Transmission Removal

Transmission Removal

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. Secure the hood in its vertical position (support rod in the lower hole).





2. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
6. Remove the battery base.
7. Carefully remove the slave cylinder to avoid bending the clutch line.

NOTE: Do not operate the clutch pedal after the slave cylinder has been removed.





8. Remove the cable bracket (A), then disconnect the shift cables (B) from the top of the transmission housing. Carefully remove both cables and the bracket together to avoid bending the cables.





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





10. Disconnect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (A), then remove the bracket (B).





11. Remove the front engine mount stop (A) then remove the front mount bolt (B).





12. Remove the rear engine mount stop.





13. Remove the two upper transmission mounting bolts.





14. Remove and plug the return hose (A) from the power steering fluid reservoir (B). Immediately wipe off any spilled fluid.





15. Remove the power steering pump outlet line (C) from the power steering pump (D).
16. Remove the power steering pump outlet line bracket (E).
17. Attach the engine hanger adapter to the threaded holes in the cylinder head.





18. Install the engine support hanger (A) to the vehicle, and attach the hook (B) to the engine hanger adapter (C). Tighten the wingnut (D) by hand, to lift and support the engine.





19. Remove the transmission mount bracket (A) and ground cable (B).

NOTE: Be careful not to drop the mount bracket collars (C).





20. Remove the steering wheel.
21. Remove the steering joint cover (A).





22. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and 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 piece of wire (F) between the joint yoke (G) on the slider shaft to the joint yoke on the upper shaft.
23. Raise the vehicle on the lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
24. Remove the front wheels.
25. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug using a new washer.
26. Remove the splash shield.





27. Separate the tie-rod ball joint.
28. Separate the front stabilizer link.
29. Remove the damper fork.
30. Separate the knuckle from the lower arm.
31. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.





32. Remove exhaust pipe A.





33. Remove the driveshaft inboard joints.
34. Remove the intermediate shaft.
35. Remove the rear engine mount lower bracket mounting bolts.





36. Remove the lower transmission mount mounting nuts.





37. Remove the middle subframe mounting bracket.





38. Make to mark (A) at both ends of the subframe (B) that lines up with the edge (C) of the stiffeners (D).





39. Attach the subframe adapter to the subframe by wrapping the band over the subframe and attaching the end of the band to the subframe adapter with the pin (A).





40. Raise the jack, and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base (B), then attach them securely.
41. Remove the front suspension subframe stiffeners (A), and front suspension subframe (B).





42. Remove the front engine mount upper bracket.





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





44. Remove the rear engine mount upper bracket.





45. Remove the clutch cover.





46. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
47. Remove the four lower transmission mounting bolts.





48. Pull the transmission away from the engine until the transmission mainshaft clears the clutch pressure plate.
49. Slowly lower the transmission about 150 mm (6 in.) Check once again that all hoses and electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the transmission, then lower it all the way.
50. Remove the front transmission lower mount (A) and rear transmission lower mount (B).

NOTE: Be careful not to drop the mount bracket collars (C).





51. Remove the release fork boot (A) from the clutch housing (B).





52. Remove the release fork (C) from the clutch housing by squeezing the release fork set spring (D) with pliers. Remove the release bearing (E).