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Automatic Transmission: Transmission: Installation

  1. Flush the ATF cooler as described COOLER FLUSHING  on .
  2. Install the torque converter assembly securely with a new O-ring on the mainshaft.
    Fig 1: Torque Converter, O-Ring And Dowel Pin With Torque Specifications
    G06288409Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the starter motor on the torque converter housing, then install the two 14 mm dowel pins in the torque converter housing.
  4. Place the transmission on a jack, and raise it to the engine assembly level.
  5. Attach the transmission to the engine, then install two transmission housing mounting bolts and two rear engine mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Placing Transmission On Jack With Torque Specifications
    G06288410Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the transmission mount bracket.
    Fig 3: Transmission Mount And Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G06288411Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the remaining transmission housing mounting bolts and remaining rear engine mounting bolt.
    Fig 4: Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts, Rear Engine Mounting Bolt And Washer With Torque Specifications
    G06288412Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the transmission jack.
  9. Attach the torque converter to the drive plate with eight drive plate bolts and torque as follows: 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.

    TORQUE: 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft) 

    Fig 5: Torque Converter Cover, Engine Stiffener And Drive Plate With Torque Specifications
    G06288413Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install the torque converter cover and the engine stiffener.
  11. Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt, if necessary (see CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND PULLEY BOLT ).
  12. Connect the ATF cooler hoses to the ATF cooler lines (see ATF COOLER HOSES  ).
    Fig 6: ATF Cooler Hose, Right Front Mount/Bracket And ATF Cooler Line With Torque Specifications
    G06288414Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Install the right front mount/bracket.
  14. Install the control lever with a new lock washer to the control shaft, then install the shift cable cover.
    CAUTION: Take care not to bend the shift cable.
    Fig 7: Shift Cable Cover, Lock Washer And Shift Cable With Torque Specifications
    G06288415Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Install the exhaust pipe A.
    Fig 8: Exhaust Pipe A And Gasket With Torque Specifications
    G06288416Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Install a new set ring on the end of each driveshaft.
  17. Install the right and left driveshafts (see INSTALLATION ).
    CAUTION: While installing the driveshafts in the differential, be sure not to allow dust and other foreign particles to enter into the transmission.
    NOTE:
    • Clean the areas where the driveshafts contact the transmission (differential) thoroughly with solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air.
    • Turn the right and left steering knuckle fully outward, and slide each driveshaft into the differential until you feel its set ring clip engage the side gear.
  18. Install the damper fork, then install the right and left ball joints to the each lower arm with the castle nuts and new cotter pins.
    Fig 9: Damper Fork, Castle Nut And Cotter Pin With Torque Specifications
    G06288417Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Install the splash shield.
    Fig 10: Splash Shield With Torque Specifications
    G06288418Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Connect the mainshaft speed sensor, the linear solenoid and the shift control solenoid connectors.
    Fig 11: Mainshaft Speed Sensor, Linear Solenoid And Shift Control Solenoid Connectors With Torque Specifications
    G06288419Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Connect the countershaft speed sensor and the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connectors.
    Fig 12: Identifying Countershaft Speed Sensor And Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Connectors
    G06288420Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Connect the lock-up control solenoid connector, and install the transmission ground cable.
    Fig 13: Lock-Up Control Solenoid Connector And Transmission Ground Cable With Torque Specifications
    G06288421Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Connect the starter cables on the starter motor, and install the cable holder.
    NOTE: When installing the starter cable terminal, make sure that the crimped side of the ring terminal is facing out.
    Fig 14: Starter Cable Terminal, Starter Cable And Harness Clamp Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G06288422Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  24. Install the intake air duct and the air cleaner housing assembly.
  25. Refill the transmission with ATF (see FLUID LEVEL  ).
  26. Connect the positive (+) cable first, then the negative (-) cable to the battery.
  27. Check the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION AND SETTING ).
  28. Start the engine. Set the parking brake, and shift the transmission through all gears, three times. Check the shift cable adjustment (see ADJUSTMENT  ).
  29. Check the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
  30. Let the engine reach operating temperature (the cooling fan comes on) with the transmission in [N] or [P] position, then turn it off and check the fluid level.
  31. Road test as described ROAD TEST  on .
  32. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
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