Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Engine hanger/adapter VSB02C000015
• 2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025
• Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566
• Subframe adapter VSB02C000016

These special tools are available through the Acura Canada Technical Tools Department; FAX # 1 -866-398-8665/e-mail: ch_technicaltools@ch.honda. com

1. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).
   Fig 1: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt

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2. Made sure that the two dowel pins (A) are installed in the clutch housing.
   Fig 2: Identifying Dowel Pins

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3. Install the release fork, the release bearing, and the boot (see step 4 on RELEASE BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
4. Place the transmission on the transmission jack, and raise it to the engine level.
5. Install the transmission mounting bolts.
   Fig 3: Transmission Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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6. Install the clutch cover.
   Fig 4: Clutch Cover With Torque Specifications

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7. Install the intermediate shaft (see INTERMEDIATE SHAFT INSTALLATION ).
8. Install the driveshafts inboard joint (see step 5 on DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
9. Support the subframe with the subframe adapter and a jack.
   Fig 5: Supporting Subframe

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10. Install the front suspension subframe (A). Loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts (B).
    Fig 6: Front Suspension Subframe And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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11. Align all reference marks on the body (A) and subframe (B). Tighten the subframe mounting bolts to the specified torque.
12. Install the rear engine mount bracket mounting bolt.
    Fig 7: Rear Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

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13. Install the front engine mount bracket (A) on the transmission and engine.
    Fig 8: Front Engine Mount Bracket With Torque Specifications

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14. Install the front engine mount bracket mounting bolt (A) and nut (B).
    Fig 9: Front Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt And Nut With Torque Specifications

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15. Install the middle subframe mounting bolts.
    Fig 10: Middle Subframe Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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16. Install the steering gearbox stiffner plate (A) and harness clip (B).
    Fig 11: Steering Gearbox Stiffner Plate And Clip With Torque Specifications

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17. Install the stiffner plate (A) and mounting bracket (B). Connect the exhaust mounting rubber (C).
    Fig 12: Stiffner Plate And Mounting Bracket With Torque Specifications

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18. Connect the lower arm (see step 7 on DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
19. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
20. Install the transmission mount bracket (A) and connect the ground cable (B).
    Fig 13: Transmission Mount Bracket With Torque Specifications

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21. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
22. Loosen and retighten the lower torque rod mounting bolt.
    Fig 14: Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

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23. Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).
24. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt.
    Fig 15: Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

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25. Install the splash shield.
    Fig 16: Identifying Splash Shield

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26. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
27. Install the engine control module (ECM) stay (A), then install the clutch pipe clamp (B).
    Fig 17: Engine Control Module Stay And Clutch Pipe Clamp With Torque Specifications

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28. Install the under-food fuse/relay box (A) on the under-hood fuse/relay stay.
    Fig 18: Identifying Under-Food Fuse/Relay Box

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29. Install the two upper transmission mounting bolts.
    Fig 19: Upper Transmission Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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30. Remove the engine hanger and the hanger/adapter from the engine.
31. Install the engine harness cover (A).
    Fig 20: Identifying Engine Harness Cover

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32. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket.
    Fig 21: Air Cleaner Housing Mounting Bracket With Torque Specifications

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33. Install the harness clips (A) on the clutch cable bracket (B) and harness bracket (C).
    Fig 22: Identifying Harness Clips And Clutch Cable Bracket

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34. Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the cable ends (A) and the surface of the wire end rubber (B).
    Fig 23: Grease Applying Area With Torque Specifications

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35. Install the cable bracket (C) and the cables (D), then install the new cotter pins (E).
36. Connect the back-up light switch connector (A) and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B). Install the harness clips (C).
    Fig 24: Identifying Back-Up Light Switch And Output Shaft Speed Sensor Connector

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37. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the end of the slave cylinder rod. Install the slave cylinder (A) then install the clutch line bracket (B). Be careful not to bend the clutch line.
    Fig 25: Grease Applying Area With Torque Specifications

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38. Install the battery base (A) with the reservoir (B).
    Fig 26: Battery Base With Reservoir With Torque Specifications

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39. Install the harness clips (C) and the intake air duct (D).
40. Install the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
41. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable, and apply multipurpose grease to prevent corrosion.
42. Install the under-cowl panel and cowl cover (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
43. Test-drive the vehicle.
44. Check the shift lever and clutch operation.
45. Check the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
46. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio unit the navigation system, then enter the audio presets. Set the clock.