Automatic Transmission Installation

Automatic Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required

- Hood Prop Bar 07AAZ-SZNA100
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
- Engine Hanger Balance Bar VSB02C000019
- Engine Hanger Adapter Set VSB02C000031
*: Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. If you did not clean the ATF cooler after removing the transmission, and you are installing an overhauled or remanufactured transmission, clean the ATF cooler ATF Cooler Cleaning, failure to do this can cause a repeat transmission failure.

2. Install a new O-ring (A) on the torque converter (B), then install the torque converter on the mainshaft (C).

NOTE: Make sure the torque converter is fully engaged on the mainshaft, the stator shaft, and the ATF pump drive gear. Failure to do so will result in severe transmission or engine damage.





3. Install the 14 x 20 mm dowel pin (D) and the 10 x 20 mm dowel pin (E) in the torque converter housing.

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

5. Attach the transmission to the engine, and install the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.

Front side





Rear side





6. Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector (A), and install the CKP sensor cover (B).






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





8. Install the harness clamp bracket (B) with the bolt, and install the harness clamp (C).

9. Install a new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B).





10. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Apply ATF to the intermediate shaft splines (C), then install the intermediate shaft, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.

NOTE: Insert the intermediate shaft carefully to prevent damaging the oil seal (D).

11. Install a new set ring (A) on the left driveshaft (B).





12. Clean the areas where the left driveshaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Then install the left driveshaft, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission. Turn the steering knuckle fully outward, and slide the driveshaft into the differential until you feel its set ring fully engages the side gear.

NOTE: Insert the left driveshaft carefully to prevent damaging the oil seal (C).

13. Apply the recommended grease to the right driveshaft inboard joint splines Front Driveshaft Installation.

14. Slide the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft splines until you feel the driveshaft fully engages the intermediate shaft set ring.

15. Set the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe by looping the strap (A) over the front of the front subframe, then secure the strap with the stop (B), then tighten the wing nut (C).






16. Raise the front subframe up to the body, then loosely install new front subframe mounting bolts (A), the front stiffener mounting bolts (B), and new rear stiffener mounting bolts (C).






17. Align the front subframe with the subframe alignment pin Service and Repair.

18. Remove the jack and the subframe adapter.

19. Install the lower transmission mount bolts (A) and the transmission ground terminal bracket (B).






20. Install the rear engine mount bolts.






21. Turn the power steering fluid line clamp bracket (A) to seat on the rear engine mount bracket (B), and secure the bracket on the rear engine mount bracket.






22. Attach the torque converter to the drive plate (A) with eight bolts (B). Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolt to half of the specified torque, then to the final torque, in a crisscross pattern. After tightening the last bolt, check that the crankshaft rotates freely.





23. Install the torque converter cover (C).

24. Connect the power steering fluid hose (A) to the line (B), and secure the hose with its hose clamp (C).






25. Connect the PSP switch connector.






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






27. 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 breather hose to the clamp (D) at the dot mark (E).






28. Install the No. 1 propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference marks (C). Make sure you use new mounting bolts.






29. Install exhaust pipe A Service and Repair.

30. Install the front subframe stiffener with new bolts.






31. Install the lower arm ball joints (A) to the knuckles (B) with new castle nuts (C), and install the lock pins (D).





32. Install new nuts (E) to the stabilizer link ball joint pins (F). Insert a hex wrench (G) in the top of the ball joint pins, and tighten the nuts to the specified torque.

33. Install the tie-rod end ball joints (H) to the knuckles with new nuts (I), and install new cotter pins (J).

34. With electronically controlled power steering system (ECPS): Connect the ECPS valve motor connector (A).






35. With active damper system: Connect the front suspension stroke sensor connector (A) on both lower arms, and install the harness clamps (B) on the front subframe.






36. Connect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A) and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), then install the harness clamps (C).






37. Connect the transmission fluid pressure switch C (4th clutch) connector (A), then install the harness clamp (B).






38. Connect the ATF temperature sensor connector (A), then install the harness clamps (B).






39. Install the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.






40. Connect the front engine mount (A) and the front engine mount bracket (B) with a new bolt (C).





41. Install the front engine mount stop (D) and the clamp bracket (E) with new nuts.

42. Connect the vacuum hose (F) to the vacuum pipe (G).

43. Remove the engine support hanger, the engine support hanger adapters, and the engine balance bar, and install the service caps to the cowl cover.

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






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






46. Connect the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the ATF cooler line (B) and the ATF filter (C), then secure the hoses with the clips (D) Service and Repair.






47. Connect the transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) connector (A) and the transmission fluid pressure switch D (5th clutch) connector (B).






48. Install the harness cover bracket (A), and install the harness clamp (B).






49. Install the bolt (A) securing the harness cover (B), and install the harness clamp (C).





50. Connect these connectors:

- A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (D)
- A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (E)
- A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (F)
- A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve D connector (G)
- Transmission fluid pressure switch B (3rd clutch) connector (H)
- Transmission fluid pressure switch E (6th clutch) connector (I)
- Line pressure switch connector (J)
- Transmission range switch connector (K)

51. Install the harness clamps (A).





52. Connect these connectors:

- Shift solenoid valve A connector (B)
- Shift solenoid valve B connector (C)
- Shift solenoid valve C connector (D)
- Line pressure solenoid valve A connector (E)

53. Install the bolt (A) securing the harness cover (B).






54. Install the shift cable bracket (A).






55. Apply molybdenum grease to the hole in the bushing (A) in the shift cable end (B).





56. Attach the shift cable end to the control lever (C), then insert the control pin (D) into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip (E).

57. Connect the transmission breather hose (A) to the breather pipe (B).





58. Install the clamp bracket (C), and install the harness clamps (D).

59. Install the bolt (A) securing the harness cover (B).






60. Install the transfer breather box bracket (A), and install the breather hose (B) to the clamp (C) at the dot mark (D).






61. Install the starter (A) with a new gasket (B). Connect the S terminal connector (C) and the positive starter cable (D), and install the vacuum pipe (E) to the clamp (F).





62. Install the ATF dipstick.

63. Install the power steering pump outlet line (A) with a new O-ring (B) to the power steering pump, and install the hose clamp bolt (C).






64. Remove the steering wheel holder tool, then connect the steering joint (A) and the steering gearbox pinion shaft (B) while aligning the reference marks (C). Tighten the steering joint bolts.





65. Install the steering joint cover (D).

66. Install the battery base (A).






67. Install the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box (A).






68. Install the battery heat shield (A).






69. Install the intake air duct (A).

NOTE: When tightening the screw of the hose clamp (B), align the edge of the hose clamp (C) with the painted mark (D).





70. Install the air cleaner Service and Repair.

71. Install the front bulkhead cover Front Bulkhead Cover Replacement.

72. Refill the transmission with ATF ATF Replacement.

73. Do the battery installation procedure Removal and Replacement.

74. Install the engine cover.

75. Remove the hood prop bar, then reattach the hood support strut on the pivot bolt.

76. Install the front wheels.

77. Install the front splash shield (A) and the engine undercover (B).






78. Refill the power steering fluid reservoir with fluid to the upper level line, and bleed air from the system Testing and Inspection.

79. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all positions three times. Check the shift lever operation, the A/T gear position indicator operation, and the shift cable adjustment.

80. Start the engine in P or N, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).

81. Check the ATF level ATF Level Check.

82. Check the front wheel alignment Service and Repair.

83. Road test the vehicle A/T Road Test.