Transmission Installation

Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required
^ Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566
^ Engine hanger/adapter VSB02C000015
^ 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.

1. Make sure the two dowel pins (A) are installed in the clutch housing.





2. Install the release fork, the release bearing, and the boot.
3. Check that the mount bracket collars (A) are installed in the transmission, then install the front transmission lower mount (B) and rear transmission lower mount (C).





4. Place the transmission on the transmission jack, and raise it to the engine level.
5. Install the four lower transmission mounting bolts.





6. Install the clutch cover.





7. Install the rear engine mount upper bracket.





8. Install the rear engine mount (A), rear engine mount upper mounting bolt (B), and shift cable bracket (C).





9. Install the front engine mount upper bracket.





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





11. Install the front suspension subframe (A) and front suspension subframe stiffeners (B).





12. Align the reference mark (A) you made with edge (B) of both rear stiffeners (C), and tighten the rear subframe mounting bolts, then the front bolts, and tighten the stiffener bolts to the specified torque.





13. Install the middle subframe mounting bracket.





14. Install the lower transmission mount mounting nuts.





15. Install the rear engine mount lower bracket mounting bolts.





16. Install the intermediate shaft.
17. Install the driveshaft inboard joint.
18. Connect the knuckle onto the lower arm.
19. Install the damper fork.
20. Connect the front stabilizer.
21. Install exhaust pipe A with new gaskets (B).





22. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.





23. Connect the return line to the power steering fluid reservoir.
24. Connect the tie-rod ball joint.
25. Install the splash shield.





26. Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid.
27. Install the front wheels, and set them in the straight ahead position.
28. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
29. Connect the steering joint to the steering gearbox pinion shaft (A) by aligning the reference mark (B) you made, and remove the wire (C) from the joint yoke (D).





30. Install the steering joint cover (E).
31. Install the steering wheel.
32. Check that the mount bracket collars (A) are installed in the transmission, then install the transmission mount bracket (B) and ground cable (C).





33. Remove the engine support hanger and engine hanger adapter from the engine.
34. Install the power steering pump outlet line (A) with a new O-ring (B) to the power steering pump (C), and secure the hose clamp (D) with the bolt.





35. Connect the return hose (E) to the power steering fluid reservoir (F), then secure the hose with the clamp (G).
36. Install the two upper transmission mounting bolts.





37. Install the rear engine mount stop.





38. Install the front engine mount mounting bolt (A) and front engine mount stop (B).





39. Install the bracket (A), then connect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (B).





40. Connect the reverse lockout solenoid connector (A), back-up light switch connector (B), and output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (C).





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





42. Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the cable ends, and install new cotter pins (C).
43. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the end of the slave cylinder rod. Install the slave cylinder. Be careful not to bend the clutch line.





44. Install the battery base.
45. Install the air cleaner assembly.
46. Remove the steering wheel.
47. Center the cable reel and reinstall the steering wheel.
48. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals, connect the positive cable to the battery, then connect the negative cable, and apply multipurpose grease to prevent corrosion.
49. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir with fluid to the upper level line.
50. Start the engine, turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to bleed air from the power steering system.
51. Recheck the fluid level, and refill if necessary.
52. Check the front wheel alignment.
53. Test-drive the vehicle.
54. Check the shift lever and the clutch operation.
55. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then enter the audio presets.
56. Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).