CVT Transmission Removal (CVT)

CVT Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required

- Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
- Engine Hanger Adapter VSB02C000026
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857

NOTE:

- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- The engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) must be used with the side engine mount installed.
- IMA components are located in this area. The IMA is a high-voltage system. You must be familiar with the IMA system before working on or around it. Make sure you have read the IMA service precaution before doing repairs or service.

1. Turn the battery module switch OFF, and measure the voltage at the IMA battery module terminals.

2. Secure the hood in the vertical position.

3. Do the 12 volt battery removal procedure Removal and Replacement.

4. Remove the front bumper center upper beam Front Bumper Center Upper Beam Replacement.

5. Remove the air cleaner Service and Repair.

6. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

7. Remove the splash shield (A) Splash Shield Replacement.






8. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the CVTF.

NOTE:

- Remove metal particles from the magnetic surface of the drain plug.
- If a cooler cleaning is necessary, refer to the CVTF cooler cleaning CVTF Cooler Cleaning (CVT).





9. Reinstall the drain plug and a new sealing washer (B).

10. Remove the starter cable (A), and disconnect the S terminal connector (B).





11. Remove the harness clamps (C) from the clamp brackets (D), and remove the starter harness (E) from the harness clamp (F) on the battery tray.

12. Remove the PCM cover (D).





13. Disconnect PCM connectors A, B, and C.

14. Remove the harness clamp (A) from the clamp bracket (B), and remove the harness clamps (C) from the clamp brackets (D) on the PCM bracket.





15. Remove auxiliary under-hood relay box A (E) from the clamp bracket (F).

16. Remove the bolts (G), then remove the PCM (H) with PCM bracket.

17. Remove the harness clamp (A) from the clamp bracket (B) on the battery base.






18. Disconnect the IMA motor power cable connector (A).

NOTE: Before disconnecting the IMA motor power cable connector, make sure you have read the IMA service precaution High Voltage Safety.





19. Remove the IMA motor power cable clamp (B) from the clamp bracket (C).

20. Disconnect the solenoid wire harness 8P connector (A) and the CVT input shaft (drive pulley) speed sensor 3P connector (B).





21. Remove the harness holder (C) from the clamp bracket (D), then remove the clamp bracket.

22. Disconnect the transmission range switch 8P connector (A), the CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor 3P connector (B), and the vehicle speed sensor 3P connector (C).





23. Remove the harness holder (D) from the clamp bracket (E), and remove the harness cover (F) from the clamp bracket (G).

24. Remove the clamp bracket (A).





25. Remove the lock pin (B) and the control pin (C) from the selector control lever (D).

26. Remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder (E), then separate the shift cable end (F) from the selector control lever. Check the shift cable end collar (G) for wear or damage, and replace the shift cable (H) Service and Repair if necessary.

27. Remove the hose clamp (A) from the clamp bracket (B).





28. Remove the starter (C).

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






30. Attach the universal lifting eyelet to the cylinder head (A) with a spacer (B) and an 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (C).

NOTE: Select a spacer that is long enough that the universal lifting eyelet does not interfere with the fuel feed tube (D).






31. Install the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000026) to the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256), then install the engine support hanger onto the vehicle, and attach the hook (A) to the universal lifting eyelet. Tighten the wing nut (B) by hand, and lift and support the engine/IMA motor/transmission.






32. Remove the steering joint cover, and the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft, then install the steering wheel holder tool.

33. Remove the ground cable terminal bracket (A).





34. Remove the bolts/nuts (B) and the transmission mount bracket (C).

35. Remove the upper and front transmission housing mounting bolts (A).






36. Place a jack under the transmission.

37. Insert a 5 mm hex wrench (A) in the top of the ball joint pins (B), and remove the nuts (C), then separate the stabilizer links (D) from both stabilizer ends (E).





38. Remove the lock pins (F) and the castle nuts (G), and separate the lower arms (H) from both knuckles (I) using the ball joint remover.

39. Remove the cotter pins (A) and the nuts (B), and separate the tie-rod end ball joints (C) from both knuckles (D) Ball Joint Removal.






40. Remove the harness clamp (A) from the clamp bracket (B), then disconnect the EPS motor 3P connector (C), the torque sensor 6P connector (D), and the EPS motor angle sensor 8P connector (E).






41. Disconnect the CVTF cooler hoses (A) from the CVTF cooler pipes (B), then plug the CVTF cooler hoses and the pipes.





42. Remove the bolt (C) and the CVTF filter (D) with the CVTF filter holder, then hang the CVTF filter on body.

43. Remove the secondary HO2S harness clamp (A) from the clamp bracket (B) on the steering gearbox.






44. Remove the torque rod bolt (A) from the transmission.





45. Remove the torque rod nut (B) and bolt (C) from the front subframe, and remove the lower torque rod (D).

NOTE: Make sure the tab (E) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (F) on the front subframe.

46. Support the front subframe with a piece of wood and a jack.

47. Remove the six bolts (A) securing the front subframe (B), then remove the subframe with the steering gearbox (C).






48. Remove the driveshaft cover (A).






49. Remove the torque rod bracket (A).






50. Remove the left and right driveshafts (A) from the differential. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over driveshaft ends and hang the driveshafts on the body.






51. Remove the rear and lower transmission housing mounting bolts (A).






52. Slide the transmission away from the engine/IMA motor to remove the transmission from the vehicle.

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






54. Check the drive plate and the flywheel support for wear or damage, and replace the drive plate and the flywheel support Service and Repair if necessary.

NOTE:

- The motor rotor contains very strong magnets and should be handled with special care.
- Keep pieces of metal and all foreign particles out of the motor rotor during the transmission removal.
- Keep the motor rotor away from magnetically sensitive devices.
- Do not blow air near the rotor, as metal particles may get on the magnets.