Transmission Removal
Removal1. Before disconnecting power, make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset stations.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, then remove the positive terminal.
3. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, then remove the battery and battery tray.
4. Remove the battery cable clamps from the battery base.
5. Remove the battery base.
6. Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing assembly.
7. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the drain plug, and drain the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.
8. Remove the starter cables (A) and harness clamps (B), and remove the breather tube (C) and radiator hose (D) from the clamps (E).
9. Remove the transmission ground cable (A), and disconnect the connectors from the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B (B), mainshaft speed sensor (C) and 3rd clutch pressure switch (D), then remove the harness clamps (E) from the clamp brackets. Do not allow water, fluid, oil, dust, or other foreign particles to get inside the 3rd clutch pressure switch connector.
10. Disconnect the torque converter clutch solenoid valve/shift solenoid valve A connector (A).
11. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (B) from the ATF cooler lines (C). Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.
NOTE: Check for any signs of leakage at the hose joints.
12. Disconnect the shift solenoid valve B connector (D), and C connector (E), then remove the harness clamp (F) from the clamp bracket (G).
13. Disconnect the countershaft speed sensor connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B) from the connector/clamp bracket (C).
14. Remove the transmission range switch connector (D) from the connector/clamp bracket, then disconnect it.
15. Disconnect the 2nd clutch pressure switch connector (A), then remove the rear stiffener (B) ('98-00 models). Do not allow water, fluid, oil, dust, or other foreign particles to get inside the connector.
16. Remove the transmission housing bolts.
17. Remove the front mount bracket bolts.
18. Remove the splash shield.
19. Remove the cotter pins (A) and castle nuts (B), and remove the damper forks (C), then separate the ball joints from the lower arms (D).
20. Remove the bolts securing the radius rods (E), then separate the radius rods from the lower arms (D).
21. Pry the driveshaft out of the differential (see step 10).
22. Make a reference mark (A) across the front beam (both side) (B) and the rear beam (C).
23. Remove the front beam.
24. Pull on the inboard joints to remove the driveshafts (A) from the differential.
25. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then tie plastic bags (B) over the driveshaft ends.
26. Remove the engine stiffener (A).
27. Remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder (B), then remove the shift cable cover (C).
NOTE: To prevent damage to the control lever joint, remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder before removing the bolts securing the shift cable cover.
28. Remove the lock bolt (D) securing the control lever (E), then remove the shift cable (F) with the control lever. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
29. Remove the eight drive plate bolts (G) one at a time while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
30. Lift and support the engine/transmission assembly with an engine hanger (P/N AAR-T-1256, available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment program, or equivalent).
31. Place a transmission jack under the transmission.
32. Remove the transmission/mount bracket.
33. Remove the rear mount bracket bolts:
- 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (2) (A) for all models.
- 10 x 1.25 mm bolts (2) (B) for '01-02 models.
34. Pull the transmission away from the engine until it clears the dowel pins, then lower it on the transmission jack.
35. Remove the torque converter assembly.
36. Remove the starter from the torque converter housing.
37. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it's damaged.