CVT Transmission Removal and Installation
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
310190.png Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
2279882.png Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*
310292.png Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016*
*: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.
1. Transmission Assembly Mounting Bolt - Exploded View

Transmission Assembly Mounting Bolt - Exploded View




NOTE:
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
Special tool Reds engine support hanger AAR-T1256 must be used with the side engine mount installed.

4. Engine - Warm Up
1.
Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
2.
Turn the engine off.

6. Vehicle - Lift Down



NOTE: Hold the steering wheel with the steering wheel holder tool.

13. CVTF Warmer - Remove
1.
To prevent damage, cover the connector (A) located under the CVTF warmer (B) using a shop towel.
2.
Remove the CVTF warmer with the O-rings (C) without disconnecting the CVTF warmer hoses.
NOTE: The CVTF warmer is aluminum part. Be careful not to damage the CVTF warmer.
3.
Put plastic bag over the CVTF warmer, then swing it out of the way.
4.
Remove the CVTF warmer strainer (D) with the O-ring (E).
5.
Clean the CVTF warmer strainer if necessary. Replace the CVTF warmer strainer, if it is clogged or damaged.
NOTE:
Do not use compressed air to clean the CVTF warmer strainer.
Soak the CVTF warmer strainer thoroughly in transmission fluid.

16. Engine Wire Harness - Remove
1.
Disconnect the connectors (A).
2.
Remove the ground cables (B).
3.
Remove the harness covers (C) and the harness brackets (D), then swing the engine wire harness (E) out of the way.

17. TCM Harness - Remove
1.
Disconnect the connectors (A).
2.
Disconnect the connector (B) by pushing the lock (C) and pulling the lever (D) in the numbered sequence shown.
3.
Disconnect the connector (E) by pulling the lock (F) and the lever (G) in the numbered sequence shown.
4.
Remove the ground cable (H).
5.
Remove the harness covers (J) and the harness clamp (K), then swing the TCM harness (L) out of the way.

20. Engine Support Hanger - Install

NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.
1.
Remove the front damper caps.
2.
Install the universal lifting eyelet with an about 50 mm (2.00 in) commercially available spacer (A).
3.
Install the engine support hanger onto the vehicle as shown.
4.
Attach the hook (B) to the slotted hole in the universal lifting eyelet.
5.
Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand, and lift and support the engine/transmission.

21. Upper Transmission Assembly Mounting Bolt - Remove

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.

23. Vehicle - Lift Up


26. Connector (EPS Subharness) - Disconnect
1.
Disconnect the connector (A) by pushing the lock (B) and pulling the lever (C) in the numbered sequence shown.
2.
Disconnect the connector (D).

30. Lower Arm Mounting Bolt - Remove (Both Sides)

33. Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Remove

34. Front Subframe - Remove
1.
Set the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) on a transmission jack (A), line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, and tighten the bolts.
2.
Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe (B).


35. Transmission - Support
1.
Support the transmission with the transmission jack.

36. Drive Plate - Disconnect
1.
Remove the torque converter cover (A).
2.
Remove eight torque converter bolts (B) while rotating the crankshaft pulley.

37. Driveshaft Inboard Joint - Disconnect (Both Sides)

NOTE: Secure the driveshaft to the body with a nylon strap on both sides.

39. Lower Transmission Assembly Mounting Bolt - Remove

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.

40. Transmission - Remove
1.
Check once again that the transmission (A) is free of hoses and electrical wiring.
2.
Hold the transmission on the transmission jack.
3.
Lower the transmission by loosening the wing nut of the engine support hanger, and tilt the engine just enough for the transmission to clear its end from the side frame.
4.
Slide the transmission away from the engine, then remove it from the vehicle.
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the torque converter.
5.
Lower the transmission carefully.

41. Torque Converter - Remove
1.
Remove the torque converter (A).
2.
Remove the dowel pins (B).

42. Harness Bracket - Remove
1.
If necessary, remove the harness brackets.

43. Drive Plate - Inspect
1.
Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it is damaged.


NOTE:
How to read the torque specifications.
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
Apply a light coat of clean transmission fluid on all O-rings before installation.
When connecting the connector, check for corrosion, dirt, or oil, and clean or repair if necessary.

1. Harness Bracket - Install


2. Torque Converter - Install
1.
Install the dowel pins (A).
2.
Install the torque converter (B).
NOTE: Make sure the torque converter is fully engaged on the input shaft, the stator shaft, and the transmission fluid pump drive sprocket. Failure to do so will result in severe transmission or engine damage.

3. Transmission - Install
1.
Hold the transmission (A) on a transmission jack, and raise it to engine level.
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the torque converter.
2.
Attach the transmission to the engine.

4. Lower Transmission Assembly Mounting Bolt - Install

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.

7. Drive Plate - Connect
1.
Attach the drive plate (A) to the torque converter with eight torque converter bolts (B).
2.
Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolt to half of the specified torque, then to the final torque, in a crisscross pattern.
3.
Check that the crankshaft rotates freely.
4.
Install the torque converter cover (C).

8. Front Subframe - Install
1.
Set the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) on a transmission jack (A), line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, and tighten the bolts.
2.
Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe (B).


9. Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Loosely Install

12. Lower Arm Mounting Bolt - Install (Both Sides)

16. Connector (EPS Subharness) - Connect
1.
Connect the connectors (A), and make sure they are fully seated.

19. Vehicle - Lift Down


21. Upper Transmission Assembly Mounting Bolt - Install

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.

22. Engine Support Hanger - Remove
1.
Remove the engine support hanger and the universal lifting eyelet.
2.
Install the front damper caps.


NOTE: Be sure to adjust the shift cable after installing the shift cable.

26. TCM Harness - Install
1.
Install the harness covers (A) and the harness clamp (B).
2.
Install the ground cable (C).
3.
Connect the connectors (D), and make sure they are fully seated.

27. Engine Wire Harness - Install
1.
Install the harness brackets (A) and the harness covers (B).
2.
Install the ground cables (C).
3.
Connect the connectors (D).

30. CVTF Warmer - Install
1.
Install the CVTF warmer strainer (A) with a new O-ring (B) in the direction shown.
2.
Install the CVTF warmer (C) with new O-rings (D).
NOTE:
The CVTF warmer is aluminum part. Be careful not to damage the CVTF warmer.
Make sure the O-rings are firmly installed in the grooves.
Check the connector (E) for corrosion, dirt, or oil, and clean or repair if necessary.

39. Transmission - After Install Check
1.
Make sure all four wheels to rotate freely.
2.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
3.
Move the shift lever to each position, and check that the shift position indicator follows the shift lever operation.
4.
Start the engine.
NOTE: Check that the engine starts in P or N position/mode, and does not start in any other positions/modes.

5.
Check the shift lever operation.
6.
Make sure the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode with the shift lever in P position/mode. If it does not, adjust the shift cable again.

42. TCM - Reset (Only for Replacing Transmission)

NOTE: This procedure is not required, if the transmission and the TCM are replaced simultaneously.