Transmission Removal
Transmission RemovalSpecial Tools Required
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*
^ 2008 V6 attachment arm SIL02C000033*
^ Subframe adapter VSB02C000016*
^ Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019*
* 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. Do the battery removal procedure.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position, then remove the key from the ignition switch and lock the steering column.
3. Remove the hood support struts from both sides of the engine hood. Secure the hood (A) in a vertical position, then reinstall the support strut as shown.
NOTE: Do not attempt to close the hood with the support strut in the vertical position; it will damage the support strut and the hood.
4. Remove the engine cover (A).
5. Remove the grille cover (A).
6. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery then disconnect the positive cable.
7. Remove the clip (A) then air duct (B).
8. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
9. Remove the battery base bolts (A), loosen the two bolts (B), remove the battery harness clamps (C), then remove the battery base (D).
10. Remove the nut (A) and the clamp (B), then move the under-hood fuse/relay box (C) out of the way.
11. Remove the harness clamp (A) and the nuts (B) then remove the strut brace (C).
12. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (A), the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (B) and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (C), then remove the harness clips (D).
13. Disconnect the reverse lockout solenoid connector (A), remove the harness mounting bolt (B) and the harness clamps (C), then remove the harness (D).
14. Remove the starter cable nut (A) and the harness clamp (B), disconnect the starter cable (C), and disconnect the connector (D).
15. Remove the starter (A) and the vacuum hose bracket (B).
16. Remove the harness bracket mounting bolt (A) and the harness bracket (B).
17. Remove the lock pins (A), shift cable bracket bolts (B) and the shift cable bracket (C), then disconnect the shift cables (D) from the top of the transmission housing. Carefully remove both cables and the bracket together to avoid bending the cables.
18. Remove the slave cylinder bolts (A) and the bracket mounting nut (B), and carefully move the slave cylinder (C) out of the way to avoid bending the clutch line.
NOTE: Do not press the clutch pedal after the slave cylinder has been removed.
19. Remove the connector bracket from the front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balance bar front arm.
20. Remove the harness clamp bracket from the rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balance bar rear arm.
21. Lift and support the engine with engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) and engine hanger balance bar (VSB02C000019). Attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with several spacers (B) and the bolt (10 x 1.25 mm) (C). Attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm (SIL02C000033) (D) to the rear cylinder head and the bolt (8 x 1.25mm) (E), then attach the rear arm (F) to the 2008 V6 attachment arm.
22. Remove the front engine mount mounting nuts (A), the front engine mount stop (B), the vacuum hose bracket (C), the harness bracket (D), and the front engine mount mounting bolt (E), and disconnect the vacuum hose (F).
23. Remove the power steering line bracket bolt (A) and the power steering clamp (B).
24. Remove the two heat shield bolts (A), heat shield (B) and the power steering gearbox mounting bracket bolts (C), then remove the power steering gearbox mounting bracket (D).
25. Remove the rear engine mount stop bolts (A).
26. Remove the power steering gearbox stiffener bolts (A) and the power steering stiffeners (B).
27. Remove the transmission upper mount bracket bolts (A).
NOTE: Do not remove the TORX bolt (B) from the upper transmission mount. If the TORX bolt is removed, the upper transmission mount must be replaced as an assembly.
28. Remove the three transmission upper mount bracket bolts (A) the transmission upper mount bracket (B), the ground cable mounting bolt (C), and the ground cable (D).
29. Remove the upper transmission mount bolts (A).
30. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
31. Remove the front wheels.
32. Remove the splash shield.
33. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.
34. Separate the front stabilizer link.
35. Remove the damper fork.
36. Separate the ball joint from the lower arm.
37. Remove exhaust pipe A with gaskets (B).
38. Remove the subframe mid mount bolts (A) and the subframe mid mount (B) from both sides.
39. Remove the lower transmission mount mounting nuts (A).
40. Remove the power steering line holder bolt (A), and the power steering line holder clamp (B).
41. Attach the front subframe adapter (A) to the subframe, raise the jack, and line up the slots in the arm with bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach them securely.
42. Remove the four front stiffeners bolts (A), the front stiffeners (B), the four rear stiffeners bolts (C), the rear stiffeners (D), then remove the front suspension subframe (E).
43. Remove the front engine mount upper bracket bolts (A) and the front engine mount upper bracket (B).
44. Remove the lower transmission mount bolts (A) and lower transmission mount (B).
45. Use an appropriate pry bar to remove both driveshafts.
46. Remove the intermediate shaft.
47. Remove the clutch cover (A) and the harness cover (B).
48. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
49. Remove the lower transmission mounting bolts.
50. Pull the transmission away from the engine until the transmission mainshaft clears the clutch pressure plate.
51. Slowly lower the transmission about 150 mm (6 in). Check once again that all hoses and electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the transmission, then lower it all the way.
52. Remove the release fork boot (A), the release fork (B), and the release bearing (C) from the transmission.
53. If necessary, remove the release fork from the clutch housing by squeezing the release fork set spring (D) with pliers. Remove the release bearing.