Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required 

• Engine hanger plate 07AAK-SNAA120
• Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 *
• Engine hanger VSB02C000025 *
• Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 *

  * Available through Honda Canada Technical Tools Department; Fax # 1-866-398-8665/ e-mail: ch_technicaltools@ch.honda.com

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio unit or navigation system, then write down the audio presets.
2. Remove the cowl cover (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ) and under-cowl panel.
3. Remove the front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
4. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
5. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, and remove the battery and battery tray.
6. Remove the air intake duct (see THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
7. Remove the battery base and resonator.
8. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
9. Remove the splash shield.
10. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
    Fig 1: Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications

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11. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
12. Fix the hood in the vertical position.
13. Remove the harness cover from its bracket.
    Fig 2: Identifying Harness Cover From Bracket

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14. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (A) and 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (B), and remove the harness clamps (C) from the clamp brackets (D).
    Fig 3: Identifying A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve And 2nd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector

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15. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A), and remove the connector from its bracket (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Connector, Bracket, Output And Input Shaft Speed Sensor Connector

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16. Disconnect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (C) and input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (D), and remove the harness clamp (E) from the clamp bracket (F).
17. Disconnect the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector.
    Fig 5: Identifying 3rd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector

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18. Disconnect the shift solenoid harness connector (A), A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (B), and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (C), then remove the harness clamps (D) from the clamp brackets (E).
    Fig 6: Identifying Shift Solenoid Harness Connector And A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve B Connector

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19. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF lines (B). Turn the end of the ATF cooler hoses up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the hoses and lines.
    Fig 7: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses And ATF Lines

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20. Remove the bolt securing the harness clamp bracket (A) from the transmission hanger (B).
    Fig 8: Identifying Harness Clamp Bracket And Transmission Hanger

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21. Remove the water hose from its clamp.
    Fig 9: Identifying Water Hose From Clamp

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22. Remove the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (A).
    Fig 10: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Mounting Bracket, Stud Nut And Bolt

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23. Install the engine hanger plate on the stud nut (B) with 8 x 1.25 - 16 mm bolt (C). Use only the 8 x 1.25 mm and 16 mm in length of the threaded bolt. If you use other than 16 mm threaded-length bolt, it may damage the engine cylinder head.
24. Install the front leg assembly (A), hook (B), and wing nut (C) from an A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566) onto the engine hanger (VSB02C000025). Carefully position the engine hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine hanger plate (07AAK-SNAA120). Tighten the wing nut by hand to lift and support the engine. Use care when working around the windshield.
    Fig 11: Identifying Front Leg Assembly, Hook And Wing Nut

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25. Remove the nuts and bolt securing the lower arm and ball joint, and separate the lower arms from the ball joints.
    Fig 12: Identifying Nuts And Bolt Securing Lower Arm To Ball Joint

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26. Remove both front subframe body mount brackets.
    Fig 13: Identifying Front Subframe Body Mount Brackets

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27. Remove the steering gearbox bracket mounting bolts.
    Fig 14: Identifying Steering Gearbox Bracket Mounting Bolts

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28. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), stiffener mounting bolt (B), and stiffener (C).
    Fig 15: Identifying Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt, Stiffener Mounting Bolt And Stiffener

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29. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), stiffener mounting bolt (B), and stiffener (C).
    Fig 16: Identifying Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt, Stiffener Mounting Bolt And Stiffener

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30. Remove the bolt securing the harness clamp bracket.
    Fig 17: Identifying Harness Clamp Bracket And Bolt

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31. Remove the ATF cooler hose from the ATF cooler.
    Fig 18: Identifying ATF Cooler Hose From ATF Cooler

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32. Remove the exhaust pipe rubber mount.
    Fig 19: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Rubber Mount

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33. Remove the lower torque rod bolt.
    Fig 20: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Bolt

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34. Make the appropriate lines (A) on the front subframe (B) that lineup with the edge (C) of the body.
    Fig 21: Identifying Appropriate Lines On Front Subframe

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35. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe by looping the strap (A) over the front of the front subframe, then secure the strap with the stop (B), then tighten the wing nut (C).
    Fig 22: Identifying Front Subframe Adapter To Front Subframe By Looping Strap

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36. 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.
37. Remove the four bolts securing the front subframe, and lower the front subframe.
    Fig 23: Identifying Front Subframe And Lower Front Subframe With Bolts

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38. Hang the steering gearbox to the body with a rope.
39. Remove the driveshafts from the differential and intermediate shaft. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over driveshaft ends.
    Fig 24: Identifying Driveshaft Ends Cover With Plastic Bags

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40. Remove the three bolts securing the shift cable holder (A), then remove the shift cable cover (B).
    Fig 25: Identifying Shift Cable Holder, Shift Cable Cover, Lock Washer, Lock Bolt, Shift Cable And Control Shaft

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41. Pry up the lock tab of the lock washer (C), and remove the lock bolt (D) and lock washer, then separate the shift cable (E) from the control shaft (F). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
42. Remove the torque converter cover (A), and remove the drive plate bolts (B) (8) while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 26: Identifying Torque Converter Cover And Drive Plate Bolts

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43. Remove the intermediate shaft cover (A).
    Fig 27: Identifying Intermediate Shaft And Intermediate Shaft Cover

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44. Remove the intermediate shaft (B). Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then tie the plastic bags over the intermediate shaft ends.
45. Remove the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 28: Identifying Upper Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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46. Remove the transmission mount bracket bolts.
    Fig 29: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts

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47. Remove the front transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 30: Identifying Front Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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48. Remove the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 31: Identifying Rear Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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49. 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.
50. Place a jack under the transmission.
51. Slide the transmission away from the engine to remove it from the vehicle.
52. Remove the torque converter and dowel pins.
    Fig 32: Identifying Torque Converter And Dowel Pins

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53. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it's damaged.
54. Remove the air cleaner housing mounting bracket.
    Fig 33: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Mounting Bracket

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