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Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required 

Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 1-888-424-6857

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  1. Clean the ATF cooler (see ATF COOLER CLEANING ).
  2. Remove the used grease in the flywheel hub cap and flywheel splines.
  3. Push out about 2 grams (0.07 oz.) of super high temp area grease (P/N 08798-9002) using a ruler. One gram equals 40 mm of ruler length.
    Fig 1: Identifying Dimension Of 2 Gram Grease
    G03682005Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Fill the inside of the flywheel hub cap (A) with the measured grease. Do not use more than 2.5 gram (0.086 oz.) or you will damage the transmission.
    Fig 2: Identifying Flywheel Hub Cap
    G03682006Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install a new rubber sealing ring (A) on the input shaft (B), and install the 14 mm dowel pins (C) in the flywheel housing.
    Fig 3: Installing Rubber Sealing Ring On Input Shaft
    G03682007Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the flywheel (D) on the input shaft.
  7. Place the transmission on a jack, and raise it to the engine level.
  8. Install the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 4: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Lower Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts
    G03682008Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the exhaust manifold bracket (A) and heat shield (B).
  10. Install the transmission mount bracket (A). Tighten the bolt (B) loosely, and tighten the nuts (C) to the specified torque, then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
    Fig 5: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts
    G03682009Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the transmission ground cable (D) on the transmission mount bracket.
  12. Install the front and upper transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 6: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Upper Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts
    G03682010Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Install the rear mount/bracket.
    Fig 7: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Rear Mount/Bracket Bolts
    G03682011Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Remove the engine hanger.
  15. Attach the flywheel to the drive plate with eight bolts. 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 installing the last bolt, check that the crankshaft rotate freely.
    Fig 8: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Drive Plate Bolt
    G03682012Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Connect the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the ATF cooler lines (B) (see step  1 ).
    Fig 9: Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses To ATF Cooler Lines
    G03682013Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Install new set rings (A) on the driveshafts (B).
    Fig 10: Installing Set Rings On Driveshafts
    G03682014Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Install the right and left driveshaft (see DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ). While installing the driveshafts in the differential, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
    NOTE:
    • Clean the areas where the driveshafts contact 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 driveshafts into the differential until you feel its set ring engages the side gear.
  19. Connect the ball joints (A) to the knuckles (B), and install the castle nuts (C) and new cotter pins (D).
    Fig 11: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Castle Nuts
    G03682015Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Install the spindle nuts (E) on the driveshaft (see DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
  21. Install the engine under cover and its bracket.
    Fig 12: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Engine Under Cover Bolts
    G03682016Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Connect the CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor connector (A), CVT speed sensor connector (B), and vehicle speed sensor connector (C).
    Fig 13: Connecting CVT Output Shaft (Driven Pulley) Speed Sensor Connector , CVT Speed Sensor Connector, And Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
    G03682017Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Connect the transmission range switch connector (D), and install it on the connector bracket, then install the harness clamps (E) on the brackets (F).
  24. Install the shift cable bracket (A).
    Fig 14: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Shift Cable Bracket Bolts
    G03682018Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Install the shift cable end (B) on the control lever (C). Install the shift cable on its bracket, and tighten the locknut (D). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
  26. Install the plastic washer (E), then the steel washer (F), and install the spring clip (G) in the direction shown.
  27. Connect the solenoid harness connector (8P) (A) and CVT input shaft (drive pulley) speed sensor connector (B).
    Fig 15: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Transmission Ground Cable Bolt
    G03682019Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  28. Install the transmission ground cable (C).
  29. Install the starter and starter cable.
    Fig 16: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Starter And Starter Cable Bolts
    G03682020Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  30. Refill transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler hole (see CVT FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
  31. Install the battery tray and battery, then secure the battery with its hold-down bracket.
  32. Install the resonator and air cleaner housing.
  33. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper.
  34. Connect the battery terminals in the direction shown.
    Fig 17: Identifying Direction For Connecting Battery Terminals
    G03682021Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  35. Apply grease to the battery terminals.
  36. Remove the No. 15 (40 A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
  37. If the IMA battery level gauge (BAT) displays no segments, start the engine, and hold it between 3,500 RPM and 4,000 RPM without load (in the P or N position) until the BAT displays at least three segments.
  38. Reinstall the No. 15 (40 A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
  39. Check the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ).
  40. Apply parking brake, and start the engine.
  41. Shift the transmission through all gears three times, and check the shift lever operation, A/T gear position indicator operation, and shift cable adjustment.
  42. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
  43. Start the engine and let it 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 CVTF level (see CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK ).
  44. Install the engine cover.
  45. Remove the No. 15 (40 A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
  46. If the IMA battery level gauge (BAT) displays no segments, start the engine, and hold it between 3,500 RPM and 4,000 RPM without load (in the P or N position) until the BAT displays at least three segments.
  47. Reinstall the No. 15 (40 A) fuse to the under-hood fuse/relay box.
  48. Do the start clutch calibration procedures (see START CLUTCH CALIBRATION PROCEDURES ).
  49. Do the ECM idle learn procedure (see ECM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
  50. Perform a road test (see ROAD TEST ).
  51. Enter the radio anti-theft code, then enter the audio presets, and set the clock.
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