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Transmission Mount Replacement

  1. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt
    G08058842Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Remove the air cleaner (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
    G08058843Courtesy 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
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  6. Install the transmission mount with the new transmission mount mounting bolts (D), then install the transmission mount stiffener and the harness clamps.
  7. Loosely install the new transmission mount mounting bolt (E) and nuts (F) on the transmission case.
  8. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  9. Loosen the lower torque rod mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt
    G08058845Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  11. Tighten the transmission mount mounting bolt and nuts.
    Fig 5: Transmission Mount Mounting Bolt And Nuts With Torque Specifications
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  12. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  13. Tighten the lower torque rod mounting bolt.
    Fig 6: Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G08058847Courtesy 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: Heater Hose Clamp Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G08058848Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  17. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt.
    Fig 8: Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G08058849Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.