Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required 

• Engine hanger adapter EQS00BRSX0
• Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 (Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program 1-888-424-6857)
• Front subframe adapter EQS02C000011

1. Before disconnecting the battery, make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the customer's radio station presets.
2. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
3. Remove the splash shield.
4. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
   Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug And Drain Automatic Transmission Fluid With Specified Torques

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5. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, then disconnect the battery positive terminal.
6. Remove the air cleaner housing and the intake air duct.
7. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, then remove the battery and battery tray.
8. Remove the harness clamp from the battery base, then remove the battery base.
9. Remove the transmission ground terminal (A).
   Fig 2: Removing Transmission Ground Terminal

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10. Disconnect the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (B) and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (C), and remove the harness clamps (D) from the clamp brackets (E).
11. Disconnect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (A) and input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor (B).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Output Shaft Speed Sensor Connector And Input Shaft Speed Sensor

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12. Remove the transmission range switch connector (C) from its bracket (D), then disconnect it.
13. Disconnect the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting 3rd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector

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14. Disconnect the shift solenoid harness connector (A), A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector, and solenoid valve C connector, then remove the harness clamps (D) from the clamp brackets (E).
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Shift Solenoid Harness Connector, A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve B Connector, And Solenoid Valve C Connector

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15. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF cooler lines (B). Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.
    Fig 6: Removing ATF Cooler Hoses From ATF Cooler Lines

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16. Check for any signs of leakage at the hose joints.
17. Remove the engine wire harness cover (A) by lifting up on the lock tab (B), then slide the harness forward off the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (C).
    Fig 7: Removing Engine Wire Harness Cover By Lifting Up On Lock Tab

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18. Remove the water pipe mounting bolt (A) and lower the water pipe slightly. Loosen air cleaner housing bracket mounting bolt (B), and remove mounting bolt (C).
    Fig 8: Removing Water Pipe Mounting Bolt And Lower Water Pipe Slightly

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19. Remove the brake booster and evaporative emission (EVAP) line bracket mounting bolts (D), and attach the special tool to the threaded hole (E) in the cylinder head.
20. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566) to the vehicle and attach the hook to the special tool.
    Fig 9: Installing Engine Support Hanger (Aar-T-12566) To Vehicle

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21. Insert a 5 mm Allen wrench (A) in the top of the ball joint pin (B), and remove the nut (C), then separate the stabilizer link (D) from the lower arm.
    Fig 10: Inserting 5mm Allen Wrench On Top Of Ball Joint Pin

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22. Remove the lock pin (E) and castle nuts (F), and separate the lower arms (G) from the knuckles (H) (see step 10 on KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
23. Disconnect the A/F sensor connector (A) and secondary HO2S connector (B), then remove the harness from the clamps (C).
    Fig 11: Disconnecting A/F Sensor Connector And Secondary HO2S Connector

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24. Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC) assembly.
    Fig 12: Removing Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) Assembly

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25. Remove the torque converter cover (A), and remove the eight drive plate bolts (B) while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 13: Removing Torque Converter Cover And Eight Drive Plate Bolts

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26. Remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder (A), then remove the shift cable cover (B).
    NOTE: To prevent damage to the control lever joint, remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder before removing the bolts securing the shift cable cover.
    Fig 14: Removing Bolts

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27. Remove the spring clip (C) and control pin (D), then separate the shift cable (E) from the control lever (F). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
28. Disconnect the ATF cooler hose (A) from the ATF cooler line (B), then plug the end of the hose.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hose

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29. Remove the front mount bolt (C) and nut (D).
30. Remove the rear mount bracket bolts.
    Fig 16: Removing Rear Mount Bracket Bolts

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31. Make the appropriate reference lines at positions A and B that line up with the center of the front subframe mounting bolts (C).
    Fig 17: Making Appropriate Reference Lines At Positions

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32. Attach the special tool to the front subframe with hanging the hook of the special tool over the front of the subframe, then tighten the special tool screw.
    Fig 18: Attaching Special Tool To Front Subframe

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33. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach them with the bolts securely.
34. Remove the four front subframe mounting bolts, then lower the subframe.
    Fig 19: Removing Four Front Subframe Mounting Bolts

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35. Pry the driveshaft, and remove them from the differential and intermediate shaft.
    Fig 20: Removing Them From Differential And Intermediate Shaft

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36. Remove the intermediate shaft cover (A).
    Fig 21: Removing Intermediate Shaft Cover

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37. Remove the intermediate shaft (B). Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then tie plastic bags over the driveshaft and intermediate shaft ends.
38. Place a jack under the transmission.
39. Remove the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 22: Removing Upper Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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40. Remove the transmission mount bracket bolt (A) and nuts (B), then remove the transmission mount bolt (C).

    2002-2003 models: 

    Fig 23: Removing Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt (2002-2003 Models)

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    2004-2006 models: 

    Fig 24: Removing Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt (2004-2006 Models)

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41. Remove the front transmission housing mounting bolts located on the front lower of the transmission.
    Fig 25: Removing Front Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts Located On Front Lower Transmission

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42. Remove the rear transmission housing mounting bolts located on the rear lower of the transmission.
    Fig 26: Removing Rear Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts Located On Rear Lower Transmission

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43. Slide the transmission away from the engine to remove it from the vehicle.
44. Remove the torque converter assembly.
    Fig 27: Removing Torque Converter Assembly

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45. Remove the front mount.
    Fig 28: Removing Front Mount

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46. Remove the rear mount/bracket.
    Fig 29: Removing Rear Mount/Bracket

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47. Remove the air cleaner housing mounting bracket.
    Fig 30: Removing Air Cleaner Housing Mounting Bracket

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48. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it's damaged.