Transmission Installation
Transmission InstallationSpecial Tools Required
- Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 (Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857)
- Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019
- Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
1. Check that the two dowel pins are installed in the clutch housing.
2. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the release fork (A) and the release bearing (B). Install the release fork, the release bearing, and the boot (C).
3. Place the transmission on the transmission jack, and raise it to the engine level.
4. Install the transmission lower mounting bolts.
5. Install the clutch cover.
6. Install the front engine mount upper bracket.
7. Support the subframe with the subframe adapter and a jack.
8. Install the front suspension subframe (A) and front suspension subframe stays (B).
9. Align the reference marks (A) with edge (B) of both rear stiffer (C), and tighten the rear subframe mounting bolts, then front bolts, and tighten the stiffener bolts to the specified torque.
10. Install the middle subframe mounting bolts.
11. Install the transmission lower front mount (A) and the transmission lower rear mount (B).
12. Install the transmission lower mount mounting nuts.
13. Install the rear engine lower mount mounting bolts.
14. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector
15. Connect the return line to the power steering fluid reservoir.
16. Install the tie-rod ball joint.
17. Install the front wheels, and set them in the straight ahead position.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Unlock the steering wheel.
20. Connect the steering joint to the steering gearbox pinion shaft (A) by aligning the reference mark (B), and remove the wire (C) from the joint yoke (D).
21. Install the steering joint cover (E).
22. Install the intermediate shaft.
23. Install the left and right driveshaft inboard joints.
24. Install the knuckle onto the lower arm.
25. Install the damper fork.
26. Connect the front stabilizer.
27. Install the exhaust pipe A and new gaskets (B).
28. Install the splash shield.
29. Install the under cover.
30. Lay the fender cover over the fender, then install the transmission mount bracket (A) and ground cable (B).
31. Remove the engine hanger and special tool from the engine.
32. Install the transmission upper mounting bolts.
33. Install the engine rear mount stop.
34. Install the engine front mount mounting bolt (A) and the engine front mount stop (B).
35. Apply super high temp urea grease P/N 08798-9002) to the end of the cylinder rod. Install the slave cylinder. Be careful not to bend the clutch line.
36. Connect the vacuum hose (A).
37. Install the cable bracket (B) and cables (C).
38. Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the cable ends, and install new cotter pins (C).
39. Install the harness bracket.
40. Install the starter motor (A), then connect the starter cable (B).
41. Connect the vacuum hose (A), then install the harness clips (B).
42. Connect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A) and output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B).
43. Connect the back-up light switch connector (A) and reverse lockout solenoid connector (B), then install the harness clips (C).
44. Install the power steering pump outlet line (A) with a new O-ring (B) to the pump (C), and install the hose (D) in its clamp (E).
45. Connect the return the hose (F) to the power steering fluid reservoir (G), then secure the hose with its clamp (H).
46. Install the strut bar.
47. Install the under-hood fuse/relay box.
48. Install the battery base.
49. Install the resonator chamber and air cleaner housing.
50. Refill the transmission fluid.
51. Install the bulkhead cover (A) and the intake manifold cover (B).
52. Install the right rear engine compartment cover (A) and the right side engine compartment cover (B).
53. Install the left side engine compartment cover (A) and the left rear engine compartment cover (B).
54. Disconnect the right side support strut from the pivot ball (bolted to the hood). Secure the hood (A) in a vertical position. Remove the right side pivot ball and install it into the upper threaded hole (B), then reattach the support struts.
55. Remove the steering wheel.
56. Center the cable reel by first rotating it clockwise until it steps. Then rotate it counterclockwise (about three full turns) until the arrow mark on the label points straight up.
57. Reinstall the steering wheel.
58. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir with fluid to the upper level line.
59. Install the battery. Connect the positive (+) cable first, then the negative (-) cable to the battery.
60. Start the engine, and run it at fast idle, then turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to bleed air from the system.
61. Recheck the fluid level, and refill if necessary.
62. Check the front wheel alignment.
63. Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If the steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of the joint pinion shaft serrations, then adjust the front toe by turning the tie-rod ends if necessary. If you need to correct the engagement of the joint pinion shaft, repeat steps 60 through 62.
64. Test drive the vehicle.
65. Check the clutch operation.
66. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then enter the customer's XM radio channel presets, and set the clock.