Manual Transmission Installation

Manual 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.

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Make sure the two dowel pins (A) are undamaged and installed in prescribed holes on the engine block as shown. Replace the dowel pins if they are damaged.





2. Check the release bearing Service and Repair, and reinstall the release bearing and the release fork with specified grease Service and Repair.

3. Place the transmission on the transmission jack, and raise it level with the engine.

4. Install the lower transmission mounting bolts.






5. Install the torque rod bracket with a new bolt (A) and bolts (B).






6. Loosely install the torque rod with a new torque rod bolt (A), a new nut (B), and a new bolt (C). Make sure the tab (D) on the torque rod is aligned with the guide (E) on the front subframe. Remove the transmission jack.






7. Install the clutch case cover.






8. Install the heat shield.





9. Install the right and left driveshafts Driveshaft Installation.

10. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

11. Tighten the new transmission mount bolt (A), the three new engine mount nuts (B), and the ground cable bolt (C) to the specified torque.






12. Remove the engine support hanger, and install the harness clamp (A) in its bracket (B) located in front of the left damper top.






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






14. Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown.






15. Install the upper transmission mounting bolt.






16. Connect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor 3P connector.






17. Apply a light coat of silicone grease (08C30-B0234M) to the cable ends (A), and connect the cable end to the change lever assembly (B), then install the shift cable bracket (C), harness clip (D) and the lock pins (E). Do not bend or damage the shift cables.

NOTE: Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.






18. Connect the back-up light switch connector (A), then install the harness clip (B).






19. Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the end of the slave cylinder rod (A). Install the slave cylinder (B) and clutch line bracket (C). Install the clutch line in the clip (D). Take care not to bend the clutch line.






20. Install the battery base (A) and the harness clip (B).






21. Install the air cleaner bracket.





22. Install the air cleaner housing Service and Repair.

23. Do the battery installation procedure Removal and Replacement.

24. Refill the transmission fluid to the proper level Service and Repair.

25. Install the splash shield Splash Shield Replacement.

26. Install the under-cowl panel Service and Repair.

27. Install the wiper motor Service and Repair.

28. Install the hood hinge cover and cowl cover Service and Repair.

29. Install the wiper arms Service and Repair.

30. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary Service and Repair.

31. Check the shift lever and the clutch operation.

32. Test-drive the vehicle.