Transmission Removal
Transmission RemovalSpecial Tools Required
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
^ Engine hanger balancer bar VSB02C000019
^ Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
These special tools are available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program 1-888-424-6857.
NOTE:
^ Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
^ Special tool Reds engine support hanger AAR-T-12566 must be used with the side engine mount installed.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
2. Remove the covers in the following order: battery trim (A), left upper fender trim (B), cowl cover upper trim (C), right upper fender trim (D), upper grille cover (E), and intake manifold cover (F).
3. Remove the windshield wiper arms and cowl cover.
4. Disconnect the support strut from the pivot ball on both sides (bolted to the hood). Raise and secure the hood in a vertical position. Remove the right side pivot ball and install it into the lower threaded hole, then reattach the support strut.
NOTE: Do not attempt to close the hood with the support strut in the vertical position; it will damage the support strut and the hood.
5. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position, and lock the steering wheel.
6. Drain the power steering system fluid from the reservoir.
7. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0). Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery, then disconnect the positive terminal.
8. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, and remove the battery cover, battery, and battery tray.
9. Remove the air cleaner.
10. Remove the battery base.
11. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
12. Remove the splash shield.
13. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
14. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
15. Remove the strut brace.
16. Disconnect the steering joint.
17. Remove the power steering pump outlet line (A) from the power steering pump, and remove the hose (B) from its clamp (C).
18. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.
19. Remove the starter cables (A) from the starter, and remove the harness clamp (B) from the clamp bracket (C).
20. Disconnect the solenoid harness connector (D).
21. Remove the bolt securing the radiator hose clamp (E).
22. Disconnect the vacuum hose (F) from the vacuum line (G), and remove the vacuum line bolt (H).
23. Remove the starter and gasket from the transmission.
24. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).
25. Remove the spring clip/washer (B) and the control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the control lever (E).
26. Check the bushing (F) in the shift cable end for a proper fit and wear. If the bushing is loose or worn, replace the shift cable.
27. Disconnect the A/T clutch, pressure control solenoid valve A connector, A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector, and 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connectors (C), and remove the harness cover mounting bolt (D).
28. Remove the harness cover mounting bolt, and remove the harness clamps (A) from the clamp brackets (B).
29. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector, and remove the connector bracket (D) and harness clamp bracket.
30. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B) from the clamp bracket (C).
31. Remove the transmission ground cable (D).
32. Disconnect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (A), input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (B), 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (C), and ATF temperature sensor connector (D).
33. Disconnect the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (A), and remove the vacuum line bolt (B).
34. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF cooler lines (B). Turn the ends of the cooler hoses up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the cooler hoses and lines.
35. Check for any sign of leakage at the hose joints.
36. Remove the connector bracket from the engine front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balancer bar front arm.
37. Disconnect the solenoid connector, disconnect the vacuum tube from the joint, then remove the bracket from the engine rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balancer bar rear arm.
38. Install the engine balancer bar (VSB02C000019); attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with the spacer and the 10 mm bolt, and attach the rear arm (B) to the rear cylinder head with the 8 mm bolt.
39. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566) to the vehicle, and attach the hook to the engine balancer bar slot. Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand, and lift and support the engine.
40. Remove the front mount stop (A) and front mount bolt (B).
41. Remove exhaust pipe A.
42. Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).
43. Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.
44. Remove the propeller shaft.
45. Insert a 6 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 lower arms (E).
46. Remove the damper pinch bolts (F), damper fork bolts and self-locking nuts, knuckle holder bolts (G) and nuts (H). Remove the damper forks (I).
47. Remove the cotter pins (J) and nuts (K), and separate the steering tie-rod end ball joints (L) from the knuckle.
48. Remove the bolt securing the transfer breather tube bracket (A), and disconnect the breather tube (B) from the breather pipe (C) on the transfer assembly. Cap the breather pipe to prevent fluid from leaking out.
49. Remove the transfer assembly from the transmission.
50. Remove the steering gearbox heat shield.
51. Loosen the hose clamp bolt, then disconnect the power steering fluid hose (A) from the line at the right front of the subframe.
52. Remove the ATF cooler hose (B) from the ATF cooler. Turn the end of the cooler hose up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the hose.
53. Remove the torque converter cover (A), and remove the drive plate bolts (B) (8) while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
54. Remove the transmission lower mount bolts.
55. Disconnect the power steering angle sensor connector.
56. Remove the shift cable bracket on the steering gearbox stiffener.
57. Remove the rear mount stop (A), and remove the rear mount bolt (B).
58. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the subframe by looping the belt over the front of the subframe, then secure the belt with its stop.
59. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach them with bolts.
60. Remove the four bolts securing the stiffeners (A) and the four bolts securing the front subframe (B), and lower the front subframe.
61. Remove the transmission lower mount.
62. Pry out the driveshafts from the differential and intermediate shaft.
63. Remove the exhaust manifold bracket and heat shield.
64. Remove the intermediate shaft.
65. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then the plastic bags over the driveshaft ends and intermediate shaft ends.
66. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
67. Remove the front mount bracket (A).
68. Remove the sensor harness (B) from the harness clamp (C).
69. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolt (D) using a socket 22 mm in length.
70. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
71. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
72. Lower the transmission by loosening the wing nut of the engine support hanger, and tilt the engine just enough for the end of the transmission to clear the side frame.
73. Place a jack under the transmission.
74. Slide the transmission away from the engine to remove it from the vehicle.
75. Remove the torque converter and dowel pins.
76. Remove the clamp bracket.
77. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it's damaged.