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Special Tools Required

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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 below. Replace the dowel pins if they are damaged.
    Fig 1: Identifying Dowel Pins
    G05953356Courtesy 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 level with the engine.
  4. Install the lower transmission mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Transmission Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05953357Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the torque rod bracket with a new bolt (A) and bolts (B).
    Fig 3: Torque Rod Bracket With Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05953358Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Loosely install the torque rod with a new torque rod bolt (A), a new nut (B), and a new bolt (C). Make sure the tab (D) on the torque rod is aligned with the guide (E) on the front subframe. Remove the transmission jack.
    Fig 4: Identifying Torque Rod Bolt, Nut & Tab
    G05953359Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the clutch case cover.
    Fig 5: Clutch Case Cover Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05953360Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the heat shield.
    Fig 6: Heat Shield Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05953361Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the right and left driveshafts (see DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
  10. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  11. Tighten the new transmission mount bolts (A), the three new engine mount nuts (B), and the ground cable bolt (C) to the specified torque.
    Fig 7: Transmission Mount Bolts, Engine Mount Nuts & Ground Cable Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05953362Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Remove the engine support hanger, and install the harness clamp (A) in its bracket (B) located in front of the left damper top.
    Fig 8: Identifying Harness Clamp & Bracket
    G05953363Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Remove the universal lifting eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120) and 1.8 support bolt (07AAK-SNAA500).
    Fig 9: Identifying Universal Lifting Eyelet & Support Bolt
    G05953364Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown below.
    Fig 10: Torque Rod Mounting Bolt & Nut With Torque Specifications
    G05953365Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Install the upper transmission mounting bolt.
    Fig 11: Transmission Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05953366Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Connect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor 3P connector.
    Fig 12: Identifying Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed Sensor 3P Connector
    G05953367Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Apply a light coat of silicone grease (08C30-B0234M) to the cable ends (A), and connect the cable end to the change lever assembly (B), then install the shift cable bracket (C), harness clip (D) and the lock pins (E). 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.
    Fig 13: Cable Ends, Change Lever Assembly, Shift Cable Bracket, Harness Clip & Lock Pins With Torque Specifications
    G05953368Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Connect the back-up light switch connector (A), then install the harness clip (B).
    Fig 14: Identifying Back-Up Light Switch Connector & Harness Clip
    G05953369Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the end of the slave cylinder rod (A). Install the slave cylinder (B) and clutch line bracket (C). Install the clutch line in the clip (D). Take care not to bend the clutch line.
    Fig 15: Slave Cylinder Rod, Slave Cylinder, Clutch Line Bracket & Clip With Torque Specifications
    G05953370Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Install the battery base (A) and the harness clip (B).
    Fig 16: Battery Base & Harness Clip With Torque Specifications
    G05953371Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Install the air cleaner bracket.
    Fig 17: Air Cleaner Bracket Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05953372Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Install the air cleaner housing (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  23. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  24. Refill the transmission fluid to the proper level (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT  ).
  25. Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  26. Install the under-cowl panel (see UNDER-COWL PANEL REPLACEMENT ).
  27. Install the wiper motor (see WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).
  28. Install the hood hinge cover and cowl cover (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  29. Install the wiper arms (see WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT ).
  30. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
  31. Check the shift lever and the clutch operation.
  32. Test-drive the vehicle.
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