Manual Transmission Removal

Manual Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required

- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- Engine Hanger Adapter VSB02C000015
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
*: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Secure the hood in the wide open position with the support strut.

2. Remove the front grille cover.





3. Do the battery removal procedure.

4. Remove the air cleaner assembly Service and Repair.

5. Remove the battery base bolts (A), loosen the two bolts (B), remove the cable clamp (C) and the harness bracket bolt (D), then remove the battery base (E).






6. Remove the slave cylinder mounting bolts (A) and the bracket mounting nut (B), then carefully move the slave cylinder (C) out of the way to avoid bending the clutch line.

NOTE: Do not press the clutch pedal after the slave cylinder has been removed.






7. Remove the nut (A) and the clamp (B), then move the under-hood fuse/relay box (C) out of the way.






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






9. Disconnect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (A), the back-up light switch connector (B), and the harness clamp (C).






10. Remove the bolts (A), the harness clamp (B), and the bracket (C).






11. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the clamp (A) and the nuts (B), then remove the strut brace (C).






12. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).






13. Attach the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded hole in the cylinder head.






14. Install the A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) to the vehicle, and attach the hook (A) to the engine hanger adapter. Tighten the wing nut (B) by hand, and lift and support the engine/transmission.






15. Remove the front engine mount stop nuts (A), the front engine mount stop (B), and the vacuum hose bracket (C), then remove the front engine mount mounting bolt (D), and disconnect the vacuum hose (E).






16. Remove the two rear engine mount bracket bolts (A) and three mount-to-subframe bolts (B).






17. Remove the rear power steering line holders (A).






18. Remove the two power steering heat shield bolts (A), the power steering heat shield (B), and the two power steering gearbox mounting bracket bolts (C), then remove the power steering gearbox mounting bracket (D).






19. Remove the power steering stiffener plates (A).






20. Remove the upper transmission mount bracket mounting bolts (A).

NOTE: Do not remove the TORX bolt (B) from the upper transmission mount. If the TORX bolt is removed, the upper transmission mount must be replaced as an assembly.






21. Remove the upper transmission mount bracket base (A), and disconnect the ground cable (B).






22. Remove the upper transmission mounting bolts (A).





23. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

24. Remove the front wheels.

25. Remove the front splash shield Front Splash Shield Replacement.





26. Drain the MTF. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer Service and Repair.

27. Remove the damper fork.

28. Separate the knuckle ball joint from the lower arm Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation.

29. Remove exhaust pipe A and the gaskets (B).






30. Remove the rear engine mount bracket bolts.






31. Remove the subframe middle mount bolts (A) and the subframe middle mount (B) from both sides.






32. Remove the lower transmission mount nuts (A).






33. Remove the power steering line holder bolt (A) and the power steering line from the clamp (B).






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





35. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the subframe adapter arms with the bolt holes on the jack base, then securely attach them with four bolts.

36. Remove the four front stiffener mounting bolts (A), the front stiffeners (B), the four rear stiffener mounting bolts (C), and the rear stiffeners (D), then remove the front subframe (E).






37. Remove the lower transmission mount bolts (A) and the lower transmission mount (B).






38. Pry the left driveshaft inboard joint (A) from the differential using a pry bar.

NOTE:

- Do not pull on the driveshaft, or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the inboard joint straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal or the end of the inboard joint with the pry bar.





39. Drive the inboard joint (A) of the right driveshaft off of the intermediate shaft using a drift punch and a hammer.

NOTE:

- Do not pull on the driveshaft, or the inboard joint may come apart.
- Be careful not to damage the end of the inboard joint with the drift punch.





40. Remove the intermediate shaft Intermediate Shaft Removal.

41. Remove the clutch cover (A) and the CKP sensor cover (B).





42. Securely support the transmission with a transmission jack.

43. Remove the lower transmission mounting bolts.

Front side





Rear side





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

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