Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Subframe Alignment Pin 070AG-SJAA10S
• 2008 V6 Attachment Arm SIL02C000033*
• Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*
• Engine Hanger Balance Bar VSB02C000019*
• Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016*

*: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

1. Clean the ATF cooler after you removed the transmission, or when you are installing an overhauled or remanufactured transmission (see ATF COOLER CLEANING  ).
2. Install the clamp bracket (A).
   Fig 1: Clamp Bracket With Torque Specifications

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3. Replace the upper transmission mount bolt (B).
4. Install a new O-ring (A) on the torque converter (B), then install the torque converter on the mainshaft (C).
   NOTE: Make sure the torque converter is fully engaged on the mainshaft starter shaft and the ATF pump gear. Failure to do so will result in severe transmission or engine damage.
   Fig 2: Identifying O-Ring And Torque Converter With Dowel Pin

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5. Install the 14x20 mm dowel pin (D) and the 10 x 20 mm dowel pin (E) in the torque converter housing.
6. Place the transmission on a jack, and raise the transmission to the engine level, then fit the transmission to the engine.
7. Install the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.
   Fig 3: Lower Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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8. Install the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.
   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the CKP sensor.
   Fig 4: Rear Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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9. Install the front transmission housing mounting bolt (A) using a socket 22 mm long and a torque wrench.
   Fig 5: Front Transmission Housing Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

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10. Install the front transmission housing mounting bolt (B).
11. Install the front engine mount bracket (A) with new bolts.
    Fig 6: Front Engine Mount Bracket With Bolts With Torque Specifications

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12. Install the lower transmission mount with new bolts.
    Fig 7: Lower Transmission Mount With Bolts With Torque Specifications

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13. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry with compressed air.
    NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.
14. Install a new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B).
    Fig 8: Intermediate Shaft Splines And Oil Seal With Torque Specifications

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15. Check oil seal (C), and replace it if it is damaged (see Selector Control Shaft Oil Seal Replacement  ).
16. Apply ATF to the intermediate shaft splines (C), put the heat shield on the intermediate shaft, then install the intermediate shaft; be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
    NOTE: Insert the intermediate shaft carefully to prevent damaging the oil seal.
17. Install the rear warm up three way catalytic converter (WU-TWC) bracket (E).
18. Connect the CKP sensor connector (A), and install the CKP sensor cover (B) and the sensor harness clamp bracket (C).
    Fig 9: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Connector With Torque Specifications

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19. Clean the areas where the left driveshaft is inserted into the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry with some compressed air.
    NOTE: Do not wash the rubber part with the solvent.
20. Install a new set ring (A) on the left driveshaft (B).
    Fig 10: Inserting Left Driveshaft Horizontally To Prevent Damaging Oil Seal

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21. Check the oil seal (C), and replace it if it is damaged (see Selector Control Shaft Oil Seal Replacement  ).
22. Install the left driveshaft. Be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission. Turn the steering knuckle fully outward, and slide the driveshaft into the differential until you feel its set ring fully engage the side gear.
    NOTE: Insert the left driveshaft carefully to prevent damaging the oil seal.
23. Apply the recommended grease to the right driveshaft inboard-joint splines (see step 4 on FRONT DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
24. Slide the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft splines until you feel the driveshaft fully engage the intermediate shaft set ring.
25. Remove the transmission jack.
26. Set the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe by looping the strap (A) over the front of the front subframe, then secure the strap with the stop (B), then tighten the wing nut (C).
    Fig 11: Setting Subframe Adapter (VSB02C000016) To Front Subframe By Looping Strap

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27. Raise the transmission jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach them with the bolts.
28. Raise the front subframe up to the body, then loosely install new front subframe mounting bolts (A), the front stiffener mounting bolts (B), and new rear stiffener mounting bolts (C).
    NOTE: Be careful when connecting these items:

    • Engine mounts and its brackets.
    • Lower transmission mount and front subframe.
    • Damper forks and lower arms.
    • Power steering pump outlet hose and it's bracket.
    • Steering gearbox pinion shaft.
      Fig 12: Raising Front Subframe Up To Body With Torque Specifications

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29. Secure the front subframe in the following procedure.
    1. Loosely tighten the front subframe mounting bolt (A) in the right rear stiffener until the front subframe insulator contacts the body; insert the subframe alignment pin (070AG-SJAA10S) through the positioning slot (B) on the right rear stiffener, through the positioning hole (C) on the front subframe, and into the positioning hole (D) on the body.
    2. Loosely tighten the front subframe mounting bolt in the left rear stiffener in the same manner as in step  1.
    3. Reinsert the subframe alignment pin through the positioning slot on the right rear stiffener, through the positioning hole on the front subframe, and into the positioning hole on the body, then tighten the front subframe mounting bolt in the right rear stiffener to the specified torque.
    4. Tighten the front subframe mounting bolt in the left rear stiffener in the same manner as in step  3.
    5. Tighten the front subframe mounting bolts in the right front stiffener and the left front stiffener to the specified torque.
    6. Check that the positioning holes and slots are aligned using the subframe alignment pin.
    7. Tighten the rear and front stiffener mounting bolts to the specified torque.
       Fig 13: Front Subframe Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

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30. Remove the transmission jack and the subframe adapter.
31. Replace the front subframe middle mount bolts, then tighten the bolts to the specified torque on both sides.
    Fig 14: Front Subframe Middle Mount Bolts With Torque Specifications

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32. Install the lower transmission mount nuts.
    Fig 15: Lower Transmission Mount Nuts With Torque Specifications

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33. Attach the torque converter to the drive plate with eight bolts (A). Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolts to half 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 16: Torque Converter Cover Bolt With Torque Specifications

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34. Install the torque converter cover (B).
35. 4WD: Install the 14 x 20 mm dowel pin (A) in the transmission, and install the transfer assembly (B) on the transmission.
    Fig 17: Transfer Assembly And Dowel Pin With Torque Specifications

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36. 4WD Install the No. 1 propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C).
    Fig 18: No. 1 Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange With Torque Specifications

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37. 4WD: Connect the transfer breather hose (A) over the breather pipe (B) with the dot mark (C) facing the rear of the vehicle, then install the hose on the clamp (D) at the dot mark (E).
    Fig 19: Identifying Transfer Breather Hose And Clamp

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38. Install exhaust pipe A with new self-locking nuts and new gaskets (B).
    • 4WD (see 4WD MODEL ).
    • 2WD (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT ).
      Fig 20: Exhaust Pipe With Self-Locking Nuts With Torque Specifications

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39. Connect the knuckle ball joint (A) on the lower arm (B) on both sides.
    NOTE: Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads.
    Fig 21: Knuckle Ball Joint And Lower Arm With Torque Specifications

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40. Install new damper fork mounting bolts (C) and nut (D) on both sides, and loosely tighten the nuts.
41. Tighten the new castle nut (E) on both sides to the lowest torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
    NOTE: Insert a new cotter pin (F) into the ball joint pin hole from the front to the rear of the vehicle, and bend its end as shown. Check the ball joint pin hole direction before connecting the ball joint.
42. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint (A) to the knuckle (B) on both sides.
    NOTE: Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads.
    Fig 22: Tie-Rod End Ball Joint And Knuckle With Torque Specifications

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43. Install a new nut (C) on both sides, and tighten it to the specified torque.
44. Install a new cotter pin (D) on both sides, and bend it as shown.
45. Connect the ATF cooler hose (A) to the ATF cooler line (B), and secure the hose with its clip (C) (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT  ).
    Fig 23: Identifying ATF Cooler Hose And ATF Cooler Line With Clip

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46. Connect the power steering fluid hose (A) to the power steering fluid line (B), and secure the hose with its clip (C) as shown.
    Fig 24: Identifying Power Steering Fluid Hose

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47. Connect the front engine mount actuator harness connector.
    Fig 25: Identifying Front Engine Mount Actuator Harness Connector

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48. Connect the rear engine mount actuator harness connector.
    Fig 26: Identifying Rear Engine Mount Actuator Harness Connector

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49. Install the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 27: Upper Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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50. Position the transmission upper mount (A), and loosely install new upper transmission mount bolts (B) to the body.
    Fig 28: Transmission Upper Mount With Torque Specifications

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51. Loosely install new upper transmission mount bracket bolts (C) and nut (D) to the transmission housing.
52. Install a new rear engine mount bolt (A), then install the rear engine mount stop (B) with new nuts (C).
    Fig 29: Rear Engine Mount Bolt With Torque Specifications

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53. Loosely install a new front mount bolt (A), then install the front mount stop (B) with new nuts (C).
    Fig 30: Front Mount Bolt With Torque Specifications

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54. Remove the engine support hanger and the engine hanger balance bar with the 2008 V6 attachment arm.
55. Tighten the front engine mount bolt to 54 N•m (5.5 kgf•m, 40 lbf•ft).
56. Tighten the rear engine mount bolt to 54 N•m (5.5 kgf•m, 40 lbf•ft).
57. Tighten the upper transmission mount bracket bolts and nut to 59 N•m (6.0 kgf•m, 44 lbf•ft).
58. Install the connector bracket to the front cylinder head.
    Fig 31: Connector Bracket With Torque Specifications

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59. Install the harness clamp bracket to the rear cylinder head.
    Fig 32: Harness Clamp Bracket With Torque Specifications

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60. Install a new O-ring (A) on the pump outlet hose (B), and install the pump outlet hose on the pump (C).
    Fig 33: Pump Outlet Hose And O-Ring With Torque Specifications

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61. Install the hose bracket (D) on the rear cylinder head cover.
62. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.
    Fig 34: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector

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63. 4WD: Install the transfer breather hose (A) on the clamp (B) with the dot mark (C) facing the left of vehicle.
    Fig 35: Identifying Transfer Breather Hose And Clamp

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64. Connect the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the ATF cooler lines (B), and secure the hoses with the clips (C) (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT  ).
    Fig 36: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses

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65. Connect the transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) connector.
    Fig 37: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch A (2nd Clutch) Connector

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66. Secure the harness clamp bracket with the bolt.
    Fig 38: Harness Clamp Bracket With Torque Specifications

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67. Install the harness cover (A) on its bracket (B), and secure it with the harness cover mounting bolt.
    Fig 39: Harness Cover, Bracket And Harness Cover Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

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68. Connect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (C).
69. Install the harness clamp bracket (D), and install the harness clamp (E) on the bracket.
70. Connect these connectors:
    • Transmission fluid pressure switch B (3rd clutch) connector (A)
    • Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B)
    • ATF temperature sensor connector (C)
      Fig 40: Identifying ATF Temperature Sensor Connector And Harness Clamp

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71. Install the harness clamp (D) on its bracket.
72. Connect these connectors:
    • Transmission range switch connector (A)
    • Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (B)
      Fig 41: Identifying Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed Sensor Connector

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73. Install the harness cover (A) on its bracket (B), and secure it with the bolt.
    Fig 42: Harness Cover And A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Connector With Torque Specifications

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74. Connect these connectors:
    • A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (C)
    • A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (D)
    • 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (E)
    • Shift solenoid wire harness connector (F)
75. Apply molybdenum grease to the hole in the bushing (A) in the shift cable bracket (C) with the nuts.
    Fig 43: Shift Solenoid Wire Harness Connector And Bushing With Torque Specifications

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76. Attach the shift cable end to the selector control lever (D), then insert the control pin (E) into the selector control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip (F).
77. Remove the ATF dipstick, then install the starter (A), a new gasket (B), and the harness clamp bracket (C).
    Fig 44: Starter And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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78. Install the harness clamp bracket (A), and install the harness clamp (B) on its bracket.
    Fig 45: Harness Clamp Bracket And Transmission Ground Terminal With Torque Specifications

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79. Install the positive starter cable (C) and the S terminal connector (D).
80. Install the transmission ground terminal (E), and install the lower radiator hose (F) in its clamp (G), then install the ATF dipstick (H).
81. Install the battery base (A), and install the harness clamp (B) on its bracket (C).
    Fig 46: Battery Base And Harness Clamp With Bracket With Torque Specifications

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82. Install the strut brace (A), then install the brake booster vacuum hose (B) onto the strut brace.
    Fig 47: Strut Brace Mounting Nuts With Torque Specifications

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83. Connect PCM connectors A, B, and C, then install the PCM bracket with the bolts (see step 53 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
84. Install the air cleaner housing (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
85. Install the front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
86. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
87. Refill the transmission with ATF (see step  6 on ).
88. Place a floor jack under the lower arm, and raise the front suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight. Do not place the jack against the ball joint pin of the knuckle. Tighten the damper fork mounting nut while holding the mounting bolt to 64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft).
89. While an assistant supports the hood, and reinstall the driver's side hood support strut bracket with the bolts to proper location.
    Fig 48: Driver's Side Hood Support Strut Bracket With Bolts To Proper Location With Torque Specifications

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90. Reattach the passenger's side hood support strut on the pivot bolt (see HOOD SUPPORT STRUT REPLACEMENT ).
91. Install the engine undercover, (see ENGINE UNDERCOVER REPLACEMENT )
92. Install the front wheels, then set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
93. Install the steering joint in the following procedure.
    1. Remove the steering wheel holder tool.
    2. Install the steering joint on the steering gearbox pinion shaft (see step 59 on STEERING GEARBOX INSTALLATION ).
    3. Install the steering joint cover (see step 63 on STEERING GEARBOX INSTALLATION ).
94. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all positions three times. Check the shift lever operation, A/T gear position indicator operation, and shift cable adjustment (see Shift Cable Adjustment  ).
95. Start the engine in P or N, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
96. Turn off the engine, and check the ATF level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK  ).
97. Check the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
98. Do the road test (see ROAD TEST  ).