CVT Transmission Installation

CVT Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required

- Universal eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
- 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.

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Clean the ATF cooler.

2. Remove the used grease in the flywheel hub cap and the flywheel splines.

3. Fill the inside of the flywheel hub cap (A) with about 1.0 to 2.0 g (0.04 to 0.07 oz.) and coat the flywheel hub splines (B) of Super High Temp Urea Grease (P/N 08798-9002). Do not overfill the flywheel hub cap with grease.






4. Install a new rubber sealing ring (A) on the input shaft (B).

5. Install the flywheel (C) on the input shaft, and install the 14 mm dowel pins (D) in the flywheel housing.

6. Place the transmission on a jack, and raise the transmission to the engine level, then fit the transmission to the motor housing/engine.






7. Install the rear and lower transmission housing mounting bolts.






8. Install the upper and front transmission housing mounting bolts.






9. Install the transmission mount foot (A) and the transmission mount/bracket (B) on the body with 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (C) loosely.

10. Secure the transmission mount bracket on the transmission with the nuts (D) and new bolt (E), and tighten the 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (C) to the specified torque.

11. Install the transmission mount cover (F) and the ground cable terminal (G).






12. Install the lower torque rod bracket with new bolts.






13. Install a new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B).

14. Install the intermediate shaft and the heat shield (C).






15. Install a new set ring (A) on the left driveshaft (B).

16. Clean the areas where the left driveshaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Then install the left driveshaft in the differential, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission. Turn the steering knuckle fully outward, and slide the driveshaft into the differential until you feel its set ring fully engage the side gear.

17. Install the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft. Turn the steering knuckle fully outward, and slide the driveshaft over the intermediate shaft until you feel the set ring of the intermediate shaft fully engage the driveshaft.






18. Set 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).

19. Line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, and tighten the bolts, then lift the front subframe up to the body.






20. Loosely install new front subframe mounting bolts.






21. Align the reference marks (A) on the front subframe (B) with the edge (C) of the body, and tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.






22. Secure the lower torque rod with the bolts.

23. Secure the steering gearbox heat shield with the bolt.

24. Remove the engine support hanger.






25. Position the steering gearbox on the gearbox mounting bracket of the front subframe.

26. Install the gearbox stiffener (A) and the stiffener mounting bolts, and tighten the bolts loosely.






27. Install the gearbox stiffener (A) and the stiffener mounting bolts, and tighten the bolts loosely.






28. Install the steering gearbox mounting bracket bolts.

29. Tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolts and the stiffener mounting bolts to the specified torque.






30. Install both mid stiffeners with new bolts.






31. Install both of the lower arms (A) to the ball joints (B), and loosely install new mounting nuts and bolts.

32. Loosely tighten the nuts and the bolts in the following order; the nut on the front (C), the nut on the rear (D), then the bolt (E).

33. Secure the steering gearbox heat shield with the bolt.






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






35. Secure the ATF filter bracket (A) and the IMA harness cover (B) with the bolts.






36. Remove the universal eyelet and spacers.






37. Install the harness cover (A) on its bracket (B), and secure it with the bolts.

38. Secure the connector bracket (C) with the bolts, and connect the EVAP canister purge valve connector (D).






39. Attach the flywheel to the drive plate with six bolts. Rotate the crankshaft pulley to tighten the bolts to 1/2 of the specified torque, then to the final torque, in a crisscross pattern. After tightening the last bolt, check that the crankshaft rotates freely.






40. '06 model: Connect the transmission range switch connector (A), and install the harness clamp (B) on its bracket (C).

41. '06 model: Connect the CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor connector (D), the CVT speed sensor connector (E), and the CVT speed sensor (secondary) connector (F).






42. '07-10 models: Connect the transmission range switch connector (A), and install the harness clamp (B) on its bracket (C).

43. '07-10 models: Connect the CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor connector (D) and the CVT speed sensor connector (E).






44. Install the harness clamps on the clamp bracket.






45. Apply molybdenum grease to the hole in the shift cable end collar (A). Attach the shift cable end to the selector control lever (B). Insert the control pin (C) through the selector control lever hole (D), through the shift cable end hole, and into the selector control lever slotted hole (E) in the direction shown. Push the control pin until its flange (F) contacts the selector control lever surface.

46. Insert the snap pin (G) in the direction shown through the control pin hole and out the opening (H) of the selector control lever so that the hooked end (I) of the snap pin snaps into the countersunk hole (J) of the control pin.






47. Secure the shift cable holder (A) on the transmission with the bolts.

48. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (B).






49. Connect the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the ATF cooler lines (B), and secure the hoses with the clips (C).






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






51. Install the starter (A).

52. Connect the starter cables (B), and install the harness clamp (C) on its bracket (D).

53. Secure the upper radiator hose clamp (E) on the starter with the bolt.






54. Secure the IMA harness cover bracket (A) with the bolt, and install the harness clamp (B) on its bracket (C).

55. Refill the transmission with CVTF.

56. Install the battery base and the resonator.

57. Install the PCM bracket and the PCM, then connect the PCM connectors.

58. Install the under-hood fuse/relay box bracket, the reservoir bracket, and the reservoir.

59. Install the air cleaner assembly and the intake air duct.

60. Install the front grille cover.

61. Install the under-cowl panel and the cowl cover.

62. Install the battery tray and the battery, then secure the battery with its hold-down bracket.

63. Do the battery installation procedure. Service and Repair

64. Install the front wheels.

65. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all positions three times.

66. Check the shift lever operation, the A/T gear position indicator operation, and the shift cable adjustment.

67. Place a floor jack under the lower arm, and raise the front suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight. Do not place the jack against the ball joint pin of the knuckle. Tighten the bolts and nuts to 59 N-m (6.0 kgf-m, 43 lbf-ft) in the following order; the nut on the front, the nut on the rear, then the bolt.

68. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment.






69. Install the splash shield (A) and the front undercover (B).

70. Start the engine with the shift lever in P or N, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on). Turn the engine off, and check the CVT fluid level.

71. Do the start clutch pressure control calibration procedures. Testing and Inspection

72. Road-test the vehicle. CVT Road Test

73. If the IMA battery level gauge (BAT) displays no segments, start the engine with the shift lever in P or N, and hold it between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm without load until the BAT display at least three segments.