolt (B).
67. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
68. Lower the transmission by loosening the wing nut of the engine support hanger, and tilt the engine just enough for the transmission end to clear the side frame.
69. Place a jack under the transmission.
70. Slide the transmission away from the engine to remove it from the vehicle.
71. Remove the torque converter and the dowel pins.
72. Inspect the drive plate, and replace if it's damaged.
