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Transmission Installation

  1. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket.
    Fig 1: Installing Air Cleaner Housing Mounting Bracket
    G01461840Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the front mount.
    Fig 2: Installing Front Mount
    G01461841Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the rear mount/bracket.
    NOTE: The illustration shows the 4WD model; 2WD model is similar.
    Fig 3: Installing Rear Mount Bracket
    G01461842Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the torque converter assembly (A) on the mainshaft (B) with the new O-ring (C).
    Fig 4: Installing Torque Converter Assembly
    G01461843Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the 14 x 20 mm dowel pins (D) in the torque converter housing.
  6. Place the transmission on a jack, and raise the transmission to the engine level.
  7. Attach the transmission to the engine, then install the transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 5: Installing Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts
    G01461844Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the stiffener (A).
  9. Install the transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 6: Installing Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts
    G01461845Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install the transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 7: Installing Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts
    G01461846Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the upper transmission mount bracket. Tighten the mount bolt (A) loosely, and tighten the transmission mount bracket bolt and nuts to the specified torque, then tighten the mount bolt to the specified torque.
    Fig 8: Installing Upper Transmission Mount Bracket
    G01461847Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft
    Fig 9: Installing New Set Ring On Intermediate Shaft
    G01461848Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contracts the transmission (differential) with solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Then install the intermediate shaft in the differential. While installing the intermediate shaft, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
  14. Install the intermediate shaft cover (C), but do not tighten the bolts.
  15. Tighten the upper right bolt (D) on the cover first, then lower right bolt (E), and lastly the left bolt (F).
  16. Install the new set ring (A) on the left driveshaft (B).
    Fig 10: Installing New Set Ring On Left Driveshaft
    G01461849Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Install the right and left driveshaft (see AXLE SHAFTS ). While installing the left driveshaft in the differential, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
    NOTE:
    • Clean the areas where the left driveshaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air.
    • Turn the right and left steering knuckle fully outward, and slide the left driveshaft into the differential until you feel its set ring engage the side gear. Slide the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft splines until you feel the driveshaft engage the intermediate shaft set ring.
  18. Install the propeller shaft (A) the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C).
    Fig 11: Installing Propeller Shaft
    G01461850Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Support the subframe with the special tool and a jack, and lift, it up to body.
    Fig 12: Supporting Subframe With Special Tool & A Jack
    G01461851Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Loosely install four new subframe mounting bolts.
    Fig 13: Installing Four New Subframe Mounting Bolts
    G01461852Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Align the reference marks (A) with the center of the subframe mounting bolts (B), then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
    Fig 14: Tightening Subframe Mounting Bolts
    G01461853Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Install the rear mount bolts.
    Fig 15: Installing Rear Mount Bolts
    G01461854Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Install a new front mount bolt (A) and nut (B) connect the ATF cooler hose (C) to the ATF cooler line, then secure the hose with clip.
    Fig 16: Installing New Front Mount Bolt & Nut
    G01461855Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  24. 4WD model: Install the shift cable.
    1. Face the dot (A) on the shift cable (B) down, then install the shift cable bracket (C) on the shift cable.
    2. Attach the shift cable end (D) to the control lever (E), then insert the control pin (F) into the control lever hole through the shift cable and.
    3. Secure the control pin with the spring clip (G). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
    4. Secure the shift cable bracket (H) with the bolts, and install the shift cable cover (l), but do not tighten the bolts.
    5. Tighten the front bolt (j) on the cover first, then the lower bolt (k), and lastly the middle bolt (L).
      Fig 17: Installing Shift Cable (4WD Model)
      G01461856Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. 2WD Model: Install the shift cable.
    1. Attach the shift cable end (A) to the control lever (B), then insert the control pin (C) into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip (D). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
    2. Secure the shift cable bracket (E) with the bolt, and install the shift cable cover (F), but do not tighten the bolts.
    3. Tighten the front bolt (G) on the cover first, then the lower bolt (H), and lastly the middle bolt (l).
      Fig 18: Installing Shift Cable (2WD Model)
      G01461857Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  26. Attach the torque converter to the drive plate with eight bolts (A). Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolts to 1/2 of the specified torque, then to the final torque, in a crisscross pattern. After tightening the last bolt, check that the crankshaft rotates freely.
    Fig 19: Attaching Torque Converter To Drive Plate With Eight Bolts
    G01461858Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  27. Install the torque converter cover (B).
  28. Connect the ball joints (A) to the lower arms (B), and install the castle nuts (C) and spring clips (D). Install the spring clips from the inside of the vehicle, with their hooked sides facing the front (E) of the vehicle in the direction shown.
    Fig 20: Installing Castle Nuts & Spring Clips
    G01461859Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  29. Connect the ball joints (F) to the lower arms, and install the nuts (G). Insert a 5 mm hex wrench (H) in the top of the ball joint pins, and tighten the nuts.
  30. Remove the engine support hanger.
  31. Connect the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the ATF cooler lines (B) (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ).
    Fig 21: Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses To The ATF Cooler Lines
    G01461860Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  32. Connect the shift solenoid harness connector (A) A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector, and solenoid valve C connector. Install the harness clamps (D) on the clamp brackets (E).
    Fig 22: Connecting Shift Solenoid Harness Connector A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve B Connector, & Solenoid Valve C Connector
    G01461861Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  33. Connect the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector.
    Fig 23: Connecting 3rd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector
    G01461862Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  34. Remove the special tool from the engine cylinder head.
    Fig 24: Removing Special Tool From Engine Cylinder Head
    G01461863Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  35. Install the brake booster and EVAP line bracket mounting bolts (A) and air cleaner housing bracket mounting bolt (B).
  36. Tighten the air cleaner housing bracket mounting bolt (C), and install the water pipe mounting bolt (D).
  37. Install the engine harness cover.
    Fig 25: Installing Engine Harness Cover
    G01461864Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  38. Connect the transmission range switch connector (A), and install it on its bracket (B).
    Fig 26: Connecting Transmission Range Switch Connector
    G01461865Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  39. Connect the connectors to the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor (C) and output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor (D).
  40. Connect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector and 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (B), and install the harness clamps (C) on the clamp brackets (D).
    Fig 27: Connecting A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Connector & 2nd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector
    G01461866Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  41. Install the transmission ground terminal (E).
  42. Install the splash shield.
  43. Install the battery base, then install the harness clamp on the clamp bracket on the base.
  44. Refill the transmission with ATF (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
  45. Install the intake air duct and air cleaner housing.
  46. Install the battery tray and battery, then secure the battery with its hold-down bracket.
  47. Connect the battery positive terminal, then connect the negative terminal.
  48. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all gears three times.
  49. Check the shift lever operation. A/T gear position indicator operation, and shift cable adjustment.
  50. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES ).
  51. Start the engine, and let it idle reach normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on) with the transmission in the P or N position, then turn it off and check the ATF level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK ).
  52. Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
  53. Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
  54. Perform the road test. See ROAD TEST .
  55. Loosen the bolts of the front, rear, and upper transmission mounts after the road test.
  56. Retighten the upper transmission mount bolt.

    Torque: 54 N.m (5.5 kfg.m, 40 lbf-ft 

  57. Retighten the rear mount bolt.

    Torque: 64 N.m (6.5 kfg.m, 47 Ft. Lbs) 

  58. Lastly, tighten the front mount bolt.

    Torque: 64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 Ft. Lbs) 

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