Transmission Removal
Transmission RemovalSpecial Tools Required
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
^ Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019
^ Front subframe adapter VSB02000016
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 (if equipped).
2. Disconnect the support strut from both sides of 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 lower threaded hole (B), 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.
3. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
4. Lock the steering wheel.
5. Drain the power steering system fluid from the reservoir.
6. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
7. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and the steering gearbox pinion shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), and disconnect the steering joint (D) by removing the steering joint toward the steering column. Hold the slider shaft (E) on the column with a peace of wire (F) between the joint yoke (G) on the slider shaft to the joint yoke on the upper shaft.
8. Remove the covers in the order presented; the left side engine compartment cover (A), the left rear engine compartment cover (B), the left fender trim (C), the right side engine compartment cover (D), the right rear engine compartment cover (E), the right fender trim (F), the front bulkhead cover (G), and the engine cover (H).
9. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box.
10. Remove the harness clamp (A) and the two 6.0 mm bolts (B), and remove the strut brace (C).
11. Remove the power steering pump outlet line (A) from the power steering pump, and remove the hose (B) from its clamp (C).
12. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
13. Remove the engine under cover.
14. Remove the splash shield.
15. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
16. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
17. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0). Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
18. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, then remove the battery and the battery tray.
19. Remove the intake air duct and the air cleaner assembly.
20. Remove the battery base.
21. Disconnect the starter cables (A) from the starter, and remove the harness clamps (B) from the clamp brackets (C).
22. Disconnect the solenoid harness connector (D).
23. Remove the bolt securing the radiator hose clamp (E).
24. Disconnect the vacuum hose (F) from the vacuum line (G), and remove the vacuum line bolt H.
25. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).
26. Remove the spring clip/washer (B) and the control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the control lever (E).
27. Check the bushing (F) in the shift cable end for proper fit and wear. If the bushing is loose or worn, replace the shift cable.
28. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A), the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (C), the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (D), and the ATF temperature sensor connector (E), and remove the harness clamp (F) from the clamp bracket(G).
29. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (A), the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (B), and the 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (C), and remove the harness cover mounting bolt (D).
30. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (A).
31. Remove the harness cover mounting bolt, and remove the harness cover (B) from the clamp bracket(C).
32. Disconnect the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (A), and remove the vacuum hose and the vacuum line bolt (B).
33. 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 the lines.
34. Check for any signs of leakage at the hose joints.
35. Remove the front A/F sensor connector stay from the engine front cylinder head; use the front A/F sensor connector stay bolt hole to attach the engine balancer bar front arm.
36. Remove the rear A/F sensor connector stay from the engine rear cylinder head; use the rear A/F sensor connector stay bolt hole to attach the engine balancer bar rear arm.
37. Lift and support the engine with the engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566) and the engine balancer bar (VSB02C000019).
Attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with spacers (B) and the connector bracket bolt (10 x 1.25 mm) (C). Attach the rear arm (D) to the rear cylinder head with the harness clamp bracket bolt (8 x 1.25 mm) (E).
38. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the transmission upper mount (B).
39. Remove the front engine mount stop (A), and remove the front engine mount bolt (B).
40. Disconnect the vacuum hose (C).
41. 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).
42. Remove the cotter pins (F), the castle nuts (G), the damper pinch bolt (H), the self-locking nut (I), the bolt (J), and the damper forks (K), then separate the ball joints from the lower arms.
43. Remove the cotter pins (L) and the nuts (M), and separate the tie-rod end ball joints (N) from the knuckles.
44. Remove exhaust pipe A and its mount.
45. Remove the steering gearbox heat shield (A).
46. Remove the power steering fluid hose from its line on the front subframe.
47. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.
48. Remove the torque converter cover (A), and remove the drive plate bolts (B) (8) while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
49. Remove the shift cable bracket from the front subframe.
50. Remove the rear engine mount base bracket bolts.
51. Remove the transmission lower mount bolt and the nut.
52. Remove the front subframe middle mount.
53. Make the appropriate reference lines (A) at both ends of the subframe (B) that line up with the edge (C) of the stiffeners (D).
54. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the subframe by looping the strap over the front of the subframe, then secure the strap.
55. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then tighten the bolts.
56. Remove the four bolts securing the stiffeners (A) and the four bolts securing the front subframe (B), then lower the front subframe.
57. Remove the transmission lower mount.
58. Pry out the driveshafts from the differential and the intermediate shaft.
59. Remove the exhaust manifold bracket (A) and the heat shield (B).
60. Remove the intermediate shaft (C).
61. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over the driveshaft ends and the intermediate shaft ends.
62. Remove the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.
63. Remove the front mount bracket (A).
64. Remove the sensor harness clamps (B) from the harness bracket (C).
65. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolt (D) using a socket 22 mm in length.
66. Remove the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.
67. 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.
68. Place a jack under the transmission.
69. Remove the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.
70. Slide the transmission away from the engine to remove it from the vehicle.
71. Remove the starter, the gasket, and the harness clamp bracket from the transmission.
72. Remove the torque converter, the O-ring, and the dowel pins.
73. Inspect the drive plate, and replace if it's damaged.