Transmission Installation

Transmission Installation
Special Tools Required
^ 1.8 support eyelet 07AAK-SNAA400
^ 1.8 support bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
^ 2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
^ Front subframe adapter VSB020O00016
^ These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.





1. Install the torque converter (A) on the mainshaft (B) with the new O-ring (C).
2. Install the 14 x 20 mm dowel pins (D) in the torque converter housing.
3. Place the transmission on the jack, and raise the transmission to the engine level.





4. Install the lower transmission housing mounting bolt (A) part-way in the bolt hole on the engine, then attach the transmission to the engine.
5. Install the lower transmission housing mounting bolt (B), and tighten the bolts.





6. Install the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.





7. Install the front transmission housing mounting bolts.





8. Install the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.





9. Secure the transmission mount bracket on the transmission housing with the new mounting bolts.





10. Install the new set ring (A) on both driveshafts (B).
11. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Then install the driveshaft, 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.





12. Attach the torque converter to the drive plate with eight bolts (A). Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary 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 rotate freely.
13. Install the torque converter cover (B).





14. Install the shift cable holder bracket.





15. Install the control lever (A) over the control shaft (B).
16. Install the shift cable holder (C) on the holder bracket (D) with tightening bolts loosely. Tighten the bolts (E) in the lateral position to the specified torque, then tighten the bolt (F) in the vertical position.
17. Secure the control lever with the new lock washer (G) and the lock bolt (H), then bend the lock tab of the lock washer against the bolt head.
18. Install the shift cable cover (I).





19. Set the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the subframe by looping the strap (A) over the front of the subframe, then secure the strap with the stop (B), then tighten the wing nut (C).
20. 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 subframe up to the body.





21. Loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts.





22. Align the front subframe reference marks (A) to the body (B), as noted during removal. Tighten the subframe mounting bolts to the specified torque.





23. Secure the lower torque rod with the new bolts.
24. Remove the engine support hanger, support bolt, and support eyelet from the vehicle.
25. Position the steering gearbox on the gearbox mounting bracket of the subframe.





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





27. Install the gearbox stiffener (A) and bolts, and tighten the bolts loosely.
28. Secure the power steering fluid line clamp bracket (B) with the bolt.





29. Align the slit (A) of the gearbox mounting rubber (B) with the rear bracket surface (C), and install the steering gearbox mounting bracket (D) with pointing the arrow (E) up.
30. Tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolts and stiffener mounting bolts to the specified torque.





31. Secure the power steering fluid line bracket (A) with the bolt, and secure the line (B) with the clamp (C).





32. Install both body mount brackets with the new bolts,





33. Install both lower arms (A) to both ball joints (B), and loosely install the new mounting nuts and bolts.
34. Tighten the nuts and bolts to 59 Nm (6.0 kgf-m, 43 ft. lbs.) in the following order; the nut on the front (C), the nut on the rear (D), then the bolt (E).





35. Remove the support bolt (07AAK-SNAA500) and support eyelet (07AAK-SNAA400) from the cylinder head.





36. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (A) on the cylinder head.





37. Connect the shift solenoid harness connector (A) and the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (B), and install the harness clamps (C) on the clamp bracket (D).





38. Install the harness clamp (A) in its bracket (B), and install the radiator hose (C) in the clamp (D).





39. Install the ATF warmer (A) on the bracket (B).





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





41. Connect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A) and the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (B).





42. Connect the transmission range switch connector (A) and output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), and install the harness clamps (C) on the brackets (D).





43. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (A), and install the harness clamp (B) on its bracket (C).





44. Connect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector, solenoid valve B connector, and solenoid valve C connector.
45. Secure the harness cover (D) with the mounting bolts, and install the harness clamp (E) on its bracket (F).
46. Refill the transmission with ATF.
47. Install the battery base and resonator.
48. Install the air intake duct and air cleaner housing.
49. Install the grille cover.
50. Install the under-cowl panel and cowl cover.
51. Install the battery tray and battery, then secure the battery with its hold-down bracket.
52. Connect the battery terminals, and apply grease around the battery terminals.
53. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all positions three times.
54. Check the shift lever operation, A/T gear position indicator operation, and shift cable adjustment.
55. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment.
56. Install the splash shield.
57. Start the engine in the P or N position, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on). Turn off the engine, and check the ATF level.
58. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio or navigation system, then enter the customer's audio presets.
59. Do the power window control unit reset procedure.
60. Perform the road test.