Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required 

• Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
• Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*

*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 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 DISCONNECTING THE MOTOR POWER CABLE CONNECTOR FROM THE MOTOR STATOR ).
3. Secure the hood in the vertical position.
4. Do the 12 volt battery removal procedure, (see 12 VOLT BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
5. Remove the battery tray and the battery base.
6. Remove the windshield wiper arms (see WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT ).
7. Remove the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
8. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
9. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box bracket, PCM, and PCM bracket.
10. Disconnect the IMA motor power cable connector and harness clamp.
11. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
12. Remove the splash shield (A) (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
    Fig 1: Identifying Splash Shield

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13. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the CVT fluid (CVTF).
    Fig 2: Drain Plug With Torque Specifications And Sealing Washer

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14. Reinstall the drain plug and a new sealing washer (B).
    NOTE: Remove metal dust from the magnetic surface of the drain plug.
15. Remove the harness holder (A) from its bracket (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Harness Holder And Bracket

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16. Remove the bolt securing the heater hose bracket (A) on the starter (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Heater Hose Bracket, Starter, Harness Clamp And Starter Cables

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17. Remove the harness clamp (C) from its bracket (D), disconnect the starter cables (E), and remove the starter.
18. Disconnect the solenoid harness connector (A) and the CVT input shaft (drive pulley) speed sensor connector (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Solenoid Harness Connector And CVT Input Shaft Speed Sensor Connector

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19. Disconnect the CVTF cooler hoses (A) from the radiator, then plug the CVTF cooler hoses and the lines.
    Fig 6: Identifying CVTF Cooler Hoses

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20. Remove the harness clamp bracket (A).
    Fig 7: Identifying Harness Clamp Bracket

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21. Remove the snap pin (B) and the control pin (C) from the selector control lever (D).
22. Remove the bolts securing the shift cable bracket (E), then separate the shift cable (F) from the selector control lever. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
23. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Range Switch, CVT Output Shaft Speed Sensor And Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector

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24. Disconnect the CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor connector (B), and the vehicle speed sensor connector (C).
25. Remove the drive plate bolts (six) at the opening of the starter while rotating the engine crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 9: Identifying Drive Plate Bolt

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26. Remove the purge hose (A).
    Fig 10: Identifying Purge Hose

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27. Install the universal lifting eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120) to the air cleaner bracket hole (B) with a bolt (C) and a nut (D).
28. Remove the harness clamp (A) from its clamp bracket (B) located in front of the left damper top.
29. Set up the engine support hanger, A and Reds (AAR-T1256). Carefully position the engine support hanger to the vehicle; position both cross-arm foot bases (C) over the harness clamp brackets on both sides, and position both front stands on the front bulkhead. Attach the hook to the hanger plate, tighten the wing nut by hand, and lift and support the engine.
    NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.
    Fig 11: Positioning Engine Support Hanger To Vehicle

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30. Remove the steering joint cover (see step 6 REMOVAL ).
31. Install the steering wheel holder tool (see step 10INSTALLATION ).
32. Remove the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft, (see step 11 STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
33. Remove the ground cable terminal bracket (A).
    Fig 12: Identifying Ground Cable Terminal Bracket

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34. Remove the bolts and the nuts and the transmission mount/bracket (B).
35. Remove the upper and front transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 13: Identifying Upper And Front Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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36. Place a jack under the transmission.
37. Insert a 5 mm Allen wrench (A) in the top of the ball joint pin (B), and remove the nuts (C), then separate the stabilizer link (D) from the stabilizer ends (E).
    Fig 14: Separating Stabilizer Link From Stabilizer Ends

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38. Remove the lock pin (F) and the castle nuts (G), and separate the lower arms (H) from the knuckles (I) (see step 11 KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
39. Separate the tie-rod end ball joints from the knuckles (see step 9 KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
40. Disconnect the EPS motor connector and the torque sensor connector (see step 20 STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
41. Place a jack under the transmission, raise it just enough to take it off of the lower torque rod, and remove the lower torque rod bolt (A) from the transmission.
    Fig 15: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Bolt And Lower Torque Rod

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42. Remove the lower torque rod nut (B) and bolt (C) from the front subframe, and remove the lower torque rod (D).
    NOTE: Make sure the tab (E) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (F) on the front subframe.
43. Support the front subframe with a jack.
44. Remove the six bolts (A) securing the front subframe (B), then remove the subframe with the steering gearbox (C).
    Fig 16: Identifying Front Subframe Bolts

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45. Remove the driveshaft cover (A).
    Fig 17: Identifying Driveshaft Cover

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46. Remove the driveshafts from the differential (see step 7 DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ). Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over driveshaft ends.
    Fig 18: Covering Driveshaft Ends With Plastic Bags

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47. Remove the lower torque rod bracket.
    Fig 19: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Bracket

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48. Remove the rear and lower transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 20: Identifying Rear And Lower Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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49. Lower the transmission by loosening the wing nut of the engine support hanger, and tilt the engine just enough for the transmission to clear the side frame.
50. Slide the transmission away from the engine/IMA motor to remove it from the vehicle.
51. Remove the flywheel assembly with the rubber sealing ring and the dowel pins.
    Fig 21: Identifying Dowel Pins And Flywheel Assembly

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52. Check the drive plate and the flywheel support for wear or damage, and replace the drive plate and the flywheel support if necessary (see Drive Plate Removal/Installation ).