Transmission Removal

Transmission Removal
1. Before removing the transmission, read the Service Precautions for the IMA System.
2. Turn the battery module switch OFF, and measure the voltage at the junction board terminals, refer to the 2000 Insight Service Manual.
3. Shift the shift lever into the [N] position.
4. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset stations.
5. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, then remove the positive terminal.
6. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, then remove the battery and battery tray.
7. Remove the engine cover, air cleaner housing, and resonator.
8. Remove the engine under cover and engine under cover bracket.





9. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).





10. Remove the start cable, then remove the starter.





11. Disconnect the CVT drive pulley speed sensor connector (A), solenoid harness connector (8P) (B), and remove the transmission ground cable (C).





12. Loosen the locknut (A) on the shift cable (B).
13. Remove the spring clip (C) and washers (D), and separate the shift cable from the control lever (E) and the shift cable bracket (F). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
14. Remove the shift cable bracket.





15. Remove the harness clamps (A) from the clamp brackets (B), and remove the transmission range switch connector (C) from the connector bracket, then disconnect it.
16. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector (D), CVT speed sensor connector (E), and CVT driven pulley speed sensor connector (F).





17. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.





18. Remove the spindle nut (A), and tap the driveshaft inward with a plastic hammer to allow the special tool on the lower arm ball joint, refer to the 2000 Insight Service Manual.
19. Remove the cotter pins (B) and castle nuts (C), and separate the lower arms (D) from the knuckles (E).





20. Pry the driveshafts out of the differential.
21. Remove the driveshafts. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then tie the plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.





22. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF cooler lines (B). Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines. Check for any signs of leakage at the hose joints.





23. Remove the rear mount/bracket.





24. Remove the eight drive plate bolts at the opening of the starter while rotating the engine crankshaft pulley.





25. Lift and support the engine assembly with an engine hanger (P/N AAR-T-1256, available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment program, or equivalent). Raise the transmission just enough to take the weight off of the mounts.
26. Place a jack under the transmission.





27. Remove the transmission ground cable from the transmission mount bracket, and remove the transmission mount bracket.





28. Remove the heat shield (A) and exhaust manifold bracket (B), then remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
29. Pull the transmission away from the engine until it clears the dowel pins, then lower it on the jack.





30. Remove the flywheel from the transmission.
31. Inspect the drive plate (A), and replace it if it's damaged.