Transmission Removal

Transmission Removal

NOTE:
^ IMA system wires are located in this area. Make sure you read the Service Precautions in the IMA system section before performing repairs or service.
^ Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Turn the battery module switch OFF, and measure the voltage.
2. Write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons. Disconnect the negative (-) cable first, then the positive (+) cable from the battery. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the engine cover, intake air duct, and air cleaner housing.





4. Remove the splash shields.
5. Drain transmission fluid.





6. Disconnect the starter motor cables (A), transmission ground cable (B), and engine ground cable (C).





7. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (A), back-up light switch (B), and neutral switch (C) connectors.





8. Remove breather tube (A) and harness clip (B), then remove the air cleaner bracket (C).





9. Remove the wire harness clamps (A) and clutch line bracket (B).





10. First remove the cable bracket (A), then disconnect the cables (B) from the top of the transmission housing. Carefully remove both cables and the bracket together so as not to bend the cables.





11. Remove the throttle drum cover.





12. Remove the slave cylinder (A). Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed.





13. Remove the starter motor.





14. 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). Raise the transmission just enough to take the weight off of the mounts.





15. Remove the transmission mount bracket.





16. Remove the two upper transmission mounting bolts.





17. Remove the splash shield bracket.
18. Remove the driveshafts.





19. Place the transmission jack under the transmission, and remove the rear engine mount bracket.





20. Remove the four under transmission mounting bolts.
21. Pull the transmission away from the engine until the transmission mainshaft clears the clutch pressure plate, then lower the transmission on the transmission jack.





22. Remove the boot (A), the release fork (B), and the release bearing (C) from the transmission (D).