Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required 

• RDX engine support eyelet 07AAK-SNAA600
• Support bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
• RDX engine support mount pads 07AAK-STKA120
• Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 *
• Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 *

  These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 1-888-424-6857.

1. Clean the ATF cooler (see ATF COOLER CLEANING ).
2. Install the dowel pin (A) in the transmission, and install the transfer assembly (B) on the transmission.
   Fig 1: Installing Transfer Assembly To Transmission Assembly With Torque Specifications

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3. Install the clamp bracket.
   Fig 2: Installing Clamp Bracket With Torque Specifications

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4. Install the torque converter (A) on the mainshaft (B) with the new O-ring (C).
   Fig 3: Installing Torque Converter On Mainshaft

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5. Install the 14 x 20 mm dowel pins (D) in the torque converter housing.
6. Place the transmission on the jack, and raise the transmission to the engine level.
7. Attach the transmission to the engine, and install the lower transmission housing mounting bolt, and tighten the bolts.
   Fig 4: Installing Lower Transmission Housing Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

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8. Install the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.
   Fig 5: Installing Rear Transmission Housing Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

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9. Install the front transmission housing mounting bolts.
   Fig 6: Installing Front Transmission Housing Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

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10. Install the upper transmission housing mounting bolt.
    Fig 7: Installing Upper Transmission Housing Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

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11. Secure the transmission mount bracket on the transmission housing with the nuts and the new mounting bolt.
    Fig 8: Installing Transmission Mount Bracket On Transmission Housing With Torque Specifications

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12. Install a new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B).
    Fig 9: Installing Set Ring On Intermediate Shaft With Torque Specifications

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13. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Apply ATF to intermediate shaft splines (C), then install the intermediate shaft; be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
14. Install the intermediate shaft heat shield (D).
15. Install a new set ring (A) on the left driveshaft (B).
    Fig 10: Identifying Driveshaft

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16. Clean the areas where the left driveshaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, 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.
17. Apply the recommended grease to the right driveshaft inboard-joint splines.
18. Slide the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft splines until you feel the driveshaft fully engage the intermediate shaft set ring.
19. Remove the propeller shaft protector.
    Fig 11: Removing Propeller Shaft Protector

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20. Connect the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting 2nd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector

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21. Support the front subframe with the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) and a jack.
    Fig 13: Supporting Front Subframe With Front Subframe Adapter And Jack

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22. Lift the subframe up to the body while aligning the steering gearbox stiffener tab (A) in the subframe, and loosely install the mounting bolts.
    Fig 14: Aligning Steering Gearbox Stiffener Tab In Subframe With Torque Specifications

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23. Loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts (A) and new lower arm bracket mounting bolts (B).
    Fig 15: Installing Subframe Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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24. Align all reference marks (A) on the front subframe (B) with the body, then tighten the mounting bolts on the subframe to the specified torque.
    Fig 16: Aligning Reference Marks On Front Subframe With Body

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25. Secure the lower torque rod with the new bolts.
    Fig 17: Securing Lower Torque Rod With Torque Specifications

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26. Install the propeller shaft protector.
    Fig 18: Installing Propeller Shaft Protector With Torque Specifications

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27. Loosely install the steering gearbox bracket bolts.
    Fig 19: Steering Gearbox And Bracket Bolts With Torque Specifications

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28. Loosely install the steering gearbox bracket bolts.
    Fig 20: Steering Gearbox And Bracket Bolts With Torque Specifications

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29. Secure the steering gearbox brackets by tightening the bolts to the specified torque.
30. Secure the power steering fluid line clamp bracket with the bolt.
    Fig 21: Securing Power Steering Fluid Line Clamp Bracket Bolt With Torque Specifications

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31. Secure the power steering fluid hose with the hose clamps.
    Fig 22: Securing Power Steering Fluid Hose With Hose Clamps

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32. Secure the ATF cooler line with the bolts.
    Fig 23: Securing ATF Cooler Line With Bolts With Torque Specifications

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33. 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 24: Installing Torque Converter Cover With Torque Specifications

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34. Install the torque converter cover (B).
35. Install both lower arms (A) to both ball joints (B), and loosely install the new mounting nuts and bolts.
    Fig 25: Installing Lower Arms To Ball Joints With Torque Specifications

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36. 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).
37. Install the stabilizer links (F) to the stabilizer, and install the nuts (G). Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench (H) in the ball joint pin (I), and tighten the nuts.
38. Install the propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C).
    Fig 26: Aligning Reference Mark

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39. Secure the transfer breather hose bracket (A) on the transfer assembly with the bolt, and install the breather hose (B) over the breather pipe (C) with the dot (D) facing toward the rear.
    Fig 27: Securing Transfer Breather Hose Bracket On Transfer Assembly With Torque Specifications

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40. Install the three-way catalytic converter (A) with the new self-locking nuts and new gaskets (B) (C).
    Fig 28: Installing Three-Way Catalytic Converter With Torque Specifications

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41. Remove the engine support hanger and support mount pads from the vehicle.
42. Remove the support bolt (07AAK-SNAA500) and engine support eyelet (07AAK-SNAA600) from the cylinder head.
    Fig 29: Removing Engine Support Eyelet From Cylinder Head

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43. Install the intake air duct (A), and secure it with the clips (B). Install the hose (C) in the clamp (D) on the intake air duct.
    Fig 30: Installing Intake Air Duct

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44. Secure the harness clamp/junction box bracket on the transmission housing with the bolts.
    Fig 31: Installing Harness Clamp/Junction Box Bracket With Torque Specifications

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45. Secure the clamp bracket (A) with the bolt, install the coolant by-pass hoses (B) in the clamps (C), and install the breather hose (D) at the dot in the clip (E).
    Fig 32: Clamp Bracket With Torque Specifications

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46. 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 33: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses And ATF Cooler Lines

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47. Connect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A), the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (C), and the ATF temperature sensor connector (D).
    Fig 34: Identifying Input Shaft Speed Sensor, Output Shaft Speed Sensor And 3rd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connectors

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48. For '08-09 models: Connect the transmission range switch connector.
    Fig 35: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Connector

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49. Connect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (A), the solenoid valve B connector (B), solenoid valve C connector (C), the 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (D), and the shift solenoid harness connector (E).
    Fig 36: A/T Control Solenoid Connectors Harness And Bolt With Torque Specifications

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50. Secure the harness cover (F) with the bolt.
51. Apply molybdenum grease to the hole in the bushing (A) in the shift cable end (B). Attach the shift cable end to the control lever (C), then insert the control pin (D) into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip/washer (E).
    Fig 37: Attaching Shift Cable End To Control Lever With Torque Specifications

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52. Secure the shift cable bracket (F) with the nuts.
53. For '07 model: Connect the transmission range switch connector (A). .
    Fig 38: Connecting Transmission Ground Cable Terminal With Torque Specifications

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54. Install the transmission ground cable terminal (B), and install the harness clamp (C) on the bracket.
55. Refill the transmission with ATF (see step  4 ).
56. Install the battery base (see step 51 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
57. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), the charge air cooler cover, and the front grille clips.
58. Do the battery installation procedure (see INSTALLATION ).
59. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all positions three times.
60. Check the shift lever operation, A/T gear position indicator operation, and shift cable adjustment.
61. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
62. Install the splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
63. Install the wheels.
64. Start the engine in P or N, 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 ).
65. Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
66. Do the road test (see ROAD TEST ).
67. After the road test, raise the vehicle on a hoist, and make sure it is securely supported.
68. Loosen the upper torque rod bolt (A).
    Fig 39: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Bolt

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69. Loosen the transmission mount bracket bolt (A) and nuts (B), then retighten them to the specified torque.
    Fig 40: Transmission Mount Bracket Fasteners With Torque Specifications

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70. Loosen the lower torque rod bolt (A).
    Fig 41: Lower Torque Rod Bolt With Torque Specifications

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71. Loosen the lower torque rod bolts (B), then retighten the bolts (B) to the specified torque.
72. Tighten the lower torque rod bolt (A) to the specified torque.
73. Tighten the upper torque rod bolt (A) to the specified torque.
    Fig 42: Upper Torque Rod Bolt With Torque Specifications

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