Special Tools Required

Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566*
Engine hanger/adapter VSB02C000015*
Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016*
*These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 1-888-424-6857.

Make sure the two dowel pins (A) are installed in the clutch housing.

Fig 1: Identifying Dowel Pins & Clutch Housing
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Install the release fork, the release bearing, and the boot (see step 4 in CLUTCH REPLACEMENT ).
Install the rear transmission mount bracket (A) and the rear transmission mount (B).
4WD

Fig 2: Rear Transmission Mount Bracket & Rear Transmission Mount (4WD) With Torque Specifications
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2WD

Fig 3: Rear Transmission Mount Bracket & Rear Transmission Mount (2WD) With Torque Specifications
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Place the transmission on the transmission jack, and raise it to the engine level.
Align the transmission mainshaft and the clutch pressure plate, then move the transmission inward until there is no gap between the transmission housing and the engine block.
Install the four lower transmission mounting bolts.

Fig 4: Lower Transmission Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Install the front engine mount (A) with new bolts (B).

Fig 5: Front Engine Mount & Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Install the clutch cover (A).

Fig 6: Clutch Cover With Torque Specifications
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Lift and support the front subframe (A) with the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) and a jack (B).

Fig 7: Identifying Front Subframe & Adapter
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Install the front subframe (A) in its original position by aligning it with the marks (B) you made in the removal procedure.

Fig 8: Front Subframe With Torque Specifications
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Install the three new bolts for the rear transmission mount.

Fig 9: Bolts For Rear Transmission Mount With Torque Specifications
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Loosely install a new front engine mount bracket bolt (A) and new nut (B).

Fig 10: Identifying Front Engine Mount Bracket Bolt & Nut
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4WD: Install the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION ).
Install the intermediate shaft (see INTERMEDIATE SHAFT INSTALLATION ).
Install the front driveshafts (see FRONT DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
Connect the ball joint to the lower arm (see step 4 in LOWER ARM REPLACEMENT ), and the front stabilizer link to the lower arm (see step 3 in STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Lower the vehicle on the lift.
Install the transmission mount bolt (A) and the transmission mount bracket bolt (B) and nuts (C).

Fig 11: Transmission Mount Bolt, Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt & Nuts With Torque Specifications
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Raise the vehicle on the lift.
Tighten the front engine mount bracket mounting bolt.

Fig 12: Front Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Refill the transmission with recommended transmission fluid (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).
Install the splash shield (A).

Fig 13: Identifying Splash Shield
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Lower the vehicle on the lift.
Install the two upper transmission mounting bolts.

Fig 14: Upper Transmission Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification
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Remove the engine support hanger and the engine hanger/adapter from the engine. Then install the purge joint pipe to the threaded hole in the cylinder head.
Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the end of the cylinder rod. Install the slave cylinder (A) and the clutch line bracket (B). Be careful not to bend the clutch line (C).

Fig 15: Slave Cylinder & Clutch Line With Torque Specifications
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Apply a light coat of silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) to the shift cable ends (A).
NOTE: Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.

Fig 16: Cable Bracket, Cables & Shift Cables With Torque Specifications ('07-08 Models)
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Fig 17: Cable Bracket, Cables & Shift Cables With Torque Specifications ('09-10 Models)
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Install the shift cable bracket (B) and the shift cables (C), then install the new cotter pins (D) or the lock pins (E).
Connect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (A) and back-up light switch connector (B).

Fig 18: Output Shaft Speed Sensor Connector & Back-Up Light Switch Connector With Torque Specifications
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Install the ground cable (C).
Place a floor jack under the lower arm, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight.
Retighten the lower arm ball joint castle nut and the front stabilizer link mounting nut to the specified torque.
Install the battery base (see step 50 in ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
Install the intake air duct (see step 52 in ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
Install the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Do the battery installation procedure (see INSTALLATION ).
Check the shift lever and clutch operation.
Check the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
Test-drive the vehicle.