Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required 

• Engine support hanger 07XAA-001030A
• Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019
• Subframe adapter EQS07AODSY0

1. Before disconnecting the battery, make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset stations.
2. Remove the bolt securing the lower portion of the windshield washer reservoir opening. Remove the support rod, then fix the hood in a vertical position using the support rod.
3. Remove the intake air duct, resonator cover, and air cleaner housing assembly.
4. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, then remove the positive terminal.
5. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, then remove the battery and battery tray.
6. Remove the battery cable clamps, connector, and relay bracket from the battery base.
7. Remove the battery base.
8. 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 1: Removing Drain Plug

   
9. Remove the ATF cooler hose (A) from the clamp (B) on the starter.
   Fig 2: Removing ATF Cooler Hose

   
NOTE: Check for any signs of leakage at the hose joints.
10. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF cooler lines (C). Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses up to prevent ATF flowing out, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.
11. Remove the starter cables (A) from the starter (B) and clamp bracket (C), then remove the starter.
    Fig 3: Removing Starter

    
12. Remove the transmission ground terminal (D).
13. Disconnect the shift solenoid valve B connector (E), and C connector (F), then remove the harness clamp from the clamp bracket.
14. Disconnect the connectors from the 3rd clutch pressure switch (A), mainshaft speed sensor (B), and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B (C), then remove the harness clamps from the clamp brackets.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Connectors From 3rd Clutch Pressure Switch, Mainshaft Speed Sensor, & A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valves

    
15. Disconnect the connector from the torque converter clutch solenoid valve/shift solenoid valve A (A), then remove the connector from harness cover (B).
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Connectors From Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve/Shift Solenoid Valve & Removing Connector From Harness Cover

    
16. Remove the bolt securing connector bracket (C).
17. Remove the bolt securing the harness cover, then push the harness cover rearward to remove it from the transmission hanger (D).
18. Disconnect the connectors from the countershaft speed sensor (A), and 2nd clutch pressure switch (B).
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Connectors From Countershaft Speed Sensor & 2nd Clutch Pressure Switch

    
19. Remove the A/T gear position switch connector (C) from the connector bracket (D), then disconnect it.
20. Remove the nut (A) from the front mount, and disconnect the vacuum tube (B) at the joint (C).
    Fig 7: Removing Nut From Front Mount & Disconnecting Vacuum Tube At Joint

    
21. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 8: Removing Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

    
22. Remove the engine covers.
    Fig 9: Removing Engine Covers

    
23. Lift and support the engine with engine support hanger (A) and engine balance bar (B). Attatch the front arm (C) to the front cylinder head with a spacer (D) and the 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (E). Attatch the rear arm (F) the rear cylinder head with the 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (G).
    Fig 10: Lifting & Supporting Engine

    
24. Remove the splash shield.
    Fig 11: Removing Splash Shield

    
25. Remove the oxygen sensor connectors (A) from their connector brackets (B), and remove the harnesses from the clamps (C).
    Fig 12: Removing Oxygen Sensor Connectors

    
26. Remove the exhaust pipe A (D) and three way catalytic converter (E).
27. Remove the spring pins (A) and castle nuts (B), and separate the lower arms (C) from the knuckles (D) (see Knuckle/Hub Replacement ).
    Fig 13: Separating Lower Arms From Knuckles

    
28. Put a 6 mm Allen-type wrench (E) in the top of the ball joint pin (F), and remove the nut (G), then separate the stabilizer link (H).
NOTE: To prevent damage to the control lever (C), remove the bolts securing the holder before removing the bolts securing the cover.
Fig 14: Removing Shift Cable Cover

29. Remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder (A), then remove the shift cable cover (B).
30. Remove the lock bolt (D) securing the control lever, then remove the shift cable (E) with the control lever. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
31. 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 15: Installing Bolt & Nut On Shift Cable Cover

    
32. Remove the torque converter cover (A), then remove the eight drive plate bolts (B) one at a time while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 16: Removing Drive Plate Bolts

    
33. Remove the engine stiffener bolts (C).
34. Remove the clip (A) on the power steering fluid return hose (B) from the bracket (C).
    Fig 17: Removing Power Steering Fluid Return Hose Clip

    
35. Remove the power steering fluid pipe bracket bolts (D) and bracket (E), and remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (F).
36. Remove the stiffener (A), the steering gearbox mounting bolt (B) and nut (C).
    Fig 18: Removing Stiffeners (1 Of 2)

    
37. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolts (A) and nut (B), and remove the stiffener (C).
    Fig 19: Removing Stiffeners (2 Of 2)

    
38. Remove the rear mount mounting bolts (D).
39. Unclamp the power steering fluid pipe clamps (A), and remove the bolt (B) securing the power steering fluid pipe bracket (C).
    Fig 20: Removing Power Steering Fluid Pipe Bracket

    
40. Remove the transmission lower mount nuts.
    Fig 21: Removing Transmission Lower Mount Nuts

    
41. Make reference marks (A) on the body across the marks (B) on the edge of the front subframe (C).
    Fig 22: Making Reference Marks

    
NOTE: The adapter is designed to be used with the Honda transmission jack (model number LSL-W 93714) or powertrain lift (model number OTC-1585) . It will also work with most commercially available transmission jacks.
Fig 23: Loosening Subframe Adapter Adjustable Arm Bolts

42. Loosen the four bolts (A) holding the adjustable arms (B) of the front subframe adapter (T/IXI EQ07AODSY0) to its center plate.
43. Line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach the adapter to the jack base with the bolts (A) that came with the jack. Tighten the bolts securely.
    Fig 24: Attaching Adapter To Jack Base

    
44. Raise the jack to vehicle height, then attach the adapter to the front subframe by sliding the adapter's nut plates (B), between the subframe and the body.
    Fig 25: Attaching Adapter To Front Subframe

    
45. Insert the nut plate bolts through the holes in the adapter and the subframe; then thread the bolts (C) into the nut plates and tighten them to 54 N.m (5.5 kgf-m, 40 Lbf.ft).
46. Remove the 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (A), subframe mounting bolts (4) (B), and the stiffeners (C), then lower the front subframe (D).
    Fig 26: Lowering Front Subframe

    
47. Hang the steering gearbox on passenger side with a rope to the body.
48. Remove the transmission lower mounts.
    Fig 27: Removing Transmission Lower Mounts

    
49. Pry the left driveshaft out of the differential and the right driveshaft from the intermediate shaft (see step 10 on Driveshaft Removal ).
50. Move the left driveshaft to the front side. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then tie the plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
    Fig 28: Moving Left Driveshaft

    
51. Remove the intermediate shaft.
    Fig 29: Removing Intermediate Shaft

    
52. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then tie plastic bags over both ends of the intermediate shaft.
53. Remove the front mount bracket.
    Fig 30: Removing Front Mount Bracket

    
54. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 31: Removing Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

    
55. Lower the transmission, and tilt the engine just enough for the transmission to clear its end cover from the side frame.
56. Place a transmission jack under the transmission.
NOTE: If the torque converter is stuck to the drive plate, pull it toward the transmission housing from the starter opening.
57. Pull the transmission away from the engine until it clears the dowel pins, then lower it on the transmission jack.
58. Remove the shift cable cover, then remove the torque converter assembly from the torque converter housing.
    Fig 32: Removing Torque Converter Assembly

    
59. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it's damaged.
60. Remove the 6 x 1.0 x 14 mm bolt that you installed on the shift cable cover in step 31 .