Manual Transmission Installation

Manual Transmission Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations: '00-05 models, '06-09 models, Locations and the precaution and procedures Technician Safety Information before doing repair or service.

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Install the transmission rear mount (A).






2. Check that the two dowel pins (A) are installed in the clutch housing.






3. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the release fork (A), the release hanger (B), and the release bearing guide (C). Install the release fork into the opening in the clutch housing.






4. Pull the release fork (A) out until it stops, then wedge a shop towel (B) between the release fork and the clutch housing to hold the release fork in place.

5. Place the transmission on a transmission jack, and raise it to the engine level.






6. Install the three upper transmission mounting bolts.






7. Install the wire harness (A) to the transmission, then connect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) ('00-05 models) or the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor ('06-09 models) connector (B).






8. Raise the transmission, then install the transmission rear mount (A).






9. Place a floor jack under the front subframe and the engine mounting stiffener, and raise it to the frame.

10. Tighten the four mounting bolts (A), and install the two center mounting bolts (B).






11. Install the five lower transmission mounting bolts.

12. Remove the shop towel, and install the release fork onto the release hanger.






13. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the end of the slave cylinder pushrod (A). Install the slave cylinder (B) with two bolts, and the release fork boot (C).

'00-03 models





'04-09 models





14. Install the four shift boot holder mounting bolts.

15. Install the propeller shaft. Propeller Shaft Installation






16. Install a new gasket (A), the exhaust manifold (B), and the exhaust manifold bracket (C).






17. Install new gaskets (A) and three way catalytic converter (TWC) (B) with new bolts, new nuts, and new springs.






18. Install the wire harness (A) onto the transmission, then connect the primary heated oxygen sensor (primary HO2S) (sensor 1) ('00-05 models), the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor (sensor 1) ('06-09 models) (B), the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) (sensor 2) (C), and the back-up light switch (D) connectors.






19. Install the ground cable (A), and install the intake manifold bracket (B) with the lower mounting bolt (C), then install the wire harness (D) on the intake manifold bracket.

20. Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid. MTF Inspection and Replacement






21. Install the splash shield.

22. Lower the vehicle on the lift.






23. Connect the torque sensor 3P connector (A), and install the wire harness (B) to the clamp (C).

24. Connect the 2P connector (D) to the steering gearbox (E).






25. '00-05 models: Connect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor A (top dead center (TDC) sensor 1) and CMP sensor B (TDC sensor 2) connectors.






26. '06-09 models: Connect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector (A).






27. '00-05 models: Install the upper intake manifold bracket mounting bolt (A) and the upper starter motor mounting bolt (B). Connect the hose (C) to the suction valve.






28. '06-09 models: Install the upper intake manifold bracket mounting bolt (A) and the upper starter motor mounting bolt (B).






29. Install the heat shield.






30. Install the exhaust manifold cover.






31. Install the A/C compressor, then connect the 1P connector.

32. Install the alternator and the drive belt. Removal and Replacement






33. Connect the steering joint (A) by aligning the reference marks (B) you made, and tighten the bolts (C) to the specified torque.













34. Remove the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Removal

35. Center the cable reel, and reinstall the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Installation






36. '00-05 models: Install the air cleaner housing (A), then connect the air control solenoid valve connector (B) and the vacuum hoses (C).






37. '00-05 models: Install the air cleaner element assembly (A) and the air cleaner housing cover (B), then connect the air hose (C) and the breather pipe (D).






38. '06-09 models: Install the air cleaner housing (A), then install the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor harness clamps (B).






39. '06-09 models: Install the air cleaner element assembly (A) and the air cleaner housing cover (B), then connect the IAT sensor connector (C) and the breather pipe (D), install the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor harness (E) to the holder.






40. Apply multipurpose grease as shown. Install the shift lever spring (A) and the shift lever (B).






41. Install the shift lever boot (A) and the boot holder (B).

42. Install the center console. Center Console Removal/Installation






43. Install the shift lever knob, and tighten the locknut.

44. Do the battery installation procedure. Removal and Replacement

45. Check the wheel alignment. Service and Repair

46. Check the shift lever and clutch operation.

47. '00-05 models: Do the ECM idle learn procedure.

48. Test-drive the vehicle.

Except CR model





CR model