Transmission Removal

Transmission Removal
Special Tools Required
^ Universal eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 *
^ 2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025 *
^ Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 *
These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 1-888-424-6857.

NOTE:
^ Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
^ A and Reds engine support hanger AAR-T-12566 must be used with the side engine mount installed.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio or navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets.
2. Remove the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel.
3. Fix the hood in the vertical position.
4. Remove the front grille cover.
5. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
6. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, and remove the battery and battery tray.
7. Remove the air cleaner housing and air intake duct.
8. Remove the reservoir, reservoir bracket, underhood fuse/relay box bracket, PCM, and PCM bracket.
9. Remove the battery base and resonator.
10. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.





11. Remove the undercover (A) and splash shield (B).





12. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the CVT fluid (CVTF).
13. Reinstall the drain plug and a new sealing washer (B).





14. Remove the harness clamp (A) from its bracket (B), and remove the bolt securing the IMA harness cover bracket (C).





15. Remove the bolt securing the water hose clamp (A) on the starter (B).
16. Remove the harness clamp (C) from its bracket (D), disconnect the starter cables (E), and remove the starter.





17. Disconnect the solenoid harness connector (A) and CVT input shaft (drive pulley) speed sensor connector (B).





18. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF cooler lines (B). Turn the end of the ATF cooler hoses up to prevent CVTF from flowing out, then plug the hoses and lines.





19. Remove the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (A).
20. Remove the snap pin (B) and control pin (C) from the control lever (D).
21. Remove the bolts securing the shift cable bracket (E), then separate the shift cable (F) from the control lever. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.





22. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B) from its bracket (C).
23. Disconnect the CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor connector (D), CVT speed sensor connector (E), and CVT speed sensor (secondary) connector (F).





24. Remove the harness clamps from the clamp bracket.





25. Remove the drive plate bolts (6) at the opening of the starter while rotating the engine crankshaft pulley.





26. Disconnect the connector (A), and remove the bolts securing the connector bracket (B).
27. Remove the bolts securing the harness cover (C), and remove the harness cover from its bracket (D).





28. Install the universal eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120) to the bolt hole (A) with 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (B) and spacers (C).





29. Install the front leg assembly (A), hook (B), and wing nut (C) from an A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566) onto the engine hanger (VSB02C000025). Carefully position the engine hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the universal eyelet (07AAKSNAA120). Tighten the wing nut by hand to lift and support the engine.

NOTE: Use care when working around the windshield.





30. Remove the nuts and bolt securing the lower arm and ball joint, and separate the lower arms from the ball joints.





31. Remove both body mount brackets.





32. Remove the exhaust pipe rubber mount (A).
33. Remove the bolt (B) securing the steering gearbox heat shield (C).





34. Remove the steering gearbox bracket mounting bolts.





35. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), stiffener mounting bolt (B), and stiffener (C).





36. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), stiffener mounting bolt (B), and stiffener (C).





37. Remove the lower torque rod bolts (A).
38. Remove the bolt (B) securing the steering gearbox heat shield (C).





39. Remove the bolts securing the ATF filter bracket (A) and the IMA harness cover (B).





40. Make reference marks (A) on the front subframe (B) that line up with the edge (C) of the body.





41. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the subframe by looping the strap (A) over the front of the subframe, then secure the strap with the stop (B), then tighten the wing nut (C).
42. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then tighten the bolts.





43. Remove the four bolts securing the front subframe, and lower the subframe.
44. Hang the steering gearbox to the body with a rope.





45. Remove the driveshafts from the differential and intermediate shaft. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over driveshaft ends.





46. Remove the heat shield (A) and intermediate shaft (B).
47. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over both ends of the intermediate shaft.





48. Remove the ground cable terminal (A).
49. Remove the bolts and nuts, and remove the transmission mount cover (B), transmission mount/bracket (C), and transmission mount foot (D).





50. Remove the upper and front transmission housing mounting bolts.





51. Remove the lower torque rod bracket.





52. Remove the rear and lower transmission housing mounting bolts.
53. Lower the transmission by loosening the wing nut of the engine support hanger, and tilt the engine just enough for the transmission to clear the side frame.
54. Place a jack under the transmission.
55. Slide the transmission away from the motor to remove it from the vehicle.





56. Remove the flywheel assembly.





57. Inspect the drive plate (A) and flywheel support (B), and replace it if it is damaged.
58. Install the drive plate and flywheel support on the motor rotor (C), and secure them with the bolts, if removed.

NOTE:
^ The motor rotor contains very strong magnets and should be handled with special care.
^ Extra special care must be taken on the installation of the drive plate, it may suddenly be pulled toward the motor with great force causing serious hand or finger injury, or damaged components.
^ Keep pieces of metal and all foreign particles out of the motor rotor during the transmission removal.