Part One
Automatic Transmission Removal and Installation
*: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857
Removal
NOTE:
* Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
* Special tool Reds engine support hanger AAR-T1256 must be used with the side engine mount installed.
1. Wide - Hood Open Position
1. Remove the clips (A, B).
2. Pull up the left front fender trim (C) by hand to detach the clips (D), then remove the trim.
3. Open the hood, and secure it with hood prop bar in the wide-open position (A).
NOTE: Install the hood prop bar in the wide-open bracket correctly.
2. Battery Terminal - Disconnection
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable (A) from the battery.
NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.
3. Disconnect the positive cable (B) from the battery.
3. Battery
1. Remove the battery setting plate (A) and the battery (B).
4. Air Cleaner Assembly
1. Disconnect the MAF sensor/IAT sensor connector (A).
2. Remove the harness clamp (B).
3. Disconnect the intake air duct (C) and the intake air pipe (D).
4. Remove the air cleaner (E).
5. Intake Air Duct
1. Remove the intake air duct.
6. Intake Air Pipe
1. Remove the intake air pipe.
7. Battery Base Assembly
1. Remove the battery base and the harness clamps.
8. Steering Joint Cover
1. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
9. Steering Column Lower Slide Shaft - Hold
1. Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center telescopic position.
2. Hold the lower slide shaft (A) on the column with a piece of wire (B) between the joint yoke (C) of the lower slide shaft and the joint yoke (D) of the upper shaft to prevent the lower slider shaft from pulling out.
10. Steering Wheel Hold
1. Center the steering wheel spoke angle.
2. Install a commercially available steering wheel holder tool (A).
11. Steering Joint - Disconnection
1. Remove the steering joint bolt (A).
2. Disconnect the steering joint (B) from the pinion shaft.
NOTE:
* If the center guide (C) is in place and has not moved, leave it in place.
* If the center guide has come off, discard it.
12. Automatic Transmission Peripheral Assembly, Upper Side
1. Remove the ATF dipstick (yellow loop) (A).
2. Disconnect the connectors (A).
3. Remove the harness clamps (B).
4. Disconnect the ATF warmer hose (A).
5. Turn the end of the ATF hose up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the hose and line.
6. Remove the bolts (A) securing the ATF warmer bracket (B).
13. Cowl Top Cover - Both Sides
NOTE: Repeat this procedure on the opposite side.
1. Remove the clip (A).
2. Pull out the hood rear seal (B).
3. Detach the hooks, and remove the cowl top cover (C).
14. Engine Support Hanger
1. Install the universal lifting eyelet to the special nut (A) with a spacer (B) and an 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (C).
NOTE: Select a spacer that is long enough that the universal lifting eyelet does not interfere with the harness holder (D).
2. Install the engine support hanger as shown.
3. Attach the hook to the slotted hole in the universal lifting eyelet.
4. Tighten the wing nut (A) by hand, and lift and support the engine/transmission.
NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.
15. Upper Transmission Mounting Bolt
1. Remove the upper transmission assembly mounting bolts.
16. Transmission Mount Bracket
1. Remove the ground cable terminal (A).
2. Remove the transmission mount bracket (B).
17. Raise The Vehicle On The Lift
1. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
18. Front Wheel - Both Side
1. Remove both front wheels.
19. Front Splash Shield
1. Remove the bolts (A), then remove the clips (B) that secure the front inner fender and the front splash shield (C) to the body.
2. From under the front bumper (D), remove the clips (E).
3. From under the body, remove the clips (F), then pull out the front splash shield.
20. ATF - Replacement
1. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the ATF.
2. Reinstall the drain plug using a new sealing washer (B).
21. Lower Arm Joint - Disconnection, Both Knuckle Side
1. Remove the flange bolt and the self-locking nuts on both sides.
2. Separate the lower arm using a pry bar on both sides.
22. Ball Joint - Removal
NOTICE:
Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball joint. Do not strike the housing or any other part of the ball joint connection to disconnect it.
1. Install a hex nut (A) or the ball joint thread protector.
NOTE: When using a hex nut, make sure the nut is flush with the ball joint pin end to prevent damage to the threaded end of the ball joint pin.
2. Apply grease to the ball joint remover on the areas shown (A).
3. Install the ball joint remover as shown.
NOTE:
* Fasten the safety tie (A) securely to a suspension arm or the subframe (B).
* Making sure not to damage the ball joint boot.
4. Tighten the pressure bolt until the ball joint pin pops loose from the ball joint connecting hole.
NOTE: Do not use pneumatic or electric tools on the pressure bolt.
5. Remove the ball joint remover.
6. Remove the hex nut or the ball joint thread protector.
7. Pull the ball joint out of the ball joint connecting hole.
23. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnection, Both Side
1. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball joint.
2. Remove the nut (B).
3. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
24. Front Stabilizer Link Stabilizer Bar Side - Disconnection, Both Side
1. Remove the flange nuts (A) while holding the respective joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C).
2. Disconnect both sides of the stabilizer link (D) from the front stabilizer bar (E).
25. Shift Cable Cover
2WD
AWD/4WD
1. Remove the shift cable cover (A).