Transmission Installation

Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required
- Engine hanger adapter EQS00BRSX0 *
- Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566 *
- Subframe adapter EQS02000011 *
- Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 1-888-424-6857.

1. Make sure the two dowel pins are installed in the clutch housing.
2. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 087989002) to the release fork (A) and the release bearing (B). Install the release fork, the release bearing, and the boot (C).





3. Install the transmission rear mount bracket (A) and the transmission rear mount (B).





4. Place the transmission on the transmission jack, and raise it to the engine level.
5. 6-speed model: Install the two front transmission mounting bolts.





6. 6-speed model: Install the intake manifold bracket (A), then install the harness bracket (B).





7. Install the transmission mounting bolts.

5-speed model: Four lower bolts





6-speed model: Two rear and two lower bolts





8. Install the front engine mount.





9. Install the clutch cover.

5-speed model:





6-speed model:





10. Support the front suspension subframe with the subframe adapter and a jack.





11. Install the front suspension subframe (A) in its original position by aligning it with the marks (B) you made in the removal procedure.





12. Install the three rear mounting bolts for the transmission rear mount.





13. Install the front engine mount bracket mounting bolt.





14. Install the intermediate shaft.
15. Install the driveshafts.
16. Install the three way catalytic converter (TWC) assembly.
17. Install the splash shield.





18. Install the transmission mount bracket (A) and the transmission mounting bolt (B).

2002 model:





2003-2006 models:





19. Install the air cleaner bracket (C).
20. Install the two transmission upper mounting bolts.





21. Remove the engine hanger and special tool from the engine.
22. Install the brake booster and evaporative emission (EVAP) line bracket mounting bolts (A), and the air cleaner housing bracket mounting bolt (B). Tighten the air cleaner housing bracket mounting bolt (C), and install the water pipe mounting bolt (D).





23. Install the engine harness cover.





24. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 087989002) to the end of the slave cylinder rod. Install the slave cylinder. Be careful not to bend the clutch line.

Other models:





2005-2006 6-speed models:





25. Install the harness clip.





26. Install the cable bracket (A) and cables (B).





27. Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) and Honda silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) to the cable ends, and install new cotter pins (C).
28. Connect the back-up light switch connector (A), the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector (B), the reverse lockout solenoid connector (6-speed model) (C), and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (D).

2002-2004 models:





2005-2006 models:





29. Connect the transmission ground cable (A).





30. Install the battery base (B).
31. Install the intake air duct.
32. Install the air cleaner housing.
33. Install the intake manifold cover.
34. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable.
35. Refill the transmission fluid.
36. Check the shift lever and clutch operation.
37. Check the front wheel alignment.
38. Enter the audio anti-theft codes, then enter the customer's audio station presets, and set the clock.
39. 2002-2004 models: Do the ECM idle learn procedure.
40. Do the power window control unit reset procedure.
41. Test-drive the vehicle.