Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required 

Engine hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 or equivalent, commercially available.

1. Before disconnecting the battery, make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset stations.
2. Remove the bolts securing the support struts on both sides of the hood. Secure the hood in a vertical position, then install the left strut in the lower position.
   NOTE: Do not attempt to close the hood with the support strut in the vertical position; it will damage the support strut and hood.
   Fig 1: Removing Bolts Securing Support Struts On Both Sides Of The Hood

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3. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, then remove the positive terminal.
4. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, then remove the battery and battery tray.
5. Remove the battery cable clamps from the battery base, then remove the battery base.
6. Loosen the mounting bolt securing the battery base bracket, then remove the battery base bracket.
7. Remove the engine covers.
   Fig 2: Removing Engine Covers

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8. Remove the intake air duct.
   • Premium: Remove the intake air duct.
   • Type-S: Remove the intake air duct-TCS control valve assembly. The illustration shows the Type S.
   Fig 3: Removing Intake Air Duct

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9. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
   Fig 4: Removing Drain Plug

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10. Remove the starter cables (A) from the starter (B), then remove the starter.
    Fig 5: Removing Starter Cables & Starter

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11. Remove the harness clamps (B) from the clamp brackets (D), then disconnect the connectors from the shift solenoid valves A and C, A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C (E), 4th clutch pressure switch (F), and mainshaft speed sensor (G).
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Connectors From Shift Solenoid Valves, A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve, 4th Clutch Pressure Switch & Mainshaft Speed Sensor

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12. Remove the transmission ground cable (H).
13. Remove the 8P connector (C) from the connector bracket (D), then disconnect the connector.
    Fig 7: Removing 8P Connector From Connector Bracket

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14. Remove the harness clamp (E) from the clamp bracket (F), then disconnect the connectors from A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B.
15. Disconnect the connectors from the torque converter clutch solenoid valve (A) and shift solenoid valve B.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Connectors From Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve & Shift Solenoid Valve

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16. Remove the joint connector (A) and transmission range switch connector (B) from the connector bracket (C).
    Fig 9: Removing Joint Connector & Transmission Range Switch Connector

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17. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (B), then remove the harness clamp (D) from the clamp bracket (E).
18. Disconnect the connector from the countershaft speed sensor (F).
19. Put shop rags around the ATF warmer (B) to remove the ATF that flows out.
    Fig 10: Putting Shop Rags Around ATF Warmer To Remove ATF

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20. Remove the bolts (A) securing the ATF warmer (B), then remove the ATF warmer from the transmission housing. Cover the fluid passages on the transmission and ATF warmer with tape. Do not allow dust or other particles to enter. Do not disconnect the hoses (C).
21. Only for Premium; Remove the power steering speed sensor. Do not remove the hoses.
    Fig 11: Removing Power Steering Speed Sensor

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22. Remove the nut from the front mount.
    Fig 12: Removing Nut From Front Mount

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23. Lift and support the engine/transmission assembly with an engine hanger (P/N AAR-T-12566, available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment program, or equivalent). Before attaching the hanger, remove the front bulkhead cover, and the front support beam. See Hood Latch Replacement .
    Fig 13: Removing Front Bulkhead Cover, & Front Support Beam

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24. Remove the splash shield.
    Fig 14: Removing Splash Shield

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25. Remove the cotter pins (A), castle nuts (B), and damper forks (C), then separate the ball joints from the lower arms (D). See BALL JOINT .
    Fig 15: Removing Cotter Pins, Castle Nuts, & Damper Forks

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26. Remove the bolts securing the radius rods (E), then separate the radius rods from the lower arms (D).
27. Pry the driveshafts out of the differential and the intermediate shaft. See AXLE SHAFTS .
28. Pull on the inboard joints to remove the left driveshaft from the differential and to remove the right driveshaft from the intermediate shaft.
29. Make a reference mark (A) across the front beam (B) and the rear beam (C).
    Fig 16: Making Reference Mark Across Front Beam & Rear Beam

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30. Disconnect the vacuum tube (A) on the front beam (B), and unclamp the power steering fluid pipes (C) from the clamps on the front beam.
    Fig 17: Disconnecting Vacuum Tube On The Front Beam

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31. Remove the nuts securing the transmission lower mounts, then remove the front beam (B).
32. Remove the transmission lower rear mount (A) from the transmission.
    Fig 18: Removing Transmission Lower Rear Mount

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33. Move the left driveshaft to the front side. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then tie the plastic bags (B) over the driveshaft ends.
34. Remove the intermediate shaft.
    Fig 19: Removing Intermediate Shaft

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35. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then tie the plastic bags over both ends of intermediate shaft.
36. Remove the bolts securing shift cable holder (A), then remove shift cable cover (B).
    NOTE: To prevent damage to the control lever joint, remove the bolts securing the holder before removing the bolts securing the cover.
    Fig 20: Removing Bolts Securing Shift Cable holder & Shift Cable Cover

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37. Remove the lock bolt (C) securing the control lever (D), then remove the shift cable (E) with the control lever. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
38. Install a 6 x 1.0 x 14 mm bolt (A) and nut (B) on the shift cable cover (C), then reinstall the shift cable cover to the torque converter housing. If you don't do this, the bolt head of the cable cover may prevent you from removing the torque converter during transmission removal.
    Fig 21: Installing Shift Cable Cover

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39. Remove the torque converter cover (A), then remove the eight drive plate bolts (B) one at a time while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 22: Removing Torque Converter Cover & Eight Drive Plate Bolts

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40. Remove the engine stiffener bolts (C).
41. Remove the front mount bracket.
    Fig 23: Removing Front Mount Bracket

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42. Place a jack under the transmission.
43. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 24: Removing Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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44. Remove the remaining transmission housing mounting bolts (A) and the rear mount bracket bolt (B).
    Fig 25: Removing Remaining Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts & Rear Mount Bracket Bolt

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45. Pull the transmission away from the engine until it clears the dowel pins, then lower it on the transmission jack.
    NOTE: If the torque converter is stuck to the drive plate, pull it toward the transmission housing through the starter opening.
46. Remove the shift cable cover, then remove the torque converter assembly from the torque converter housing.
    Fig 26: Removing Shift Cable Cover & Torque Converter Assembly

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47. Remove the transmission lower front mount.
    Fig 27: Removing Transmission Lower Front Mount

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48. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it's damaged.
    Fig 28: Inspecting Drive Plate

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49. Remove the 6 x 1.0 x 14 mm bolt (A) and nut (B) from the shift cable cover (C).
    Fig 29: Removing 6 x 1.0 x 14 mm Bolt & Nut From Shift Cable Cover

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