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Secondary Valve Body Replacement

NOTE:
  • Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
  • When connecting the connectors, check the connectors for corrosion, dirt, or oil, and clean or repair if necessary, then connect the connectors securely.
  1. Do the battery removal procedure (see REMOVAL ).
  2. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the battery base (see step  9 ).
  4. Remove the ATF dipstick and the starter (see step  16 ).
  5. Disconnect these connectors:
    • Shift solenoid valve A connector (A)
    • Shift solenoid valve B connector (B)
    • Shift solenoid valve C connector (C)
    • Line pressure solenoid valve A connector (D)
      Fig 1: Identifying Line Pressure Solenoid Valve Connector
      G07362298Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the harness clamps (E).
  7. Disconnect these connectors:
    • 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)
    • A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve D connector (D)
    • Transmission fluid pressure switch B (3rd clutch) connector (E)
    • Transmission fluid pressure switch E (6th clutch) connector (F)
    • Line pressure switch connector (G)
    • Transmission range switch connector (H)
      Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Connector
      G07362299Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the bolt (I) securing the harness cover (J), and remove the harness clamp (K).
  9. Remove the harness clamp (A), and remove the harness cover bracket (B).
    Fig 3: Removing Harness Cover Bracket
    G07362300Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely.
  11. Remove the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  12. Disconnect the ATF temperature sensor connector (A), then remove the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 4: Disconnecting ATF Temperature Sensor Connector
    G07362301Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Disconnect the transmission fluid pressure switch C (4th clutch) connector (A), then remove the harness clamp (B).
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch C (4Th Clutch) Connector
    G07362302Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Disconnect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A) and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), then remove the harness clamps (C).
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed Sensor Connector And Output Shaft
    G07362303Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Remove the harness clamp (A), then remove the ATF dipstick guide tube (B).
    Fig 7: Removing ATF Dipstick Guide Tube
    G07362304Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Remove the secondary valve body (A) and the gasket (B). Remove the ATF pipes (C).
    NOTE: There are 11 ATF pipes. Do not drop the ATF pipes into the transmission. If any ATF pipes are dropped into the transmission, the transmission will need to be disassembled.
    Fig 8: Removing Secondary Valve Body And Gasket
    G07362305Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Replace the secondary valve body.
  18. Clean the mounting surfaces of the transmission housing. Do not allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
  19. Apply ATF to new O-rings (A), and install the O-rings over the ATF pipes (B). Then install the ATF pipes with the filter ends (C) facing the secondary valve body (D) into the transmission.
    Fig 9: Installing ATF Pipes With Filter Ends With Torque Specifications
    G07362306Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Install a new gasket (E) to the transmission housing.
  21. Install the secondary valve body while aligning the ATF pipes with the pipe holes on the secondary valve body, and secure the secondary valve body with the bolts.
  22. Install the dipstick guide tube (A) with a new O-ring, and install the harness clamp (B).
    Fig 10: Installing Dipstick Guide Tube With New O-Ring With Torque Specifications
    G07362307Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Install the harness cover bracket (A), and install the harness clamp (B).
    Fig 11: Installing Harness Cover Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G07362308Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  24. Install the harness clamp (A), and install the bolt (B) securing the harness cover (C).
    Fig 12: Installing Harness Clamp With Torque Specifications
    G07362309Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Connect these connectors:
    • A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (D)
    • A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (E)
    • A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (F)
    • A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve D connector (G)
    • Transmission fluid pressure switch B (3rd clutch) connector (H)
    • Transmission fluid pressure switch E (6th clutch) connector (I)
    • Line pressure switch connector (J)
    • Transmission range switch connector (K)
  26. Install the harness clamps (A).
    Fig 13: Installing Harness Clamps
    G07362310Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  27. Connect these connectors:
    • Shift solenoid valve A connector (B)
    • Shift solenoid valve B connector (C)
    • Shift solenoid valve C connector (D)
    • Line pressure solenoid valve A connector (E)
  28. Connect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A) and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), and install the harness clamps (C).
    Fig 14: Connecting Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed Sensor Connector
    G07362311Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  29. Connect the transmission fluid pressure switch C (4th clutch) connector (A), and install the harness clamp (B).
    Fig 15: Connecting Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch C (4Th Clutch) Connector
    G07362312Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  30. Connect the ATF temperature sensor connector (A), and install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 16: Connecting ATF Temperature Sensor Connector
    G07362313Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  31. Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  32. Install the starter (see step  67 ).
  33. Install the ATF dipstick.
  34. Install the battery base (see step  79 ).
  35. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  36. Do the battery installation procedure (see INSTALLATION )