Automatic Transmission Installation

Automatic Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required

- Universal lifting eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
- 1.8 support bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
- Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
Reds engine support hanger AAR-T1256 is available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program.

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Clean the ATF cooler. ATF Cooler Cleaning

2. Install the torque converter (A) on the mainshaft (B) with a new O-ring (C).

3. Install the 14 mm dowel pins (D) in the torque converter housing.

4. Place the transmission on the jack, and raise the transmission to the engine level.






5. Attach the transmission to the engine, and install the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.






6. Install the rear transmission housing mounting bolt.






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






8. Raise the transmission with the jack, and secure the transmission mount and mount bracket (A) on the body and transmission housing with the new mounting bolts and new nuts loose.

9. Tighten the transmission mount bolts to the specified torque in the following order; on the middle (B), on the front (C), and on the rear (D).

10. Remove the jack, and tighten the bolt (E) and nuts (F) on the transmission mount bracket to the specified torque.

11. Install the transmission ground cable terminal (G).






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

13. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Apply ATF to the intermediate shaft splines, put the heat shield (C) on the intermediate shaft, then install the intermediate shaft carefully to prevent damaging the oil seal; be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.

14. Secure the heat shield with the mounting bolts.






15. Install the 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 carefully to prevent damaging oil seal; 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. Coat the right driveshaft inboard-joint splines with the recommended grease. Driveshaft Installation

18. Slide the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft splines until you feel the driveshaft fully engage the intermediate shaft set ring.






19. 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 rotates freely.

20. Install the torque converter cover (B).






21. Install the shift cable holder bracket (A) and the lower torque rod mounting bracket (B) on the transmission.






22. Install the control lever (A) over the control shaft (B). Do not twist the boot (C).

23. Secure the shift cable bracket (D) with the bolts.

24. Secure the control lever with a new lock washer (E) and the lock bolt (F); install the flange (G) of the lock washer facing the transmission housing as shown, then bend the lock tab (H) of the lock washer against the bolt head securely.






25. Support the front subframe with a jack.






26. Lift the front subframe (A) up to body, and secure it loosely with new mounting bolts.

27. Tighten the right middle mounting bolt (B) first, then the left middle bolt (C), and the four remaining bolts (D) to the specified torque.






28. Place a jack under the transmission, raise it and attach the lower torque rod (A) in the mounting bracket and front subframe.

29. Install the mounting bolt (B), and set the bolt tongue (C) into the stop (D) through the guide (E), then loosely install the nut (F).

30. Loosely Install the mounting bolt (G).

31. Remove the jack, and tighten the bolt and nut to the specified torque.






32. Install the shift cable cover (A). If the shift cable cover protector (B) was removed, install the shift cable cover protector on the shift cable cover, then install the shift cable cover.






33. On the right side of the steering gearbox, loosely secure the steering gearbox (A) and the stiffener (B) with the new mounting bolt (C) and the new bolt (D).






34. On the left side of the steering gearbox, loosely secure the steering gearbox (A) and the stiffener (B) with a new mounting bolt (C) and a new bolt (D).






35. Loosely install the new steering gearbox mounting bolt (A) and washer (B) on the middle.

36. Tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolts to the specified torque in the following order; the right side, the left side, and the middle.

37. Tighten the stiffener bolts to the specified torque, first on the right side stiffener, then on the left side stiffener.






38. Connect the ball joints (A) to both knuckles (B), and install new ball joint nuts (C). Tighten the nuts, then secure the nuts with the spring clips (D).

39. Connect the stabilizer links (E) to the stabilizer ends (F), and install the nuts (G). Insert a 5 mm Allen wrench (H) in the top of the ball joint pins (I), and tighten the nuts.

40. Remove the engine support hanger, and install the harness clamp in its bracket located in front of the left damper top.






41. Remove the universal lifting eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120) and the 1.8 support bolt (07AAK-SNAA500).






42. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket on the transmission hanger.






43. Secure the harness clamp bracket (A) with the bolt.

44. Connect the shift solenoid harness connector (B) and the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (C), and install the harness clamps (D) in the clamp brackets (E).






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






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






47. Connect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (A), and install the harness clamp (B) on its bracket (C).

48. Connect the transmission range switch connector (D).






49. Install the harness cover (A) on its bracket (B), and secure the cover with the bolt.

50. Connect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (C), the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (D), and the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (E).

51. Install the air cleaner assembly. Service and Repair






52. Install the center-front cowl cover (A) and the cowl cover stiffener (B).

53. Install the windshield wiper motor (C).

54. Install the cowl cover. Service and Repair

55. Install the wiper arms. Service and Repair

56. Refill the transmission with ATF. ATF Replacement

57. Install the battery base.

58. Do the battery installation procedure. Removal and Replacement

59. Install the splash shield.

60. Install the wheels.

61. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all positions three times. Check the shift lever operation, the A/T gear position indicator operation, and the shift cable adjustment.

62. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment. Service and Repair

63. Check the ATF level. ATF Level Check

64. Do the road test. A/T Road Test