Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required 

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

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

1. If you did not clean the ATF cooler after removing the transmission, and you are installing an overhauled or remanufactured transmission, clean the ATF cooler (see ATF COOLER CLEANING  ), failure to do this can cause a repeat transmission failure.
2. 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, the stator shaft, and the ATF pump drive gear. Failure to do so will result in severe transmission or engine damage.
   Fig 1: Locating O-Ring, Torque Converter And Mainshaft

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3. Install the 14x 20 mm dowel pin (D) and the 10 x 20 mm dowel pin (E) in the torque converter housing.
4. Place the transmission on a jack, and raise it to engine level.
5. Attach the transmission to the engine, and install the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.

   Front side 

   Fig 2: Locating Lower Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts - Front Side With Torque Specifications

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   Rear side 

   Fig 3: Locating Lower Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts - Rear Side With Torque Specifications

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6. Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector (A), and install the CKP sensor cover (B).
   Fig 4: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector And CKP Sensor Cover With Torque Specifications

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7. Install the front engine mount bracket (A) with new bolts.
   Fig 5: Locating Front Engine Mount Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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8. Install the driveshaft support base.
   Fig 6: Locating Driveshaft Support Base And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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9. Clean the areas where the right driveshaft (A) is inserted into the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Apply ATF to the right driveshaft splines (B), then install the right driveshaft, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
   NOTE: Insert the right driveshaft carefully to prevent damaging the oil seal (C).
   Fig 7: Locating Right Driveshaft, Right Driveshaft Splines And Oil Seal With Torque Specifications

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10. Install the rear warm up three way catalytic converter (rear WU-TWC) bracket (D).
11. Install a new set ring (A) on the left driveshaft (B).
    Fig 8: Locating Set Ring And Left Driveshaft

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12. Clean the areas where the left driveshaft is inserted into the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Then 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 (C).
13. Attach 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), and tighten the wing nut (C).
    Fig 9: Attaching Subframe Adapter (VSB02C000016) To Front Subframe By Looping Strap Over Front Of Front Subframe

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14. 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).
    Fig 10: Locating Front Subframe Mounting Bolts, Front Stiffener Mounting Bolts And Rear Stiffener Mounting Bolts

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15. Align the front subframe with the subframe alignment pin (see FRONT SUBFRAME ALIGNMENT ).
16. Remove the jack and the subframe adapter.
17. Install new rear engine mount bolts (A) and the power steering heat shield bolt (B).
    Fig 11: Locating Rear Engine Mount Bolts And Power Steering Heat Shield Bolt With Torque Specifications

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18. Install the lower transmission mount bolts (A) and the transmission ground terminal bracket (B).
    Fig 12: Locating Lower Transmission Mount Bolts And Transmission Ground Terminal Bracket With Torque Specifications

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19. Attach the torque converter to the drive plate (A) with eight bolts (B). Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolt 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 13: Locating Drive Plate And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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20. Install the torque converter cover (C).
21. Install the lower arm ball joints (A) to the knuckles (B) with new castle nuts (C), and install the lock pins (D).
    Fig 14: Locating Lower Arm Ball Joints, Knuckles, Castle Nuts And Lock Pins With Torque Specifications

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22. Install the nuts (E) to the stabilizer link ball joint pins (F). Insert a hex wrench (G) in the top of the ball joint pin, and tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
23. Install the tie-rod end ball joints (H) to the knuckles with new nuts (I), and install new cotter pins (J).
24. Connect the power steering fluid hose (A) to the line (B), and secure the hose with its hose clamp (C) (see POWER STEERING HOSE, LINE, AND PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ).
    Fig 15: Locating Power Steering Fluid Hose, Line And Hose Clamp

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25. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.
    Fig 16: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector

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26. Connect the rear engine mount actuator connector.
    Fig 17: Identifying Rear Engine Mount Actuator Connector

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27. Connect the transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) connector (A) and the transmission fluid pressure switch D (5th clutch) connector (B).
    Fig 18: Locating Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch A (2nd Clutch) Connector And Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch D (5th Clutch) Connector

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28. Install exhaust pipe A (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT )
29. With headlight leveling system: Connect the front suspension stroke sensor connector (A), and install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 19: Locating Front Suspension Stroke Sensor Connector And Harness Clamps

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30. Connect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A) and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), then install the harness clamps (C).
    Fig 20: Locating Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed Sensor Connector, Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed Sensor Connector And Harness Clamps

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31. Connect the transmission fluid pressure switch C (4th clutch) connector (A), then install the harness clamp (B).
    Fig 21: Locating Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch C (4th Clutch) Connector And Harness Clamp

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32. Connect the ATF temperature sensor connector (A), then install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 22: Locating ATF Temperature Sensor Connector And Harness Clamps

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33. Install the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 23: Upper Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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34. Remove the engine support hanger, the engine support hanger adapters, the 2008 V6 attachment arm, and the engine balance bar. Install the hood opener cable clip.
35. Connect the front engine mount (A) and the front engine mount bracket (B) with a new bolt (C).
    Fig 24: Locating Front Engine Mount, Front Engine Mount Bracket And Bolt With Torque Specifications

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36. Install the front engine mount stop (D) with new nuts.
37. Connect the front engine mount actuator connector (E), and install the harness clamp (F).
38. Install the front subframe damper (A).
    Fig 25: Locating Front Subframe Damper And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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39. Install the connector bracket (A) to the front cylinder head.
    Fig 26: Locating Front Cylinder Head Connector Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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40. Install the connector bracket (A) to the rear cylinder head.
    Fig 27: Locating Rear Cylinder Head Connector Bracket And Bolt With Torque Specifications

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41. Connect the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the ATF cooler line (B) and the ATF filter (C), then secure the hoses with the clips (D) (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT  ).
    Fig 28: Locating ATF Cooler Hoses, ATF Cooler Line, ATF Filter And Clips

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42. Install the harness cover bracket (A), and install the harness clamp (B).
    Fig 29: Locating Harness Cover Bracket And Harness Clamp With Torque Specifications

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43. Install the bolt (A) securing the harness cover (B), and install the harness clamp (C).
    Fig 30: Locating Bolt, Harness Cover And Harness Clamp With Torque Specifications

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44. Connect these connectors:
    • A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (D)
    • A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (E)
    • A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (F)
    • A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve D connector (G)
    • Transmission fluid pressure switch B (3rd clutch) connector (H)
    • Transmission fluid pressure switch E (6th clutch) connector (I)
    • Line pressure switch connector (J)
    • Transmission range switch connector (K)
45. Install the harness clamps (A).
    Fig 31: Locating Harness Clamps And Shift Solenoid Valve Connectors

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46. Connect these connectors:
    • Shift solenoid valve A connector (B)
    • Shift solenoid valve B connector (C)
    • Shift solenoid valve C connector (D)
    • Line pressure solenoid valve A connector (E)
47. Install the shift cable bracket (A).
    Fig 32: Locating Shift Cable Bracket With Torque Specifications

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48. Apply molybdenum grease to the hole in the bushing (A) in the shift cable end (B).
    Fig 33: Locating Bushing And Shift Cable End

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49. Attach the shift cable end to the control lever (C), then insert the control pin (D) into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip (E).
50. Install the clamp bracket (A), and install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 34: Locating Clamp Bracket And Harness Clamps With Torque Specifications

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51. Install the harness cover (A).
    Fig 35: Locating Harness Cover And Bolt With Torque Specifications

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52. Install the starter (A) with a new gasket (B) and the harness clamp bracket (C). Connect the S terminal connector (D) and the positive starter cable (E).
    Fig 36: Locating Starter, Gasket, Harness Clamp Bracket, S Terminal Connector And Positive Starter Cable With Torque Specifications

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53. Install the harness clamps (F).
54. Install the ATF dipstick.
55. Install the power steering pump outlet hose (A) with a new O-ring (B) to the power steering pump, and install the hose clamp bolt (C).
    Fig 37: Locating Power Steering Pump Outlet Hose, O-Ring, Power Steering Pump And Hose Clamp Bolt With Torque Specifications

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56. Remove the steering wheel holder tool. Cut the wire (A), then align the reference marks (B) on the steering joint (C) and the steering gearbox pinion shaft (D). Connect the steering joint to the steering gearbox pinion shaft. Tighten the steering joint bolt (E).
    Fig 38: Locating Reference Marks, Steering Joint, Steering Gearbox Pinion Shaft And Steering Joint Bolt With Torque Specifications

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57. Install the steering joint cover (F).
58. Install the battery base (A), and install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 39: Locating Battery Base And Harness Clamps With Torque Specifications

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59. Install the main under-hood fuse box (A), and install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 40: Locating Main Under-Hood Fuse Box And Harness Clamps With Torque Specifications

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60. Install the intake air duct (A), and torque the hose band screw (see step 10 on THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    Fig 41: Locating Intake Air Duct

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61. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
62. Install the cowl cover (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
63. Install the front bulkhead cover (see FRONT BULKHEAD COVER REPLACEMENT ).
64. Refill the transmission with ATF (see ATF REPLACEMENT  ).
65. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
66. Install the air intake scoop (A).
    Fig 42: Locating Air Intake Scoop

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67. Install the engine cover.
68. Install the front splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
69. Install the front inner fender on both sides (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT ).
70. Install the front wheels.
71. Refill the power steering fluid reservoir with fluid to the upper level line, and bleed air from the system (see FLUID CHECK/REPLACEMENT ).
72. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all positions three times. Check the shift lever operation, the A/T gear position indicator operation, and the shift cable adjustment.
73. Start the engine in P or N, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
74. Check the ATF level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK  ).
75. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
76. Road test the vehicle (see ROAD TEST  ).