Transmission Installation
Transmission InstallationSpecial Tools Required
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
^ Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019
^ Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 There special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 1-888-424-6857.
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
1. Clean the ATF cooler.
2. Install the torque converter (A) on the mainshaft (B) with the new O-ring (C).
3. Install the transmission lower mount (A) with the 10 x 1.25 mm bolts; 40 mm-length (B) (one bolts) and 35 mm-length (C) (two bolts).
4. Install the rubber plates (D) on both side of the mount.
5. Place the transmission on the jack, and raise it to engine level.
6. Attach the transmission to the engine, and install the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.
7. Install the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.
8. Install the front transmission housing mounting bolts.
9. Install the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.
10. Install the front mount bracket (A) with the new mounting bolts.
11. Install the sensor harness clamp bracket (B) on the mount bracket.
12. Install the new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B), and install the intermediate shaft in the differential. While installing the intermediate shaft in the differential, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
13. Install the exhaust manifold bracket (C) and heat shield (D).
14. Install the new set ring on the left driveshaft, then install the left driveshaft in the differential. While installing the driveshaft in the differential, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission. Install the right driveshaft on the intermediate shaft.
NOTE: Turn the right and left steering knuckle fully outward, and slide the driveshaft and intermediate shaft into the differential and intermediate shaft until you feel its set ring engage the side gear.
15. Support the front subframe (A) with the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) and a jack, and lift it up to the body.
16. Loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts (A), new rear stiffener mounting bolts (B), front stiffener mounting bolts (C).
17. Loosely install the both middle mounts mounting bolts.
18. Align the reference marks (A) with the edge (B) of both rear stiffener (C), and tighten the rear subframe mounting bolts, then front bolts, and tighten the stiffener mounting bolts to the specified torque.
19. Install the transmission lower mount bolt.
20. Install the rear mount base bracket bolts.
21. Attach the torque converter to the drive plate witty the eight bolts (A). Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolt to 1/2 of the specified torque, then to the final torque, in a crisscross pattern. After tightening the last bolt, check that the crankshaft rotates freely.
22. Install the torque converter housing cover (B) in the direction shown.
23. Install the shift cable bracket on the front subframe.
24. Connect the power steering angle sensor connector.
25. Connect the connectors at the right of the steering gearbox, and install the connector on its bracket.
26. Install the steering gearbox heat shield.
27. Connect the ATF cooler hose (A) to the ATF cooler (B), and secure the hose with the clip (C).
28. Connect the front mount control solenoid valve connector (A), and install the harness clamp (B).
29. Install the damper forks (A) with damper pinch bolts (B) and the new self-locking nuts (C), then install the ball joints on the lower arms (D), with the castle nuts (E) and new cotter pins (F).
30. Install the tie-rod end ball joints (G) to each knuckle with the nuts (H) and new cotter pins (I).
31. Install the stabilizer links (J) to the lower arms, and install the nuts (K). Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench (L) in the ball joint pin (M), and tighten the nuts.
32. Install the exhaust pipe A with the new self-locking nuts and new gaskets (B) (C), and install the exhaust pipe mount bracket (D).
33. Install the new front mount bolt, and install the front mount stop (A) with the new nuts.
34. Remove the front subframe adapter and the jack.
35. Install the connector bracket on the engine front cylinder head.
36. Install the clamp bracket (A) on the engine rear cylinder head, and connect the solenoid valve connector (B).
37. Connect the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector.
38. Connect the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the ATF cooler lines (B), and secure the hoses with the clips (C).
39. Connect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (A), the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (B), and the ATF temperature sensor connector (C).
40. Connect the transmission range switch connector (D), and install the harness clamp (E) on the connector bracket (F).
41. Connect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A) and the auxiliary transmission fluid pump (ATFP) motor connector (B),
42. Install the harness clamp bracket (A) and connector bracket (B), and install the harness clamp (C) on the clamp bracket.
43. Connect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (D).
44. Secure the harness cover with the bolt, and connect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector, the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector, and the 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch harness connector (C).
45. Secure the harness clamp bracket with the bolts.
46. Attach the shift cable end (A) to the control lever (B), then insert the control pin (C) into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip/washer (D).
47. Secure the shift cable bracket (E).
48. Install the starter (A) with a new gasket (B) on the torque converter housing.
49. Connect the solenoid harness connector (A).
50. Install the starter cables (B), and install the harness clamp (C) on the clamp bracket (D).
51. Install the transmission ground cable (E).
52. Secure the radiator hose clamp (F) with the bolt.
53. Connect the steering joint.
54. Remove the steering wheel.
55. Center the SRS cable reel and install the steering wheel.
56. Refill the transmission with ATF.
57. Install the battery base.
58. Install the intake air duct and air cleaner housing.
59. Install the battery tray, battery, and battery hold down bracket, then connect the battery terminals.
60. Install the splash shield.
61. Reinstall the hood support strut to the upper location on right side of the hood.
62. Do the motor rotor position calibration.
63. 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.
64. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment.
65. Start the engine in the P or N position, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
66. Turn off the engine, and check the ATF level.
67. Perform the road test.
68. Enter the radio code (navigation code), then enter the customer's audio presets, and set the clock.
69. Do the power window control unit reset procedure.
70. If the IMA battery level gauge (BAT) displays no segments, start the engine in the P or N position, and hold it between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm with no load until the BAT displays at least three segments.