Transmission Removal
Transmission RemovalSpecial Tools Required
- Engine support hanger A and Reds AAR-T-12566
- Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019
- Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
These special tools are available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program 1-888-424-6857.
NOTE:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- Special tool Reds engine support hanger AAR-T-12566 must be used with the side engine mount installed.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, and write down the audio presets.
2. Disconnect the support strut from both sides of the pivot ball (bolted to the hood). Secure the hood (A) in a vertical position. Remove the right side pivot ball and install it into the lower threaded hole (B), then reattach the support strut.
NOTE: Do not attempt to close the hood with the support strut in the vertical position; it will damage the support strut and the hood.
3. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
4. Lock the steering wheel.
5. Drain the power steering system fluid from the reservoir.
6. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
7. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and steering gearbox pinion shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), and disconnect the steering joint (D) by removing the steering joint toward the steering column. Hold the slider shaft (E) on the column with a peace of wire (F) between the joint yoke (G) on the slider shaft to the joint yoke on the upper shaft.
8. Remove the covers in the order presented; left side engine compartment cover (A), left rear engine compartment cover (B), right fender trim (C), right side engine compartment cover (D), right rear engine compartment cover (E), left fender trim (F), front bulkhead cover (G), and intake manifold cover (H).
9. Remove the harness clamp (A) and two 6.0 mm bolts (B), and remove the strut brace (C).
10. Remove the power steering pump outlet line (A) from the power steering pump, and remove the hose (B) from its clamp (C).
11. Lift the vehicle up on a lift or apply the parking brake, block rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
12. Remove the engine under cover.
13. Remove the splash shield.
14. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
15. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
16. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
17. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, then remove the battery and battery tray.
18. Remove the resonator cover and resonator.
19. Remove the air intake duct and air cleaner housing.
20. Remove the two bolts securing the battery base from under the vehicle, and remove the two bolts securing the battery base in the engine compartment, then remove the battery base.
21. Remove the starter cables (A) from the starter (B), then remove the starter.
22. Remove the transmission upper mount bracket (A) and bracket plate (B).
23. Remove the transmission subharness connector (A) from its bracket (B), then disconnect it.
24. Disconnect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (C) and 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (D), and disconnect the vacuum hose (E) from the vacuum line (F).
25. Disconnect shift solenoid valve A connector, shift solenoid valve C connector, and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (B), and remove the harness clamps (D) from the clamp brackets (E).
26. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector, and solenoid valve B connector, and remove the harness clamp (C) from the clamp bracket (D).
27. Disconnect the connectors from the torque converter clutch solenoid valve (A) and shift solenoid valve B.
28. Remove the transmission range switch connector (A) from its bracket (B), and disconnect it.
29. Disconnect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (C), and remove the harness clamps (D) from the brackets. Disconnect the vacuum hose (E) from the vacuum line (F).
30. Remove the harness clamps (A) from the brackets (B), remove the harness cover (C) from the bracket (B), and remove the bolt securing the bracket.
31. Remove the transmission ground cable (A), and disconnect the breather tube (B).
32. Put shop rags around the ATF warmer (C) to remove the ATF that flows out.
33. Remove the bolts securing the ATF warmer and the bracket (D), then remove the ATF warmer from the transmission housing. Cover the fluid passages on the transmission and ATF warmer with tape. Do not disconnect the hoses.
34. Remove the connector bracket from the engine front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt to attach engine balancer bar front arm.
35. Remove the harness clamp bracket from the engine rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt to attach engine balancer bar rear arm.
36. Lift and support the engine with engine hanger (A) and engine balancer bar (B).
Attach the front arm (C) to the front cylinder head with a spacer (D) and the connector bracket bolt (10 x 1.25 mm) (E). Attach the rear arm (F) to the rear cylinder head with the harness clamp bracket bolt (8 x 1.25 mm) (G).
37. Remove the front engine mount stop (A), and remove the front engine mount bolt (B).
38. Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench (A) in the top of the ball joint pin (B), and remove the nuts (C), then separate the stabilizer link (D) from the lower arms (E).
39. Remove the cotter pins (F), castle nuts (G), damper pinch bolt (H), self-locking nut (I), bolt (J), and damper forks (K), then separate the ball joints from the lower arms.
40. Remove the cotter pins (L) and nuts (M), and separate the tie-rod end ball joints (N) from the knuckles.
41. Remove exhaust pipe A and its mount.
42. Remove the steering gearbox heat shield (A).
43. Remove the power steering fluid hose from its line on the front subframe.
44. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.
45. Remove the torque converter cover (A), and remove the drive plate bolts (B) while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
46. Remove the engine-to-torque converter housing mounting bolts (C).
47. Remove the bolts securing shift cable holder (A), then remove shift cable cover (B).
NOTE: To prevent damage to the control lever joint, remove the bolts securing the holder before removing the bolts securing the cover.
48. Remove the lock bolt (C) securing the selector control lever (D), then remove the shift cable (E) and the control lever. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
49. Install a 6 x 1.0-14 mm bolt (A) and nut (B) on the shift cable cover (C), then reinstall the shift cable cover to the torque converter housing.
If you don't do this, the bolt head of the cable cover may prevent you from removing the torque converter during transmission removal.
50. Remove the rear engine mount base bracket bolts.
51. Remove the transmission lower mount nuts.
52. Remove the both subframe middle mount.
53. Make the appropriate reference lines (A) at both ends of the subframe (B) that line up with the edge (C) of the stiffeners (D).
54. Attach the special tool to the subframe by hanging the strap of the special tool over the front of the subframe, then secure the strap with its stop.
55. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach them with bolts securely.
56. Remove the four bolts securing the stiffeners (A), and four bolts securing the front subframe (B), and lower the front subframe.
57. Remove the transmission lower mounts.
58. Remove the driveshafts from the differential and intermediate shaft.
59. Remove the exhaust manifold bracket (A) and heat shield (B).
60. Remove the intermediate shaft (C).
61. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then tie plastic bags over both ends of driveshaft and intermediate shaft.
62. Place a jack under the transmission.
63. Remove the upper and front transmission housing mounting bolts.
64. Remove the bolt (A) securing the harness clamp bracket, and remove the front engine mount bracket(B).
65. Remove the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.
66. Slide the transmission away from the engine to remove it from the vehicle.
67. Remove the shift cable cover, then remove the torque converter and dowel pins.
68. Remove the vacuum line from the transmission.
69. Remove the 6 x 1.0-14 mm bolt (A) and nut (B) that you installed on the shift cable cover (C) in step 49.
70. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it's damaged.