Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Engine hanger plate 07AAK-SNAA120
• Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 *
• Engine hanger VSB02C000025 *
• Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 *

  * Available through Honda Canada Technical Tools Department; Fax # 1-866-398-8665/ e-mail: ch_technicaltools@ch.honda.com

1. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket.
   Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Mounting Bracket

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2. Install the torque converter (A) on the mainshaft (B) with the new O-ring (C).
   Fig 2: Identifying Torque Converter, Mainshaft, O-Ring And Dowel Pins

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3. Install the 14 x 20 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. Install the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.
   Fig 3: Identifying Rear Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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6. Install the front transmission housing mounting bolts.
   Fig 4: Front Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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7. Install the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.
   Fig 5: Upper Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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8. Secure the transmission mount bracket on the transmission housing with the new mounting bolts.
   Fig 6: Transmission Mount Bracket And Transmission Housing With Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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9. Install the new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B).
   Fig 7: Set Ring, Intermediate Shaft, Intermediate Shaft Cover, Upper And Lower Bolts With Torque Specifications

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10. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Apply intermediate shaft splines with ATF, then install the intermediate shaft, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
11. Install the intermediate shaft cover (C) with installing the mounting bolts loosely.
12. First tighten the right upper bolt (D) on the cover, then right lower bolt (E), and lastly the left bolt (F).
13. Install the new set ring (A) on the left driveshaft (B).
    Fig 8: Identifying Set Ring And Left Driveshaft

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14. Clean the areas where the left driveshaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Then install the left driveshaft, 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.
15. Apply right driveshaft inboard-joint splines with the recommended grease (P/N 08734-0001).
16. Slide the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft splines until you feel the driveshaft fully engage the intermediate shaft set ring.
17. 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 rotate freely.
    Fig 9: Torque Converter Cover And Drive Plate With Bolts With Torque Specifications

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18. Install the torque converter cover (B).
19. Install the control lever (A) over the control shaft (B).
    Fig 10: Control Lever, Control Shaft, Lock Washer, Lock Bolt And Shift Cable Cover With Torque Specifications

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20. Secure the control lever with the new lock washer (C) and the lock bolt (D), then bend the lock tab of the lock washer against the bolt head.
21. Install the shift cable cover (E), and install the shift cable holder (F) on the cover.
22. Set the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe by looping the strap (A) over the front of the front subframe, then secure the strap with the stop (B), then tighten the wing nut (C).
    Fig 11: Identifying Front Subframe Adapter To Front Subframe By Looping Strap

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23. Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts.
    Fig 12: Front Subframe Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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24. Align the reference marks (A) on the front subframe (B) with the edge (C) of the body, and tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.
    Fig 13: Reference Marks On Front Subframe With Torque Specifications

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25. Secure the lower torque rod with the new bolts.
    Fig 14: Lower Torque Rod With Bolts With Torque Specifications

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26. Position the steering gearbox on the gearbox mounting bracket of the front subframe.
27. Install the gearbox stiffener (A) in the direction shown. Install the steering gearbox mounting bolt (B) and stiffener mounting bolt (C), and tighten the bolts loosely.
    Fig 15: Identifying Gearbox Stiffener, Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt And Stiffener Mounting Bolt

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28. Install the stiffener (A), steering gearbox mounting bolt (B), and stiffener mounting bolt (C), and tighten the bolts loosely.
    Fig 16: Stiffener, Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt And Stiffener Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

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29. Install the steering gearbox bracket mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 17: Steering Gearbox Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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30. Tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolts and stiffener mounting bolts to the specified torque.
31. Install the bolt securing the harness clamp bracket.
    Fig 18: Harness Clamp Bracket With Bolt With Torque Specifications

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32. Install both front subframe body mount brackets with the new bolts.
    Fig 19: Front Subframe Body Mount Brackets With Bolts With Torque Specifications

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33. Install both lower arms (A) to both ball joints (B), and loosely install the new mounting nuts and bolts.
    Fig 20: Lower Arms, Ball Joints, Bolt, Nut On Front And Rear With Torque Specifications

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34. Tighten the nuts and bolts to 59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m, 43 lbf.ft) in the following order; the nut on the front (C), the nut on the rear (D), then the bolt (E).
35. Install the exhaust pipe rubber mount.
    Fig 21: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Rubber Mount

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36. Connect the ATF cooler hose (A) to the ATF cooler (B), and secure the hose with the clip (C) (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT  ).
    Fig 22: Identifying ATF Cooler Hose, ATF Cooler And Hose With Clip

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37. Remove the engine hanger plate and bolt (A), and install the harness cover bracket (B) on the engine.
    Fig 23: Engine Hanger Plate With Bolt And Harness Cover Bracket With Torque Specifications

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38. Remove the engine hanger.
39. Connect the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the ATF cooler lines (B), and secure the hoses with the clips (C) (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT  ).
    Fig 24: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses, ATF Cooler Lines And Hoses With Clips

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40. Secure the harness clamp bracket (A) on the transmission hanger (B) with the bolt.
    Fig 25: Identifying Harness Clamp Bracket And Transmission Hanger With Bolt

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41. Install the water hose (A) to its clamp (B) at the mark (C).
    Fig 26: Identifying Water Hose, Clamp And Mark

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42. Connect the shift solenoid harness connector (A), A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (B), and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (C), and install the harness clamps (D) on the clamp brackets (E).
    Fig 27: Identifying Shift Solenoid Harness, A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve B Connector And Harness Clamps

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43. Connect the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector.
    Fig 28: Identifying 3rd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector

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44. Connect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (A) and input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (B), and install the harness clamp (C) on its clamp bracket (D).
    Fig 29: Identifying Harness Clamp, Clamp Bracket, Output And Input Shaft Speed Sensor Connector

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45. Install the transmission range switch connector (E) on the connector bracket (F), and connect the connector.
46. Connect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (A) and 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (B), and install the harness clamps (C) on the clamp brackets (D).
    Fig 30: Identifying A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve And 2nd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector

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47. Install the harness cover on its bracket.
    Fig 31: Identifying Harness Cover On Bracket

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48. Refill the transmission with ATF (see step  5 on ).
49. Install the battery base and resonator.
50. Install the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and intake air duct (see THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
51. Install the front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
52. Install the under-cowl lower panel and cowl cover (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
53. Install the battery tray and battery, then secure the battery with its hold-down bracket.
54. Connect the battery terminals, and apply grease around the battery terminals.
55. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all positions three times.
56. Check the shift lever operation, A/T gear position indicator operation, and shift cable adjustment.
57. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
58. Install the splash shield.
59. Start the engine in the P or N position, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on). Turn off the engine, and check the ATF level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK  ).
60. Enter the anti-theft code for the audio unit or navigation system, then enter the audio presets, and set the clock.
61. Road-test the vehicle (see ROAD TEST  ).