Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required

Universal eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
Fit engine hanger adapter VSB02C000026
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.
To avoid damaging the wires and the terminals, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector housings.

Make sure you have anti-theft code for the audio system.
Remove the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
Remove the battery hold-down bracket, and remove the battery and the battery tray.
Remove the harness clamps from the battery base, then remove the battery base.
Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheels.
Remove the splash shield.
Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

Fig 1: Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specification
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector, the solenoid valve B connector, and the solenoid valve C connector.

Fig 2: Identifying A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Connectors
Remove the harness clamp (D).
Remove the mounting bolts securing the harness cover (E), and remove the clamp (F).
Disconnect the transmission range switch harness connector (A), the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (B), the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (C), and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (D).

Fig 3: Identifying Connectors And Harness Clamp
Remove the A/F sensor connector (E) from the clamp bracket.
Remove the harness clamp (F).
Disconnect the shift solenoid harness connector (A) and the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Connectors, ATF Cooler Hoses And Harness Clamp
Remove the harness clamps (C).
Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (D). Turn the end of the ATF cooler hoses up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the hoses and the lines.
Remove the air cleaner bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying Air Cleaner Bracket
Install the universal eyelet with a 10 mm (0.4 in.) spacer.

Fig 6: Identifying Universal Eyelet
Install the Fit engine hanger adapter to the engine support hanger, then carefully install the fit engine hanger adapter and the engine support hanger.

Fig 7: Identifying Engine Hanger Adapter On Engine Support Hanger
Attach the hook (A) of the engine support hanger to the universal eyelet, then turn the wing nut (B) to support the engine.
Remove the front transmission housing mounting bolts.

Fig 8: Identifying Front Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts
Remove the spindle nut, and tap the driveshaft (A) inward with a plastic hammer to allow the special tool to fit on the lower arm ball joint.

Fig 9: Identifying Driveshaft, Ball Joint Pin, Tie-Rod Ends And Nuts
Insert a 5 mm Allen wrench (B) in the end of the ball joint pin (C), and remove the nuts (D), then separate the front stabilizer link from the stabilizer.
Remove the cotter pins (E) and the ball joint nuts (F) from the tie-rod ends (G), then separate the steering tie-rod ends from the knuckles (H) (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
Remove the spring clips (I) and the castle nuts (J), then separate the lower arms (K) from the knuckles (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
Remove the shift cable cover (A), then remove the shift cable holder (B).

Fig 10: Identifying Shift Cable Cover, Holder, Lock Washer, Lock Bolt
Pry up the lock tab of the lock washer (C), and remove the lock bolt (D) and the lock washer, then separate the shift cable (E) from the selector control shaft (F). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
Remove the driveshafts from the differential and the intermediate shaft. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over driveshaft ends.

Fig 11: Covering Driveshaft Ends With Plastic Bags
Remove the intermediate shaft. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over intermediate shaft ends.

Fig 12: Identifying Intermediate Shaft With Mounting Bolts
Remove the torque converter cover (A), and remove the drive plate bolts (B) (8) while rotating the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 13: Identifying Torque Converter Cover And Drive Plate Bolts
Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolts, the bracket, and the stiffener.

Fig 14: Identifying Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolts, Bracket And Stiffener
Remove the gearbox mounting bolts and the bracket.

Fig 15: Identifying Gearbox Mounting Bolts And Bracket
Remove the rear mount bracket bolts.

Fig 16: Identifying Rear Mount Bracket Bolts
Hang the steering gearbox from the body with nylon straps on both sides.
Support the front subframe with a jack.

Fig 17: Supporting Front Subframe With Jack
Remove the four front subframe mounting bolts, then lower the front subframe.

Fig 18: Identifying Front Subframe Mounting Bolts
Remove the headlight harness cover.
Remove the transmission ground cable terminal (A).

Fig 19: Identifying Transmission Ground Cable Terminal, Breather Tube, Mount Bolt And Bracket
Disconnect the breather tube (B) from the breather joint, and remove the transmission mount bracket bolt and nuts, and the mount bolt (C), then remove the transmission mount bracket (D).
Place a jack under the transmission.
Remove the rear and lower transmission housing mounting bolts.

Fig 20: Identifying Rear And Lower Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts
Slide the transmission away from the engine to remove it from the vehicle.
Remove the rear mount/bracket from the transmission.

Fig 21: Identifying Rear Mount/Bracket From Transmission
Remove the rear mount base bracket.

Fig 22: Identifying Rear Mount Base Bracket
Remove the torque converter and the dowel pins.

Fig 23: Identifying Torque Converter And Dowel Pins
Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it is damaged.