Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required 

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. Before removing the transmission, read the Service Precautions for the IMA System (see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ).
2. Turn the battery module switch OFF, and measure the voltage at the junction board terminals (see TURNING OFF POWER TO THE HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT ).
3. Shift the shift lever into the N position.
4. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the audio presets.
5. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, then remove the positive terminal.
6. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, then remove the battery and battery tray.
7. Remove the engine cover, air cleaner housing, and resonator.
8. Remove the engine under cover and engine under cover bracket.
9. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the continuously variable transmission fluid (CVTF). Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
   Fig 1: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Drain Plug

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10. Remove the starter cable, then remove the starter.
    Fig 2: Removing Starter

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11. Disconnect the CVT input shaft (drive pulley) speed sensor connector (A), solenoid harness connector (8P) (B), and remove the transmission ground cable (C).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting CVT Input Shaft (Drive Pulley) Speed Sensor Connector, Solenoid Harness Connector (8P)

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12. Loosen the locknut (A) on the shift cable (B).
    Fig 4: Loosening Locknut On Shift Cable

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13. Remove the spring clip (C) and washers (D), and separate the shift cable from the control lever (E) and the shift cable bracket (F). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
14. Remove the shift cable bracket.
15. Remove the harness clamps (A) from the clamp brackets (B), and remove the transmission range switch connector (C) from the connector bracket, then disconnect it.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Transmission Range Switch Connector

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16. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector (D), CVT speed sensor connector (E), and CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor connector (F).
17. Remove the front and upper transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 6: Removing Front And Upper Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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18. Remove the spindle nut (A), and tap the driveshaft inward with a plastic hammer to allow the special tool on the lower arm ball joint (see KNUCKLE/HUB/HUB BEARING UNIT REPLACEMENT ).
    Fig 7: Removing Spindle Nut

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19. Remove the cotter pins (B) and castle nuts (C), and separate the lower arms (D) from the knuckles (E) (see step 10 on FRONT SUSPENSION ).
20. Remove the driveshafts from the differential (see step 10 on DRIVELINE/AXLE ).
    Fig 8: Removing Driveshafts From Differential

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21. Remove the driveshafts. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then tie the plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
22. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF cooler lines (B). Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses up to prevent CVTF from flowing out, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines. Check for any signs of leakage at the hose joints.
    Fig 9: Removing ATF Cooler Hoses From ATF Cooler Lines

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23. Remove the rear mount/bracket.
    Fig 10: Removing Rear Mount/Bracket

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24. Remove the eight drive plate bolts at the opening of the starter while rotating the engine crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 11: Removing Drive Plate Bolt

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25. Lift and support the engine assembly with an engine hanger (P/N AAR-T-1256). Raise the transmission just enough to take the weight off of the mounts.
    Fig 12: Supporting Engine Assembly With Engine Hanger

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26. Place a jack under the transmission.
27. Remove the transmission ground cable from the transmission mount bracket, and remove the transmission mount bracket.
    Fig 13: Removing Transmission Mount Bracket

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28. Remove the heat shield (A) and exhaust manifold bracket (B), then remove the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 14: Removing Heat Shield And Exhaust Manifold Bracket

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29. Pull the transmission away from the engine until it clears the dowel pins, then lower it on the jack.
30. Remove the flywheel from the transmission.
    Fig 15: Removing Flywheel From Transmission

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31. Inspect the drive plate and replace it if it is damaged.