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Transmission Mount Replacement

  1. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt
    G05459539Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the heater hoses from the clamps (A), then remove the bolt (B) securing the heater hose clamp bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Heater Hoses From Clamps
    G05459540Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Support the transmission with a jack and wood block under the transmission.
  5. Remove the harness clamps (A), then remove the transmission mount stiffener (B) and transmission mount (C).
    Fig 3: Harness Clamps, Transmission Mount Stiffener And Transmission Mount With Torque Specifications
    G05459541Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the transmission mount with the new mounting bolts (D), then install the transmission mount stiffener and harness clamps.
  7. Loosely tighten the new bolt and nuts (E).
  8. Raise the lift to full height.
  9. Loosen the lower torque rod mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt
    G05459542Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  11. Tighten the transmission mounting bolt and nuts.
    Fig 5: Transmission Mounting Bolt And Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G05459543Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Raise the lift to full height.
  13. Tighten the lower torque rod mounting bolt.
    Fig 6: Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05459544Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  15. Install heater hose clamp bracket (A), then install the heater hoses to the clamps (B).
    Fig 7: Installing Heater Hoses To Clamps With Torque Specifications
    G05459545Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Install the air cleaner housing assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  17. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt.
Fig 8: Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
G05459546Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.