Manual Transmission Installation

Manual Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required

- Subframe Alignment Pin 070AG-SJAA10S
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- 2008 V6 Attachment Arm SIL02C000033
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
- Engine Hanger Balance Bar VSB02C000019
*: Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Check the release bearing, and reinstall the release bearing and the release fork with the appropriate grease.

2. Make sure the 14 x 20 mm dowel pin (A) and the 10 x 20 mm dowel pin (B) are installed in the clutch housing.





3. Place the transmission on the transmission jack, and raise it to the engine level.

4. Align the transmission mainshaft and the clutch pressure plate, then move the transmission inward until there is no gap between the transmission housing and the engine block.

5. Install the lower transmission mounting bolts.

Front side





Rear side





6. Install the harness clamp bracket (A).






7. Connect the CKP sensor connector (A), then install the harness clamp (B) and the CKP sensor cover (C).






8. Install the clutch cover (A).






9. Install the intermediate shaft Intermediate Shaft Installation.

10. Install both driveshafts Front Driveshaft Installation.

11. Install the lower transmission mount (A) with new bolts.






12. Install the front engine mount bracket (A) with new bolts.






13. Install the front engine mount (A) with a new bolt, loosely installed.






14. Support the front subframe with the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) and a jack.






15. Lift the front subframe (A) up to the body.





16. Install the front stiffeners; loosely install new bolts (B) to the body through the front subframe, and loosely install the bolts (C) to the body.

17. Install the rear stiffeners; loosely install new bolts (D) to the body through the front subframe, and loosely install new bolts (E) to the body.

18. Loosely tighten the front subframe mounting bolt (A) and the stiffener mounting bolt (B) in the right rear stiffener, until the front subframe insulator contacts the body; insert the subframe alignment pin (070AG-SJAA10S) through the positioning slot (C) on the right rear stiffener, through the positioning hole (D) on the front subframe, and into the positioning hole on the body.





19. Loosely tighten the front subframe mounting bolt in the left rear stiffener in the same manner as in step 18.

20. Reinsert the subframe alignment pin through the positioning slot on the right rear stiffener, through the positioning hole on the front subframe, and into the positioning hole on the body, then tighten the front subframe mounting bolt to the specified torque.

21. Tighten the front subframe mounting bolt in the left rear stiffener in the same manner as in step 20.

22. Tighten the front subframe mounting bolts in the right front stiffener and the left front stiffener to the specified torque.

23. Check that the positioning holes and slots are aligned using the subframe alignment pin.

24. Tighten the front and rear stiffener mounting bolts to the specified torque.

25. Remove the subframe adapter and the jack.

26. Install the lower transmission mount mounting nuts.






27. Install the subframe middle mount (A) on both sides with new bolts.






28. Install exhaust pipe A and B Service and Repair.

29. Install the dowel pin (A) in the transmission, and install the transfer assembly (B) on the transmission.






30. Connect the breather hose (A) over the breather pipe (B) with facing the dot mark (C) to the rear side of the vehicle, and install the hose on the clamp (D) at the dot mark (E).






31. Install the propeller shaft Propeller Shaft Installation.

32. Connect the vacuum hose (A) located under the front engine mount.






33. Connect the knuckle ball joint and the lower arm.

34. Install the cotter pin to the knuckle ball joint.

35. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint and the knuckle.

36. Install the cotter pin to the tie-rod end ball joint.

37. Install the damper fork.

38. Lower the vehicle.

39. Install the upper transmission mounting bolts (A).






40. Install the upper transmission mount bracket (A) with new bolts, and connect the ground cable (B).






41. Connect the upper transmission mount bracket (A) and the upper transmission mount (B) with new bolts loosely installed.

NOTE: If the bolt (C) was loosened by mistake during removal, the upper transmission mount must be replaced as an assembly.






42. Connect the rear engine mount (A) and the rear engine mount bracket (B) with a new bolt loosely installed.






43. Connect the front engine mount (A) and the front subframe with new bolts.






44. Install the front engine mount stop (A) and the vacuum pipe bracket (B) with new nuts, then connect the vacuum hose (C).





45. Remove the engine support hanger, the engine hanger balance bar, and the 2008 V6 attachment arm from the engine.

46. Torque the bolts that were tightened loosely in steps 13, 41, and 42.

47. Install the engine mount control solenoid valve bracket (A) to the rear cylinder head.






48. Install the connector bracket (A) to the front cylinder head.






49. Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798- 9002) to the end of the slave cylinder pushrod. Install the slave cylinder (A) and the clutch line bracket (B). Be careful not to bend the clutch line.






50. Apply a light coat of silicone grease (P/N08C30-B0234M) to the cable ends (A) and connect the cable ends to the select lever (B) and the change lever (C), then install the shift cable bracket (D) and the lock pins (E). Do not bend or damage the shift cables.

NOTE: Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.






51. Install the harness bracket (A).






52. Install the harness holder (A) and the harness clamps (B), then connect the reverse lockout solenoid connector (C).






53. Install the harness clamps (A), then connect the back-up light switch connector (B), the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (C), the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (D), and the front secondary HO2S 4P connector (E).






54. Install the starter (A) and the vacuum pipe bracket (B).






55. Connect the positive starter cable (A) and the S terminal connector (B), and install the harness clamp (C).






56. Loosen the upper steering joint bolt (A), and slip the lower end of the steering joint (B) onto the pinion shaft (C) taking care to aligning the reference mark (D) you made. Loosely install the lower steering joint bolt (E). Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.





57. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated, then tighten the lower steering joint bolt to the specified torque.

58. Tighten the upper steering joint bolt to the specified torque.

59. Install the steering joint cover (F).

60. Install the steering wheel Steering Wheel Installation.

61. Install the harness clamps (A), then connect the EPS connectors (B).





62. Refill the transmission with MTF to the proper level Service and Repair.

63. Install the battery base (A) and the harness clamps (B).






64. Install the intake air duct (A) Service and Repair.





65. Install the air cleaner assembly Service and Repair.

66. Do the battery installation procedure Removal and Replacement.

67. Install the intake air duct splash separator (A).






68. Install the front splash shield Front Splash Shield Replacement.

69. Place a floor jack under the lower arm, and raise the front suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight. Do not place the jack under the ball joint.

70. Torque the following parts to the specified torque.

- Damper fork mounting nut

- Damper pinch bolt

- Lower arm ball joint nut

71. Install the strut brace Service and Repair.

72. Install the support strut (A) on both sides to the proper location.






73. Install the engine compartment covers Service and Repair.

74. Check the wheel alignment Service and Repair.

75. Check the shift lever and clutch operation.

76. Test-drive the vehicle.