Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required 

• Engine Hanger Adapter VSB02C000015
• CR-V Engine Hanger Adapter VSB02C000032
• Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
• Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256

These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

1. Remove the front bulkhead cover.
2. Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
3. Remove the air cleaner:
   • K24Z1 engine (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • K24Z6 engine (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
4. Remove the intake air duct:
   • K24Z1 engine (see THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • K24Z6 engine (see THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
5. Remove the battery base (see INTAKE AIR RESONATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
6. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
7. Remove the front wheels.
8. Remove the splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
9. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the transmission fluid (ATF).
   Fig 1: Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specification

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10. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
11. Fix the hood in the vertical position.
12. K24Z1 engine: Remove the harness clamp from the clamp bracket, and remove the air cleaner housing bracket.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Bracket And Harness Clamp

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13. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (A) and the transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) connector (B), and remove the harness clamps (C) from the clamp brackets (D).

    K24Z1 engine 

    Fig 3: Identifying A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Connector And Harness Clamps (K24Z1 Engine)

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    K24Z6 engine 

    Fig 4: Identifying A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Connector And Harness Clamps (K24Z6 Engine)

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14. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A), and remove the connector from its bracket.

    K24Z1 engine 

    Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Connector (K24Z1 Engine)

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    K24Z6 engine 

    Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Connector (K24Z6 Engine)

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15. Disconnect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B) and the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (C).
16. K24Z1 engine: Remove the harness clamp (D)from the clamp bracket (E).

    K24Z6 engine: Remove the bolt securing the harness clamp bracket (F) from the transmission housing.

17. Disconnect the transmission fluid pressure switch B (3rd clutch) connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B) from its bracket (C).
    Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch B (3rd Clutch) Connector And Harness Clamp

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18. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (A), the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (B), and the shift solenoid wire harness connector (C), then remove the harness clamp (D) from the clamp bracket (E).
    Fig 8: Identifying A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve B Connector And A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve C Connector

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19. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF lines (B). Turn the end of the ATF cooler hoses up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the hoses and lines.
    Fig 9: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses And ATF Lines

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20. K24Z6 engine: Remove the bolts securing the install pipe component.
    Fig 10: Identifying Pipe Component And Bolts

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21. K24Z6 engine: Remove the bolts securing the connector bracket.
    Fig 11: Identifying Connector Bracket And Bolts

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22. Attach the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded hole in the cylinder head.
    Fig 12: Attaching Engine Hanger Adapter (Vsb02C000015) To Threaded Hole In Cylinder Head

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23. Remove both lids (A) for the front damper flange nuts from the cowl cover. Position the engine hanger adapters (VSB02C000032) over the damper flange nuts.
    Fig 13: Identifying Both Lids And Engine Hanger Adapters (VSB02C000032) Damper Flange Nuts

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24. Carefully position the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) on the vehicle, and attach the hook (A) to the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015). Tighten the wing nut (B) by hand, and lift and support the engine.
    Fig 14: Attaching Hook To Engine Hanger Adapter (VSB02C000015)

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25. Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench (A) in the top of the ball joint pins (B), and remove the nuts (C), then separate the stabilizer links (D) from the stabilizer (E).
    Fig 15: Identifying Allen Wrench, Ball Joint Pins And Nuts

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26. Remove the nuts (F) and the bolts (G) securing the lower arms (H) and the ball joints (I), and separate the lower arms from the ball joints.
27. Disconnect the A/F sensor connector (K24Z1 engine) and the secondary HO2S connector.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting A/F Sensor Connector (K24Z1 Engine) And Secondary HO2S Connector

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28. K24Z1 engine: Remove the A/F sensor harness and the secondary HO2S harness from the harness clamps.

    K24Z6 engine: Remove the secondary HO2S harness from the harness clamp.

    Fig 17: Removing Secondary HO2S Harness From Harness Clamp

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29. Remove the three-way catalytic converter (K24Z1 engine) or the under-floor three-way catalytic converter (K24Z6 engine).
    Fig 18: Identifying Three-Way Catalytic Converter (K24Z1 Engine) And Under-Floor Three-Way Catalytic Converter (K24Z6 Engine)

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30. 4WD: Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C). Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.
    Fig 19: Identifying Across Propeller Shaft Bolts And Reference Mark

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31. Remove the steering gearbox bracket mounting bolts.
    Fig 20: Identifying Steering Gearbox Bracket Mounting Bolts

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32. Remove the steering gearbox bracket mounting bolts.
    Fig 21: Identifying Steering Gearbox Bracket Mounting Bolts

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33. Support the steering gearbox on both sides from the body with nylon straps.
34. Remove the bolt (A) securing the power steering fluid line clamp.
    Fig 22: Identifying Power Steering Fluid Line Clamp And Bolt

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35. Remove the power steering fluid line from the line clamps (B).
36. Remove the bolt securing the ATF filter on the front subframe.
    Fig 23: Identifying ATF Filter Bolt On Front Subframe

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37. Place a jack under the engine, raise it just enough to take it off of the mount, and remove the lower torque rod bolts.
    Fig 24: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Bolts

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38. Remove the jack.
39. Remove the shift cable cover (A).
    Fig 25: Identifying Shift Cable Cover, Spring Clip And Control Pin

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40. Remove the spring clip (B) and the control pin (C), and separate the shift cable end (D) from the control lever (E).
41. Remove the bolts securing the shift cable brackets (F) (G). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
42. Check the bushing (H) in the shift cable end for proper fit and wear. If the bushing is loose or worn, replace the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
43. Remove the shift cable holder bracket from the transmission.
    Fig 26: Identifying Shift Cable Holder Bracket And Bolts

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44. 4WD: Remove the propeller shaft protector.
    Fig 27: Identifying Propeller Shaft Protector And Bolt

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45. Remove both mid-bracket bolts.
    Fig 28: Identifying Both Mid-Bracket Bolts

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46. Make reference marks (A) on the body across the marks (B) on the edge of the front subframe (C).
    Fig 29: Identifying Reference Marks On Body Across Marks

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47. Attach the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the subframe by looping the strap (A) over the front of the subframe, then secure the strap with the stop (B), then tighten the wing nut (C).
    Fig 30: Attaching Subframe Adapter (VSB02C000016) To Subframe By Looping Strap Over Front Of Subframe

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48. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then tighten the bolts.
49. Remove the six bolts securing the front subframe (A), and lower the subframe.
    Fig 31: Identifying Front Subframe And Bolts

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50. Remove the torque converter cover (A), and remove the drive plate bolts (B) (8) while rotating the crankshaft pulley.

    K24Z1 engine 

    Fig 32: Identifying Torque Converter Cover And Drive Plate Bolts - K24Z1 Engine

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    K24Z6 engine 

    Fig 33: Identifying Torque Converter Cover And Drive Plate Bolts - K24Z6 Engine

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51. Remove the left side driveshaft from the differential and the right side driveshaft from the intermediate shaft. Clean then coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, and put plastic bags over the driveshaft ends. Secure the driveshafts to the body with a strap.
    Fig 34: Removing Plastic Bags Over Driveshaft Ends

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52. Remove the intermediate shaft. Clean then coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, and put plastic bags over the intermediate shaft ends.
    NOTE: Plug the intermediate shaft hole to prevent dirt and solvent from entering the transmission.
    Fig 35: Identifying Intermediate Shaft And Bolts

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53. Remove the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 36: Identifying Upper Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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54. Place a jack under the transmission, raise the transmission just enough to take it off of the mount, and remove the transmission mount bracket bolts.
    Fig 37: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts

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55. Remove the jack.
56. Lower the transmission by loosening the wing nut on the engine support hanger, and tilt the engine just enough for the transmission to clear the side frame.
57. Place a jack under the transmission.
58. K24Z6 engine: Remove the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 38: Identifying Lower Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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59. Remove the front transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 39: Identifying Front Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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60. K24Z6 engine: Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor cover (A).
    Fig 40: Identifying Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Cover And Bolts

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61. Remove the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 41: Identifying Rear Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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62. Slide the transmission away from the engine to remove it from the vehicle.
63. Remove the torque converter and the dowel pins.
    Fig 42: Identifying Torque Converter And Dowel Pins

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64. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it is damaged (see DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
65. 4WD: Install the propeller shaft protector.
    Fig 43: Identifying Propeller Shaft Protector And Bolts

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66. If you will be installing an overhauled or remanufactured transmission, clean the ATF cooler (see ATF COOLER CLEANING ).