Automatic Transmission Removal
Automatic Transmission Removal
Special Tools Required
- Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- 2008 V6 Attachment arm SIL02C000033
- Engine hanger balancer bar VSB02C000019
- Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program.
NOTE:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- Special tool Reds engine support hanger AAR-T1256 must be used with the side engine mount installed.
1. Remove the support strut mounting bracket (A) on both sides of the hood. Rotate the brackets over and reattach them to the hood vertical position (B) with a bolt in center hole (C) of the bracket.
NOTE: Do not attempt to close the hood with the support strut in the vertical position; it will damage the support strut and the hood.
2. Do the battery removal procedure. Removal and Replacement
3. Remove the upper grille cover.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Service and Repair
5. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
6. Remove the wheels.
7. Remove the splash shield.
8. Remove the 6 x 1.0 mm bolt securing the resonator bracket under the battery base bracket from under the vehicle, and remove the battery base and the battery base bracket in the engine compartment.
9. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
10. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
11. Remove the strut brace.
12. Remove the starter cables (A) from the starter.
13. Remove the harness clamp (B) from the clamp bracket (C), and remove the clamp bracket.
14. Remove the transmission ground terminal (D).
15. Remove the starter and the gasket from the transmission.
16. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).
17. Remove the spring clip (B) and the control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the selector control lever (E).
18. Check the bushing (F) in the shift cable end for proper fit and wear. If the bushing is loose or worn, replace the shift cable. Service and Repair
19. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (A), the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (B), the 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (C), and the shift solenoid wire harness connector (D).
20. Remove the bolt securing the harness cover (E), and remove the harness cover from its bracket (F).
21. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A) and the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (B).
22. Remove the harness clamp (A) from its bracket, and disconnect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (C), and the ATF temperature sensor connector (D).
23. Remove the harness clamp (A) from its bracket (B), and remove the bracket.
24. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (C).
25. Remove the harness cover mounting bolt (D), and remove the harness cover (E) from its bracket (F).
26. Remove the bolt securing the harness clamp bracket.
27. Disconnect the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector.
28. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF cooler lines (B). Turn the ends of the cooler hoses up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the cooler hoses and lines.
29. Check for any signs of leakage at the hose joints.
30. Remove the connector bracket from the front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balance bar front arm.
31. Remove the harness clamp bracket from the rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balance bar rear arm.
32. Install the engine hanger balance bar (VSB02C000019). Attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with several spacers (B) and the bolt (10 x 1.25 mm) (C). Attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm (SIL02C000033) to the rear cylinder head and the bolt (8 x 1.25 mm) (D), then attach the rear arm (E) to the 2008 V6 attachment arm.
33. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) to the vehicle, and attach the hook to the engine balancer bar slot. Tighten the wing nut (F) by hand, and lift and support the engine.
34. Remove the front mount stop (A) and the front mount bolt (B).
35. Remove exhaust pipe A.
36. Remove the damper pinch bolts (A), the damper fork bolts (B) and the self-locking nuts (C), and remove the damper forks (D).
37. Remove the cotter pins (E) and the castle nuts (F), and separate the lower arms (G) from the knuckle. Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation
38. Remove the power steering fluid line (A) from its clamp (B) at the right front of the subframe.
39. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolts (A).
40. Remove the bolt (B) securing the steering gearbox heat shield, and remove the bolt (C) securing the power steering fluid line clamp. Remove the power steering fluid hose (D) from its clamp (E).
41. Disconnect the engine mount control system connector (A) at the steering gearbox stiffener.
42. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolts (B), bolts (C), and the stiffeners (D).
43. Remove the bolt (E) securing the power steering fluid line clamp.
44. Remove the rear mount base bracket bolts: 10 x 1.25 mm (A) (three bolts) and 12 x 1.25 mm (B).
45. Disconnect the engine mount control system connector at the front of the front subframe.
46. Remove the ATF cooler hose (A) from the ATF cooler line (B). Turn the end of the cooler hose up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the hose and the cooler line.
47. Remove the torque converter cover (A), and remove the drive plate bolts (B) (8) while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
48. Remove the transmission lower mount nuts.
49. Remove the both mid-stiffeners.
50. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the subframe by looping the belt over the front of the subframe, then secure the belt with its stop.
51. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach them with the bolts.
52. Remove the four bolts securing the stiffeners (A) and the four bolts securing the front subframe (B), and lower the front subframe.
53. Remove the transmission lower mount.
54. Pry out the driveshafts from the differential and the intermediate shaft and place them in plastic bags.
55. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over driveshaft ends.
56. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor cover (A), and disconnect the CKP sensor connector (B).
57. Remove the bolt securing the sensor harness clamp bracket (C).
58. Remove the exhaust manifold bracket (A), and remove the bolts securing the heat shield (B).
59. Remove the intermediate shaft (C) and the heat shield.
60. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over intermediate shaft ends.
61. Place a jack under the transmission, raise it just enough to take it off of the mount, and remove the transmission upper mount and the mount bracket.
NOTE: Do not remove the TORX bolt (A) from the upper transmission mount. If the TORX bolt is removed, the upper transmission mount must be replaced as an assembly.
62. Remove the jack.
63. Remove the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.
64. Remove the sensor harness clamp bracket (A) from the front mount bracket (B), and remove the mount bracket.
65. Remove the front transmission housing mounting bolt (A) using a socket 22 mm long.
66. Remove the front transmission housing mounting bolt (B).
67. Remove the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.
68. Lower the transmission by loosening the wing nut on the engine support hanger, and tilt the engine just enough for the end of the transmission to clear the side frame.
69. Place a jack under the transmission.
70. Remove the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.
71. Slide the transmission away from the engine to remove it from the vehicle.
72. Remove the torque converter and the dowel pins.
73. Remove the clamp bracket from the transmission.
74. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it is damaged. Service and Repair
