CVT Transmission Removal

CVT Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required

- Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
- 2006 Civic Engine Hanger VSB02C000025
*: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

NOTE:

- Before removing the transmission, read the Service Precautions for IMA System Service Precautions.
- 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. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn the battery module switch OFF, and measure the voltage at the junction board terminals.

2. Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).






3. Remove the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel Service and Repair.

4. Remove the front grille cover Front Grille Cover Replacement.

5. Do the battery removal procedure Removal and Replacement.

6. Remove the air cleaner assembly Service and Repair and the intake air duct.

7. Remove the reservoir, the reservoir bracket, the under-hood fuse/relay box bracket.

8. Remove the PCM cover, then remove the PCM with the bolts. Disconnect the PCM connectors, then remove the PCM bracket.

9. Remove the battery base and the intake air resonator.

10. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported, then remove the front wheels.

11. Remove the front undercover (A) Front Undercover Replacement and the splash shield (B) Splash Shield Replacement.






12. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the 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 upper radiator hose clamp (A) on the starter (B).





16. Remove the harness clamp (C) from its bracket (D), disconnect the positive starter cable (E) and the S terminal connector (F), 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 CVTF cooler hoses (A) from the CVTF cooler lines (B). Turn the end of the CVTF cooler hoses up to prevent CVTF from flowing out, then plug the CVTF cooler hoses and the CVTF 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. '07-11 models: Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B) from its bracket (C).





25. '07-11 models: Disconnect the CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor connector (D) and the vehicle 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 EVAP canister purge valve 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 lifting eyelet to the bolt hole (A) with 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (B) and spacers (C).






31. Install the front leg assembly (A), the hook (B), and the wing nut (C) from an A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the 2006 civic engine hanger (VSB02C000025). Carefully position the engine hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the universal lifting eyelet (D). Tighten the wing nut by hand to lift and support the engine.

NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.






32. Remove the nuts and the bolt securing both lower arms to the ball joints, 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 plate mounting bolt (B), and the stiffener plate (C).






38. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), the stiffener plate mounting bolt (B), and the stiffener plate (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 CVTF 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 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. Place a jack under the transmission.

47. Support the steering gearbox on both sides with nylon straps.

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






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





50. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over both ends of the intermediate shaft.

51. Remove the ground cable terminal (A).





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

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






54. Remove the lower torque rod bracket.






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





56. 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.

57. Slide the transmission away from the motor to remove it from the vehicle.

58. Remove the flywheel assembly (A) with the rubber sealing ring (B) and the dowel pins (C).