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CVT Transmission Disassembly and Reassembly (CVT): Reassembly

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GHH391077Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
Detailed information, notes and precautions
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Fig 1: Transmission Reassembly With Torque Specifications
GHH391078Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
Detailed information, notes and precautions
Torque: N.m (kgf.m, lbf.ft)
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Fig 2: Transmission Reassembly With Torque Specifications
GHH391079Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
Detailed information, notes and precautions
Torque: N.m (kgf.m, lbf.ft)
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Fig 3: Transmission Reassembly With Torque Specifications
GHH391080Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
Detailed information, notes and precautions
Torque: N.m (kgf.m, lbf.ft)
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Fig 4: Transmission Reassembly With Torque Specifications
GHH391081Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
Detailed information, notes and precautions
Torque: N.m (kgf.m, lbf.ft)
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*1 With auto idle stop system
*2 Filter

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Fig 5: Transmission Reassembly With Torque Specifications
GHH391082Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
Detailed information, notes and precautions
Torque: N.m (kgf.m, lbf.ft)
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*1 Selective use
  • Integrated washer
  • Separated washer
*2 With auto idle stop system
*3 Filter
  1. Secondary Drive Gear - Install
    GHH391083Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the secondary drive gear (A) until it bottoms in the direction shown using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle and the 30 mm I.D. bearing driver attachment.
  2. Driven Pulley Shaft Bearing (Transmission Housing Side) - Install
    GHH391084Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the driven pulley shaft bearing (A) until it bottoms using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle and the 30 mm I.D. bearing driver attachment.
  3. Cotter - Install
  4. Cotter Retainer - Install
  5. Snap Ring - Install
    GHH391085Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the snap ring (A) using commercially available snap ring pliers (B).

    NOTE: 

    • Be careful not to deform the snap ring by opening/closing it excessively.
    • Make sure the snap ring is firmly installed in the groove.

  6. Differential Carrier Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race (Transmission Housing Side) - Install
    GHH391086Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the 41 x 92 x 1 mm spacer (A) by aligning the tab (B) with the groove (C).

    2. Install the differential tapered roller bearing outer race using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 78 x 90 mm attachment so there is no clearance between the bearing outer race, the 41 x 92 x 1 mm spacer, and the transmission housing.

  7. Final Drive Shaft Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race (Transmission Housing Side) - Install
    GHH391087Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the final drive shaft tapered roller bearing outer race until it bottoms using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 62 x 64 mm bearing driver attachment.
  8. Reverse Brake Piston - Install
  9. Spring Retainer/Return Spring Assembly - Install
    GHH391088Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the spring retainer/return spring assembly (A) by aligning their holes (B) with the bosses (C).
  10. Snap Ring - Install
    GHH391089Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Put the reverse brake spring compressor attachment (A) on the spring retainer/return spring assembly (B).

    NOTE:  Be sure the attachment is set over the return springs, not on the reverse brake piston (C).

    2. Install the reverse brake spring compressor plate (D) with facing the UP mark to the upside using bolts (E).

    3. Make sure that the reverse brake spring compressor bolt (F) is properly installed on the dent in the surface of the reverse brake spring compressor attachment.

    4. Compress the return springs using the reverse brake spring compressor until the snap ring securing the spring retainer/return spring can be installed.

    5. Install the snap ring (G).

    • Be careful not to deform the snap ring by opening/closing it excessively.
    • Make sure the snap ring is firmly installed in the groove.

    6. Remove the reverse brake spring compressor.

  11. Reverse Brake - Install
    GHH391090Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the disc spring (A).

    NOTE:  Be sure to install the disc spring with the indented mark (B) facing the upward.

    2. Starting with the reverse brake plate (C), alternately install the reverse brake plates and the reverse brake discs (D).

    3. Install the reverse brake end-plate (E) with the flat side toward the top disc.

    4. Install the snap ring (F).

    • Be careful not to deform the snap ring by opening/closing it excessively.
    • Make sure the snap ring is firmly installed in the groove.
  12. Reverse Brake Clearance - Adjust

    1. Set a dial indicator (A) on the reverse brake end-plate (B).

    GHH391091Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. Zero the dial indicator with the reverse brake end-plate lifted up to the snap ring (C) by lifting the top disk (D) up.

    3. Release the top disk.

    4. Put the fuel sender wrench on the reverse brake end-plate.

    5. Press the fuel sender wrench down with 39.2 N (4.00 kgf, 8.81 lbf) (the weight of the fuel sender wrench is included) using a force gauge, and read the dial indicator.The dial indicator reads the clearance (E) between the reverse brake end-plate and the top disc.

    NOTE:  Take measurements in at least three places, and use the average as the actual clearance.

    Standard:  0.9-1.1 mm (0.035-0.043 in) 

    6. If the clearance is out of the standard, remove the reverse brake end-plate, and measure its thickness.

    7. Refer to the Parts catalog, then select appropriate reverse brake end-plate.

    8. Install a selected reverse brake end-plate, then recheck the clearance.

  13. 40 x 63 x 5.5 mm Washer - Install

    NOTE:  Make sure the 40 x 63 x 5.5 mm washer is installed in the correct direction.

  14. 50 x 65 x 3 mm Thrust Washer - Install
  15. Planetary Carrier Assembly - Install
  16. Sun Gear - Install
  17. 32.5 mm Cotter - Install
  18. Cotter Retainer - Install
  19. Snap Ring - Install
    GHH391092Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the snap ring (A) using commercially available snap ring pliers (B).
    NOTE: 
    • Be careful not to deform the snap ring by opening/closing it excessively.
    • Make sure the snap ring is firmly installed in the groove.
  20. Ring Gear - Install
  21. 24.5 x 39.1 x 3.2 mm Thrust Needle Bearing - Install

    NOTE:  Make sure the 24.5 x 39.1 x 3.2 mm thrust needle bearing is installed in the correct direction.

  22. 20 x 24 x 17 mm Needle Bearing - Install
  23. 24 mm Sealing Ring - Install
  24. Input Shaft Assembly - Install
    GHH391093Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the input shaft assembly (A) by aligning the clutch discs (B) with the sun gear (C), and aligning the clutch guide (D) with the ring gear (E).
    GHH391094Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    2. Measure the depth (A) between the surface of the transmission housing (B) and the clutch guide (C), then make sure the measured value of the depth is within the recorded value when removing.
  25. 29.55 x 45 x 3.62 mm Thrust Needle Bearing - Install

    NOTE:  Make sure the 29.55 x 45 x 3.62 mm thrust needle bearing is installed in the correct direction.

  26. Thrust Shim - Install
  27. 47 mm Sealing Ring - Install
  28. 40 mm Sealing Ring - Install
  29. Stator Shaft - Install
  30. Stator Shaft Flange - Install
    GHH391095Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    NOTE:  Align the hole (A) of the stator shaft flange with the dowel pin (B) of the stator shaft when installing the stator shaft flange.

  31. Check Ball - Install
    GHH391096Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    NOTE: 

    • Be careful not to drop the check balls.
    • Do not use a magnet to install the check balls, it may magnetize the check balls.
  32. Manual Valve - Install
  33. Manual Valve Body - Install
  34. Control Shaft Oil Seal - Install
    GHH391097Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the control shaft oil seal (A) to a depth (B) of 0.5-1.5 mm (0.020-0.059 in) below the transmission housing surface (C) using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 22 x 24 mm bearing driver attachment.
    NOTE:  Before installation, apply a light coat of clean transmission fluid to the surface both of the press-fit and the lip that are on the oil seal.
  35. Control Shaft and Detent Lever - Install
    GHH391098Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the detent lever (A) by aligning the guide tab (B) of the detent lever with the opening (C) of the manual valve.

    2. Insert the control shaft (D) into the transmission housing and the detent lever, then install the roller (E).

    3. Secure the control shaft and the detent lever with the mounting bolt (F) and the lock washer (G).

    4. Pry up the lock tab of the lock washer.

  36. Detent Spring - Install
  37. Differential Assembly and Final Drive Shaft Assembly - Install

    NOTE:  Make sure to assemble the final drive shaft and the final driven gear correctly (Combination A or B) as shown in the chart if either one of them or both are to be replaced. Correct combinations of the shaft and gear can be identified by the presence or the absence of the groove as shown in the chart.

    GHH391099Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
  38. Final Drive Shaft Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race (Torque Converter Housing Side) - Install
    GHH391100Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the oil guide plate (A) and the thrust shim (B).

    2. Install the final drive shaft tapered roller bearing outer race using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 78 x 80 mm bearing driver attachment so there is no clearance between the bearing outer race, the thrust shim, the oil guide plate, and the torque converter housing.

  39. Differential Carrier Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race (Torque Converter Housing Side) - Install
    GHH391101Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the thrust shim (A).

    2. Install the 41 x 76.2 x 1 mm spacer (B) by aligning the tab (C) with the groove (D).

    3. Install the differential tapered roller bearing outer race (E) using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 72 x 75 mm bearing driver attachment so there is no clearance between the bearing outer race, the 41 x 76.2 x 1 mm spacer, the thrust shim, and the torque converter housing.

  40. Transmission Fluid Pump Driven Sprocket - Install
    GHH391102Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the transmission fluid pump driven sprocket (A).

    2. Install the bearing set plate (B) with the lock washer (C).

    3. Pry up the lock tab of the lock washer.

  41. Transmission Fluid Pump Drive Sprocket and Transmission Fluid Pump Drive Chain - Install

    1. Install the snap ring (A).

    NOTE: 

    • Be careful not to deform the snap ring by opening/closing it excessively.
    • Make sure the snap ring is firmly installed in the groove.

    GHH391103Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. While expanding the snap ring using commercially available snap ring pliers (B), install the transmission fluid pump drive sprocket (C) and the transmission fluid pump drive chain (D).

    NOTE: 

    • Be careful not to deform the snap ring by opening/closing it excessively.
    • Make sure the snap ring is firmly installed in the groove.

  42. Lubrication Plate - Install
  43. Oil Guide Plate - Install
  44. Right Differential Oil Seal - Install
    GHH391104Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the right differential oil seal (A) flush with the torque converter housing using the 65 mm oil seal driver.
    NOTE:  Before installation, apply a light coat of clean transmission fluid to the surface both of the press-fit and the lip that are on the oil seal.
  45. Input Shaft Oil Seal - Install
    GHH391105Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the input shaft oil seal (A) flush with the torque converter housing using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 78 x 90 mm attachment.
    NOTE:  Before installation, apply a light coat of clean transmission fluid to the surface both of the press-fit and the lip that are on the oil seal.
  46. Torque Converter Housing - Install

    NOTE: 

    • Tighten the torque converter housing mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in at least two steps.
    • Be careful not to drop the oil guide plate.

  47. Parking Brake Rod Holder - Install
    GHH391106Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the parking brake rod holder (A) with the lock washer (B).

    2. Pry up the lock tabs of the lock washer.

  48. Parking Brake Pawl, Parking Shaft, and Parking Pawl Spring - Install
    GHH391107Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the parking brake pawl (A), the parking shaft (B), and the parking pawl spring (C) as shown.
  49. Driven Pulley Shaft Bearing (End Cover Side) - Install
    GHH391108Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the driven pulley shaft bearing (A) until it bottoms using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 70 mm attachment.
  50. Snap Ring - Install
    GHH391109Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the snap ring (A) using commercially available snap ring pliers (B).
    NOTE: 
    • Be careful not to deform the snap ring by opening/closing it excessively.
    • Make sure the snap ring is firmly installed in the groove.
  51. 22 mm Sealing Ring - Install
  52. Lubrication Pipe D and E - Install
    GHH391110Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install lubrication pipes D and E as shown.
  53. 12 x 89 mm Pipe - Install
  54. End Cover - Install

    NOTE:  Tighten the end cover mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in at least two steps.

  55. Shift Solenoid Valve O/P - Install
  56. Transmission Fluid Pump - Install
    GHH391111Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    NOTE:  Align the guide pin (A) of the transmission fluid pump with the guide hole (B) of the stator shaft flange.

  57. Solenoid Wire Harness A - Install
  58. 18 x 18 mm Pipe - Install
  59. 14.3 x 36.2 mm Pipe - Install

    NOTE:  You can install the pipe regardless of its direction.

  60. 10.9 x 18.5 mm Pipe - Install
  61. Joint Pipe - Install

    NOTE:  Be careful not to drop the filter.

  62. 12 x 56.7 mm Pipe - Install

    NOTE:  You can install the pipe regardless of its direction.

  63. 8 x 133.5 mm Pipe - Install
  64. 10.9 x 26 mm Pipe - Install
  65. Valve Body Assembly - Install
    GHH391112Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the valve body assembly (C) straightly. Do not pinch solenoid wire harnesses A and B.

    2. Install the guide plate (I).

    Bolt Length
    D 90 mm (3.54 in)
    E 80 mm (3.15 in)
    F 65 mm (2.56 in)
    G 55 mm (2.17 in)
    H 40 mm (1.57 in)
    GHH391113Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    3. Make sure each branch of solenoid wire harness A goes through the appropriate location, especially as shown, one (B) must be located to the inside from the other (C).

    4. Connect the connectors (D).

    5. Install the transmission fluid temperature sensor (E).

  66. 11 x 27.2 mm Pipe - Install (With Auto Idle Stop System)
  67. Transmission Fluid Strainer - Install

    NOTE:  Do not pinch solenoid wire harnesses A and B.

  68. Magnet - Install
  69. Transmission Fluid Pan - Install

    NOTE: 

    • Tighten the transmission fluid pan mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in at least two steps.
    • Do not pinch solenoid wire harnesses A and B.

  70. Drain Plug - Install
  71. Check Bolt - Install
  72. Sealing Bolt - Install
  73. CVT Driven Pulley Pressure Sensor - Install
  74. Torque Converter Turbine Speed Sensor - Install
  75. CVT Drive Pulley Speed Sensor - Install
  76. CVT Speed Sensor - Install
  77. Transmission Range Switch - Install

    1. Turn the control lever (A) to the P position.

    NOTE:  Do not use the control shaft (B) to adjust the shift position. If the control shaft tips are squeezed together, it will cause a faulty signal or position due to play between the control shaft and the transmission range switch.

    GHH391114Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. Turn the control lever back two clicks to the N position.

    3. Set the transmission range switch (C) to the N position. Align the cutouts (D) on the rotary-frame with the N positioning cutouts (E) on the transmission range switch, then put a 2.0 mm (0.079 in) feeler gauge blade (F) in the cutouts to hold the transmission range switch in the N position.

    NOTE:  Be sure to use a 2.0 mm (0.079 in) feeler gauge blade or equivalent to hold the transmission range switch in the N position.

    4. Loosely install the transmission range switch gently on the control shaft while holding it in the N position with the 2.0 mm (0.079 in) feeler gauge blade.

    5. Tighten the bolts (G) on the transmission range switch while you continue holding the N position.

    NOTE:  Do not move the transmission range switch when tightening the bolts.

    6. Remove the feeler gauge.

    7. Install the control shaft cover (H).

  78. TCM - Install
  79. Left Differential Oil Seal - Install
    GHH391115Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the left differential oil seal (A) flush with the transmission housing using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the oil seal driver attachment.
    NOTE:  Before installation, apply a light coat of clean transmission fluid to the surface both of the press-fit and the lip that are on the oil seal.
  80. Breather Cap - Install

    NOTE:  Be sure to install the suction hole of the breather cap to the torque converter side.

  81. Filler Cap B - Install

    NOTE:  Turn the lever toward the front of the vehicle, and install it.

  82. Filler Cap A - Install

    NOTE:  Turn the lever toward the front of the vehicle, and install it.

  83. Transmission Hanger - Install
  84. 10.9 x 31.5 mm Pipe - Install (With Auto Idle Stop System)

    NOTE: 

    • There are differences in size of the O-rings.
    • Be careful not to drop the filter.

  85. Delivery Pipe - Install (With Auto Idle Stop System)

    NOTE:  Be careful not to drop the filter.

  86. Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump - Install (With Auto Idle Stop System)