Manual Transmission Removal

Manual Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required

- 1.8 Support eyelet 07AAK-SNAA400
- 1.8 Support bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
- Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*
- Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016*
- 2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025*
* These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment program.

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Remove the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel. Service and Repair

2. Do the battery removal procedure. Removal and Replacement

3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Service and Repair

4. Remove the harness clips (A) and the intake air duct (B), then remove the battery base (C) with the coolant reservoir (D).






5. Remove the clutch line bracket (A), then carefully move the slave cylinder (B) out of the way to avoid bending the clutch line.
NOTE:

- Do not press the clutch pedal after the slave cylinder has been moved.

- Do not disconnect the clutch line joints.





6. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (A), then remove the engine harness cover (B) and the harness clips (C).






7. Remove the cotter pins (A) or the lock pins (B), the shift cable bracket (C), then disconnect the shift cables (D) from the change lever assembly. Carefully remove both cables and the bracket together to avoid bending the cables.

'06 model





'07-09 models





8. Disconnect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (A).






9. Remove the air cleaner housing bracket (A), and install the support eyelet (B) behind the breather pipe (C) and down to the threaded hole (D) on the cylinder head.






10. Attach the support eyelet (A) to the cylinder head with the support bolt (B). Tighten the bolt by hand.






11. Install the front leg assembly (A), the hook (B), and the wingnut (C) from an A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the 2006 civic engine hanger (VSB02C000025). Carefully position the engine hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the support eyelet (D). Tighten the wingnut by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission assembly.
NOTE: Use care when working around the windshield.






12. Remove the upper transmission mounting bolts.






13. Remove the transmission mounting bolt (A) and nuts (B), then remove the ground cable (C).
Remove the transmission mounting bracket base bolts (D).






14. Remove the stud bolts (A) and the transmission mounting bracket base (B).

15. Raise the vehicle on a lift.






16. Remove the splash shield.

17. Drain the MTF. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer. MTF Inspection and Replacement

18. Separate the lower ball joint from the lower arm. Driveshaft Removal






19. Remove the stiffener plates (A) from the left side of the steering gearbox, and the mounting bracket (B) from the right side of the steering gearbox.











20. Remove the steering line brackets (A), and remove the steering line from the clip (B).






21. Remove the middle subframe mounting bolts (A).






22. Remove the lower torque rod mounting bolts (A).






23. Note the reference marks (A) on both sides of the subframe that line up with the body (B).






24. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe, and hang the belt (A) of the subframe adapter over the front subframe, then secure the belt with the stop (B).

25. Raise the jack, and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base (C), then attach them securely.






26. Remove the front subframe mounting bolts (A) and the front subframe (B).
NOTE: Suspend the steering gearbox with an appropriate size wire.

27. Pry out the driveshafts inboard joint. Driveshaft Removal

28. Remove the intermediate shaft. Intermediate Shaft Removal






29. Remove the clutch cover (A).

30. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.






31. Remove the lower transmission mounting bolts.

32. Pull the transmission away from the engine until the transmission mainshaft clears the clutch pressure plate.

33. Slowly lower the transmission about 150 mm (6 in.) Check once again that all hoses and harness are disconnected and free from the transmission, then lower it completely.

Front side





Rear side