Automatic Transmission Installation

Automatic Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required

- Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
- 1.8 Support Bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
*: Reds engine support hanger AAR-T1256 is available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program.

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Clean the ATF cooler ATF Cooler Cleaning.

2. Install the torque converter (A) on the mainshaft (B) with a new O-ring (C).





3. Install the 14 mm dowel pins (D) in the torque converter housing.

4. Place the transmission on the jack, and raise the transmission to the engine level.

5. Attach the transmission to the engine, and install the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.






6. Install the rear transmission housing mounting bolt.






7. Install the front and upper transmission housing mounting bolts.






8. Raise the transmission with the jack, and secure the transmission mount and mount bracket (A) on the body and transmission housing with the new mounting bolts and new nuts loose.






9. Tighten the transmission mount bolts to the specified torque in the following order; on the middle (B), on the front (C), and on the rear (D).

10. Remove the jack, and tighten the bolt (E) and nuts (F) on the transmission mount bracket to the specified torque.

11. Install the transmission ground cable terminal (G).

12. Install the new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B).





13. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Apply ATF to the intermediate shaft splines, put the heat shield (C) on the intermediate shaft, then install the intermediate shaft carefully to prevent damaging the oil seal; be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.

14. Secure the heat shield with the mounting bolts.

15. Install the new set ring (A) on the left driveshaft (B).





16. Clean the areas where the left driveshaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Then install the left driveshaft carefully to prevent damaging oil seal; 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.

17. Coat the right driveshaft inboard-joint splines with the recommended grease Driveshaft Installation.

18. Slide the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft splines until you feel the driveshaft fully engage the intermediate shaft set ring.

19. Attach the torque converter to the drive plate with eight bolts (A). Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolts 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.





20. Install the torque converter cover (B).

21. Install the shift cable holder bracket (A) and the lower torque rod mounting bracket (B) on the transmission.






22. Install the control lever (A) over the control shaft (B). Do not twist the boot (C).









23. Secure the shift cable bracket (D) with the bolts.

24. Secure the control lever with a new lock washer (E) and the lock bolt (F):

- With type A lock washer: Install the flange (G) of the lock washer facing the transmission housing as shown, then bend the lock tab (H) of the lock washer against the bolt head securely.

- With type B lock washer: Install the flange (I) of the lock washer facing the control lever as shown, then bend the lock tab (J) of the lock washer against the bolt head securely. Do not ride the lock washer on the stop (K) on the control lever.

25. Support the front subframe with a jack.






26. Lift the front subframe (A) up to body, and secure it loosely with new mounting bolts.





27. Tighten the right middle mounting bolt (B) first, then the left middle bolt (C), and the four remaining bolts (D) to the specified torque.

28. Place a jack under the transmission, raise it and attach the lower torque rod (A) in the mounting bracket and front subframe.





29. Install the mounting bolt (B), and set the bolt tongue (C) into the stop (D) through the guide (E), then loosely install the nut (F).

30. Loosely install the mounting bolt (G).

31. Remove the jack, and tighten the bolt and nut to the specified torque.

32. Install the shift cable cover (A). If the shift cable cover protector (B) was removed, install the shift cable cover protector on the shift cable cover, then install the shift cable cover.






33. Install the secondary HO2S wire clamp (A) on the steering gearbox.






34. Connect the ball joints (A) to both knuckles (B), and install new ball joint nuts (C). Tighten the nuts, then secure the nuts with the spring clips (D).





35. Connect the stabilizer links (E) to the stabilizer ends (F), and install the nuts (G). Insert a 5 mm Allen wrench (H) in the top of the ball joint pins (I), and tighten the nuts.

36. Install the tie-rod end ball joint (J) to the each knuckle with the nuts (K), and secure the nuts with new cotter pins (L).

37. Remove the engine support hanger, and install the harness clamp in its bracket located in front of the left damper top.

38. Remove the universal lifting eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120) and the 1.8 support bolt (07AAK-SNAA500).






39. Connect the EPS motor angle sensor 8P connector (A), torque sensor 6P connector (B) to the steering gearbox.





40. Connect the EPS 3P connector (C), and push down its lever (D) to connect securely.

41. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket on the transmission hanger.






42. Secure the harness clamp bracket (A) with the bolt.





43. Connect the shift solenoid harness connector (B) and the transmission fluid pressure switch B (3rd clutch) connector (C), and install the harness clamps (D) in the clamp brackets (E).

44. Connect the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the ATF cooler lines (B), and secure the hoses with the clips (C) Service and Repair.






45. Connect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A) and the transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) connector (B).






46. Connect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (A), and install the harness clamp (B) on its bracket (C).





47. Connect the transmission range switch connector (D).

48. Install the harness cover (A) on its bracket (B), and secure the cover with the bolt.





49. Connect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (C), the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (D), and the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (E).

50. Install the air cleaner assembly Service and Repair.

51. Install the center-front cowl cover (A) and the cowl cover stiffener (B).





52. Install the windshield wiper motor (C).

53. Install the cowl cover Service and Repair.

54. Install the wiper arms Service and Repair.

55. Refill the transmission with ATF ATF Replacement.

56. Install the battery base.

57. Connect the steering joint to the steering gearbox pinion shaft (A) by aligning the reference mark (B), and remove the wire (C) from the joint yoke (D). Steering Column Removal/Installation





58. Install the steering joint cover (E).

59. Install the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Installation

60. Install the splash shield.

61. Install the wheels.

62. 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.

63. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment Service and Repair.

64. Check the ATF level ATF Level Check.

65. Do the road test Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.