Automatic Transmission Removal

Automatic Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required

- Support Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA600
- 1.8 Support Bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
- Mount Pads 07AAK-STKA120
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

NOTE:

- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- Special tool engine support hanger AAR-T1256 must be used with the side engine mount installed.
- The illustration shows the with SH-AWD; the without SH-AWD is similar.

1. Secure the hood in the wide open position with the support rod.

2. Do the battery removal procedure Removal and Replacement.

3. Remove the charge air cooler cover.

4. Remove the air cleaner Service and Repair.

5. Remove the battery base.

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

7. Remove the front wheels.

8. Remove the front 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. Remove the transmission ground cable terminal (A), and remove the harness clamp (B) from the bracket.






12. Remove the spring clip (A) and the control pin (B), then separate the shift cable end (C) from the selector control lever (D).





13. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (E).

14. 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.

15. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B) from the bracket.






16. Disconnect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A), the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), the transmission fluid pressure switch B (3rd clutch) connector (C), and the ATF temperature sensor connector (D).






17. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (A), A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (B), A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (C), 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (D), and the shift solenoid wire harness connector (E).





18. Remove the bolt securing the harness cover (F).

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






20. With SH-AWD: Remove the breather hose (A) from the hose clip (B).





21. Remove the heater hoses (C) from the clamps (D), and remove the bolt securing the clamp bracket (E).

22. Remove the hose (A) from the clamp on the air bypass outlet pipe (B), and remove the air bypass outlet pipe.






23. Remove the bolts securing the harness clamp bracket from the transmission housing.






24. Attach the support eyelet (07AAK-SNAA600) to the cylinder head with the 1.8 support bolt (07AAK- SNAA500). Tighten the bolt by hand.






25. Remove the top corner clips (A) from the front grille on both sides, and remove the brackets (B), then raise the seal (C) from the front grille.






26. Place the mount pads (07AAK- STKA120) over the hood edge cushions (A), and align the pins with the clip hole (B).






27. Remove both lids for the front damper flange nuts from the cowl cover. Use the adapter (A) between the cross arm foot (B) and body when positioning the engine support hanger.





28. Carefully position the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the support eyelet (07AAK-SNAA600). Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission assembly.

NOTE: Use care when working around the windshield.

29. Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench (A) in the top of the ball joint pins (B), and remove the nuts (C), then separate the stabilizer links (D) from the stabilizer (E).





30. Remove the nuts (F) and bolts (G) securing the lower arms (H) and ball joints (I), and separate the lower arms from the ball joints.

31. Remove the three-way catalytic converter (A).






32. With SH-AWD: 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. Cap the breather pipe to prevent fluid from leaking out.






33. With SH-AWD: Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).





34. With SH-AWD: Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.

35. Remove the bolts securing the ATF cooler line at the front of the subframe.






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






37. Remove the bolt securing the power steering fluid line clamp bracket at the right front of the subframe.






38. Remove the power steering fluid hose from the hose clamps.






39. Remove the steering gearbox bracket mounting bolts.






40. Remove the steering gearbox bracket mounting bolts.





41. Support the steering gearbox on both sides with nylon straps.

42. Remove both steering gearbox stiffener mounting bolts.






43. Place a jack under the engine, raise it just enough to take it off of the mount, and remove the lower torque rod bolts.





44. Remove the jack.

45. With SH-AWD: Remove the propeller shaft protector.






46. Make reference marks on the body across the marks (A) (B) on the edge of the subframe.






47. Attach the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the subframe by looping the strap over the front of the subframe, then secure the strap.





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

49. Remove the lower arm bracket mounting bolts (A).





50. Remove the six bolts (B) (C) securing the front subframe (D), and lower the subframe.

51. Disconnect the transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) connector.






52. Remove the left side driveshaft from the differential and the right side driveshaft from the intermediate shaft. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over the driveshaft ends. Secure the driveshafts to the body with a strap.






53. Remove the intermediate shaft heat shield (A).





54. Remove the intermediate shaft (B).

NOTE: Plug the intermediate shaft hole (C) to prevent dirt and solvent from entering the transmission.

55. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over intermediate shaft ends.

56. Remove the upper transmission housing mounting bolt.






57. Place a jack under the transmission, raise the transmission just enough to take it off of the mount, and remove the transmission mount mounting bolt and nuts.





58. Remove the jack.

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

60. Place a jack under the transmission.

61. Remove the front transmission housing mounting bolts.






62. Remove the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.






63. Remove the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.





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

65. With SH-AWD: Install the propeller shaft protector.






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





67. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it's damaged Service and Repair.

68. Remove the clamp bracket from the transmission.






69. With SH-AWD: Remove the transfer assembly (A) from the transmission.