Transmission Removal

Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required
^ Universal eyelet 07AAK-SNAAl20
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256 *
^ Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 *
^ 2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025 *
*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-T1256 must be used with the side engine mount installed.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system or navigation system (if equipped), then write down the 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 LOCK (0). Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
6. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, and remove the battery and the battery tray.
7. Remove the air cleaner assembly and the intake air duct.
8. Remove the reservoir, the reservoir bracket, the under-hood fuse/relay box bracket, the PCM, and the PCM bracket.
9. Remove the battery base and the resonator.
10. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
11. Remove the undercover (A) and the 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 the 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 ATF cooler hoses and the ATF cooler lines.





19. Remove the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (A).





20. Remove the snap pin (B) and the control pin (C) from the selector control lever (D).
21. Remove the bolts securing the shift cable bracket (E), then separate the shift cable (F) from the selector control lever. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
22. '06 model: Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B) from its bracket (C).





23. '06 model: Disconnect the CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor connector (D), the CVT speed sensor connector (E), and the CVT speed sensor (secondary) connector (F).
24. '07-08 models: Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B) from its bracket (C).





25. '07-08 models: Disconnect the CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor connector (D), and the CVT speed sensor connector (E).
26. Remove the harness clamps from the clamp bracket.





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





28. Disconnect the connector (A), and remove the bolts securing the connector bracket (B).





29. Remove the bolts securing the harness cover (C), and remove the harness cover from its bracket (D).
30. Install the universal eyelet (07AAK-SNAAl20) to the bolt hole (A) with 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (B) and spacers (C).





31. Install the front leg assembly (A), hook (B), and wing nut (C) from an A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) 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 (07AAK-SNAAl20). Tighten the wing nut by hand to lift and support the engine.

NOTE: Use care when working around the windshield.





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





33. Remove both mid stiffeners.





34. Remove the exhaust pipe mount rubber (A).





35. Remove the bolt (B) securing the steering gearbox heat shield (C).
36. Remove the steering gearbox bracket mounting bolts.





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





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





39. Remove the lower torque rod bolts (A).





40. Remove the bolt (B) securing the steering gearbox heat shield (C).
41. Remove the bolts securing the ATF filter bracket (A) and the IMA harness cover (B).





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





43. Attach the front 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).





44. 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.
45. Remove the four bolts securing the front subframe, and lower the front subframe.





46. Hang the steering gearbox to the body with a rope.
47. Remove the driveshafts from the differential and the intermediate shaft. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over driveshaft ends.





48. Remove the heat shield (A) and the intermediate shaft (B).





49. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over both ends of the intermediate shaft.
50. Remove the ground cable terminal (A).





51. Remove the bolts and the nuts, and remove the transmission mount cover (B), the transmission mount/bracket (C), and the transmission mount foot (D).
52. Remove the upper and front transmission housing mounting bolts.





53. Remove the lower torque rod bracket.





54. Remove the rear and lower transmission housing mounting bolts.





55. 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.
56. Place a jack under the transmission.
57. Slide the transmission away from the motor to remove it from the vehicle.
58. Remove the flywheel assembly with the rubber sealing ring and the dowel pins.





59. Inspect the drive plate (A) and the flywheel support (B), and replace it if it is damaged.





60. Install the drive plate and the 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.