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Transmission installation

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Special Tools Required 

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  1. Make sure the two dowel pins (A) are undamaged and installed in prescribed holes on the engine block as shown. Replace the dowel pins if they are damaged.
    Fig 1: Identifying Dowel Pins On Engine Block
    G06950691Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Check the release bearing (see TRANSMISSION SIDE ), and reinstall the release bearing and the release fork with specified grease (see TRANSMISSION SIDE ).
  3. Place the transmission on the transmission jack, and raise it to the engine level.
  4. Align the transmission mainshaft and the clutch pressure plate, then move the transmission inward until there is no gap between the transmission housing and the IMA motor housing.
  5. Install the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.

    Front side 

    Fig 2: Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts (FRONT SIDE) With Torque Specifications
    G06950692Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Rear side 

    Fig 3: Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts (REAR SIDE) With Torque Specifications
    G06950693Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the torque rod bracket (A) with a new bolt (B) and bolts (C).
    Fig 4: Torque Rod Bracket With Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06950694Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the intermediate shaft (see INTERMEDIATE SHAFT INSTALLATION ).
  8. Install both driveshafts (see DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
  9. Set the front subframe (A) with the steering gearbox on the transmission jack and support it.
    Fig 5: Supporting Front Subframe With Steering Gearbox Using Transmission Jack
    G06950695Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Carefully raise the front subframe with the transmission jack, and pass the pinion shaft into the passenger's compartment.
    NOTE:
    • Be sure that the pinion shaft grommet (B) is in place securely. Make sure the pinion shaft grommet is not turned up. Incorrect installation can cause leakage of water or mud, and noise.
    • Take care not to damage the lower arm ball joint boot with the edge of the knuckle, etc.
  11. Loosely tighten new front subframe mounting bolts (C). Align the front subframe (see SUBFRAME REPLACEMENT ), then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
  12. Install the torque rod (A). Install the bolt with the tab (B) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (C) on the front subframe, then loosely tighten a new torque rod mounting bolt (D) and a new nut (E).
    NOTE: Make sure to set "UP" mark of the torque rod to upper side when you install it.
    Fig 6: Identifying Torque Rod, Tab Bolt On Bolt Head With Guide Of Front Subframe And Torque Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut
    G06950696Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Install the secondary HO2S wire (A) to the clamp (B).
    Fig 7: Identifying Secondary HO2S Wire Of Clamp
    G06950697Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Pull down the lever (A) of the EPS motor 3P connector (B), then confirm the connector is fully seated. Connect the EPS motor angle sensor 8P connector (C) and torque sensor 6P connector (D) to the steering gearbox.
    Fig 8: Identifying EPS Motor Angle Sensor 8P Connector, EPS Motor 3P Connector And Torque Sensor 6P Connector Of Steering Gearbox
    G06950698Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Connect the lower arm ball joints to the knuckles (see step 15 on INSTALLATION ).
  16. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints to the knuckles (see step 17 on INSTALLATION ).
  17. Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Install the upper transmission housing mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 9: Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06950699Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Install the transmission mount bracket (A) with the transmission mount bracket base (B).
    Fig 10: Ground Cable, Transmission Mount Bracket And Transmission Mount Bracket Base With Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06950700Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Loosely tighten new transmission mount bolt (C) and the transmission mount bracket base bolts (D), then install the ground cable (E).
  22. Remove the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) and the universal lifting eyelet from the engine.
  23. Loosen and retighten the side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting nuts (A).
    Fig 11: Engine Mount/Bracket Assembly Mounting Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G06950701Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  24. Tighten the transmission mount bracket bolt and the transmission mount bracket base bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
    Fig 12: Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt And Transmission Mount Bracket Base Bolts Tightening Sequence With Torque Specifications
    G06950702Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
  26. Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown.
    Fig 13: Torque Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut Tightening Sequence With Torque Specifications
    G06950703Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  27. Lower the vehicle.
  28. Connect the steering joint onto the steering gearbox pinion shaft, then install the steering joint cover (see STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  29. Install the ECM bracket (B) with the ECM to the body.
    Fig 14: Identifying ECM Bracket, Harness Clips Of ECM Bracket And Under-Hood Relay Box
    G06950704Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  30. Install the harness clips (C) to the ECM bracket, then install auxiliary under-hood relay box A.
  31. Install the ECM bracket mount bolts (D).
    Fig 15: ECM Connectors And ECM Bracket Mount Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06950705Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  32. Connect ECM connectors A, B, and C.
    NOTE: ECM connectors A, B, and C have symbols (A=□, B=Δ , C=◦) embossed on them for identification.
  33. Install the ECM cover (E).
  34. Connect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor 3P connector (A).
    Fig 16: Identifying Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed Sensor 3P Connector
    G06950706Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  35. Connect the back-up light switch 2P connector (A).
    Fig 17: Back-Up Light, Neutral Position Switch 2P Connectors And Harness Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G06950707Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  36. Connect the neutral position switch 2P connector (B) and the harness bracket (C).
  37. Install the starter (see STARTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  38. Connect the reverse lockout solenoid 2P connector (A).
    Fig 18: Reverse Lockout Solenoid 2P Connector, Cable End Of Change Lever Assembly, Shift Cable, Harness Brackets And Lock Pins With Torque Specifications
    G06950708Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  39. Apply a light coat of silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) to the cable ends (B), and connect the cable end to the change lever assembly (C), then install the shift cable bracket (D), the harness bracket (E), and the lock pins (F). Do not bend or damage the shift cables.
    NOTE: Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.
  40. Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the end of the slave cylinder push rod (A). Install the slave cylinder (B). Be careful not to bend the clutch line.
    Fig 19: Urea Grease Applied Area On End Of Slave Cylinder Push Rod With Torque Specifications
    G06950709Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  41. Install the cable guard bracket (A) and the clutch line bracket (B).
    Fig 20: Cable Guard Bracket And Clutch Line Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G06950710Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  42. Connect the IMA motor power cable connector (A), then install the harness clamp (B).
    NOTE: Make sure you have the IMA system service precautions (see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ).
    Fig 21: Identifying IMA Motor Power Cable Connector And Harness Clamp
    G06950711Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  43. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  44. Do the 12 volt battery installation procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  45. Install the front bumper center upper beam (see FRONT BUMPER CENTER UPPER BEAM REPLACEMENT ).
  46. Refill the transmission fluid to the proper level (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT  ).
  47. Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  48. Turn the battery module switch ON (see DISCONNECTING THE IMA MOTOR POWER CABLE CONNECTOR FROM THE MOTOR STATOR ).
  49. Do the ECM reset procedure (see IF THE MIL DID NOT STAY ON ).
  50. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
  51. Check the shift lever and the clutch operation.
  52. Test-drive the vehicle.
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