Automatic Transmission Removal

Automatic Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required

- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- Engine Hanger Balance Bar VSB02C000019
- Engine Hanger Adapter Set VSB02C000031
- Front Subframe Adapter EQS02BMDXSB0
* : Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

NOTE:

- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- Special tool Reds engine support hanger AAR-T1256 must be used with the side engine mount installed.

1. Secure the hood in the wide open position with the support rod.

2. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position, and lock the steering wheel.

3. Drain the power steering system fluid from the reservoir Testing and Inspection.

4. Do the battery removal procedure Removal and Replacement.

5. Remove the engine cover.

6. Remove the intake air duct and the air cleaner housing.

7. Remove the main under-hood fuse box from the battery base.

8. Remove the battery base and the battery base bracket.

9. Remove the front bulkhead cover Front Bulkhead Cover Replacement.

10. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheels.

11. Remove the front undercover (A) and the splash shield (B).






12. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).





13. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).

14. Disconnect the steering joint and remove the center guide (if equipped).

15. Install the steering wheel holder tool.

16. Cover the auto-tensioner, the alternator, the A/C compressor with several shop towels to protect them from spilled power steering fluid. Remove the power steering pump outlet line (A) from the power steering pump, and remove the hose clamp bolt (B). Cover the opening of the pump and the pump outlet line with a piece of tape to prevent foreign material from entering either the pump or the outlet line. Take care not to spill fluid on the vehicle. Wipe off any spilled fluid at once.






17. Disconnect the positive starter cable (A) from the starter, and remove the harness clamp (B) from the clamp bracket. Disconnect the S terminal connector (C).





18. Remove the starter (D) and the gasket (E).

19. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.






20. Remove the transfer breather bracket (A), and disconnect the breather hose (B) from the clamp (C).






21. Remove the spring clip (A) and the control pin (B), then remove the shift cable end (C) from the control lever (D).





22. Check the bushing (E) in the shift cable end for a proper fit and wear. If the bushing is loose or worn, replace the shift cable Service and Repair.

23. Remove the nuts (A) securing the shift cable bracket (B).






24. Disconnect the ATF temperature sensor connector (A), then remove the harness clamps (B).






25. Disconnect the shift solenoid valve C connector (A).





26. Remove the harness clamp (B) from the dipstick guide tube.

27. Disconnect the transmission fluid pressure switch C (4th clutch) connector (A), then remove the harness clamp (B).






28. Disconnect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A) and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), then remove the harness clamp (C).






29. Remove the harness cover (A) from the ATF filter holder (B).






30. Disconnect these connectors:

- Transmission fluid pressure switch E (6th clutch) connector (A)
- Transmission fluid pressure switch B (3rd clutch) connector (B)
- A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve D connector (C)
- A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (D)
- A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (E)
- A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (F)
- Line pressure switch connector (G)
- Line pressure solenoid valve A connector (H)
- Shift solenoid valve B connector (I)
- Shift solenoid valve A connector (J)





31. Remove the harness cover mounting bolts (K) and the harness cover bracket (L), then remove the harness cover (M).

32. Remove the harness bracket (A), then disconnect the transmission breather hose (B) from the breather pipe (C).






33. Remove the bolt securing the harness cover (A).






34. Remove the bolt securing the harness cover (A).






35. Disconnect the transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) connector (A) and the transmission fluid pressure switch D (5th clutch) connector (B).






36. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF cooler line (B) and the ATF filter (C). Turn the ends of the cooler hoses up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the cooler hoses, the line and the ATF filter.






37. Remove the connector bracket (A) from the engine front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balance bar front arm.






38. Remove the engine mount control solenoid valve bracket (A) from the rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balance bar rear arm.






39. Remove the service caps (A) for the front damper flange nuts from the cowl cover (B). Position the engine hanger adapters (VSB02C000031) over the damper flange nuts.






40. Lift and support the engine with the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) and the engine hanger balance bar (VSB02C000019). Attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with a spacer (B) and a 10 mm bolt (C), and attach the rear arm (D) to the rear cylinder head with an 8 mm bolt (E). Tighten the wing nut (F) by hand to lift, and support the engine.

NOTE:

- Be careful when working around the windshield.
- Be careful not to damage the hood opener cable when installing the engine support hanger at the front bulkhead.
- AAR-T1256 two sets required for stacking additional cross section bar.





41. Remove the front mount stop (A) and the front mount bolt (B).






42. Remove the front subframe stiffener.






43. Remove exhaust pipe A and its mount (B).






44. With active damper system/With headlight leveling system left side: Disconnect the front suspension stroke sensor connector (A) on both lower arms, and remove the harness clamps (B) from the front subframe.






45. Remove the cotter pins (A) and the nuts (B), and separate the tie-rod end ball joints (C) from the knuckles.





46. Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench (D) in the top of the ball joint pin (E), and remove the nuts (F), then separate the stabilizer links (G).

47. Remove the lock pins (H) and the castle nuts (I), and separate the lower arms (J) from the knuckles (K).

48. Remove the bolt securing the transfer breather hose bracket (A), and disconnect the breather hose (B) from the breather pipe (C) on the transfer assembly.






49. Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C), and separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.






50. Remove the transfer assembly from the transmission.






51. Remove the torque converter cover (A), and remove the drive plate bolts (B) (8) while rotating the crankshaft pulley.






52. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.






53. Loosen the hose clamp bolt, then disconnect the power steering fluid hose from the fluid line at the left front of the subframe.






54. Remove the transmission lower mount bolts (A) and the transmission ground terminal (B).






55. Remove the rear engine mount bolts.






56. Remove the bolt securing the power steering fluid line clamp bracket (A) on the rear mount bracket, and turn the bracket away from the rear mount bracket.






57. Loosen the four bolts (A) holding the adjustable arms (B) of the front subframe adapter (EQS02BMDXSB0) to its center plate.

NOTE: The adapter is designed to be used with a commercially available transmission jack.






58. Line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach the adapter (EQS02BMDXSB0) to the jack base with the bolts (A) that came with the jack. Tighten the bolts securely.





59. Raise the jack to the vehicle height, then attach the adapter to the front subframe using the subframe stiffener mounting bolts (B) and bolt holes.

60. Remove the six bolts securing the front stiffeners (A) and the rear stiffeners (B), and four bolts securing the front subframe (C), and lower the front subframe.

NOTE: Check that the front subframe is free of the hoses and the electrical wiring.






61. Remove the driveshafts from the differential and the intermediate shaft. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over driveshaft ends.

NOTE: Plug the driveshaft hole (A) to prevent dirt and solvent from entering the transmission.






62. Remove the exhaust manifold bracket (A) and the heat shield (B).





63. Remove the intermediate shaft (C). Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over intermediate shaft ends.

NOTE: Plug the intermediate shaft hole (D) to prevent dirt and solvent from entering the transmission.

64. Remove the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.





65. Place a jack under the transmission.

66. Remove the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.






67. Remove the harness clamp bracket (A) from the front mount bracket (B), and remove the mount bracket.





68. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolt (C) using a socket 22 mm in length.

69. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor cover (A), and disconnect the CKP sensor connector (B).






70. Remove the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the CKP sensor.





71. Check once again that the transmission is free of hoses, and electrical wiring.

72. Lower the transmission by loosening the wing nut of the engine support hanger, and tilt the engine just enough for the transmission to clear its end from the side frame.

73. Slide the transmission away from the engine to remove it from the vehicle.

74. Remove the torque converter (A), the O-ring (B), and the dowel pins (C).





75. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it's damaged Service and Repair.