Pressure Testing
Changing
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-
sion.
1. Bring the transmission up to operating temperature
(the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle.
Park the vehicle on level ground. turn the engane
off. then remove the drain Plug.
NOTE: lf a cooler flusher is to be used, see page
14-264 and 14-265.
TRANSMISSIONEND COVER
DRAIN18 x 1.5 mmSEALING WASHEBReplace.49 N.m {5.0 kgt.m, 36 lbf.tl)
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer,
then refill the transmission with the recommended
fluid to the uDper mark on the dipstick. Always use
Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) Using a non-Honda ATF
can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
4WD;
2.9 { (3.1 US qt. 2.6 lmp qt) 8t change
5.8 ? {7.2 US $, 6.0 lmp qt} at ovethaul
2WD:
2.7 | l2.S US qt,2.1lmp qtl ai change
5.9 ? {6.2 US $, 5.2 lmp qtl at ovolhaul
2.
a
a
1.
Wlrile testing, be careful of the rotaling wheols.
Mako sure lifts, iacks, and safety stands ar€ placed
properly (see scction 11.
Before testing, be sure the transmission fluid is
filled to the proPer level.
4WD:
Raise the vehicle (see section 11.
2WD:
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
securely supported. Set the parking brake, and block
both rear wheels securely.
Allow all four wheels {4WD) or front wheels (2wD}
to rotate freely.
Warm up the engine (the radiator fan comes on),
then stop it and connect the tachometer.
Connect the oil pressure gauges to each inspection
hole securely, and do not allow dust or other foreign
particles to enter the inspection holes.
TOROUE: 18 N'm ll.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
5.
A/T PRESSURE HOS€,2210 mm07MAJ - PYiOllA
{4 Requircd}
,4'/"' ,a
W'
A/T PRESSURE HOSEADAPTER07MAJ - PYt0120(il Rcquiledl
6. Measure the following Pressure:. Line Pressure ..........,14-162
. 1st. 1st-hold Clutch Pressure .............'. 14-162
. 2nd,3rd and 4th Clutch Pressure .......... 14-163
7. Install new sealing washers and the sealing bolts in
the inspection holes, and tighten to the specified
toroue.
(cont'd)
A/T OIL PRESSUREGAUGE SET W/PANEL07{06 - 0020400
/4\\-J-- (
+..\.-.\-'-\
A/T LOW PBESSUREGAUGE w/PANEL07406 - 0070300
TOROUE: 18 N'm 11.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
14-161
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Transfer Assembly
Removal
@ Make sure the lifts, iacks, and safety
stands are placed properly (see section 11.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
supported securely.
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securelv.
3 Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer'
DRAIN PLUG'18 x'1.5 rnm49 N.m 15.0 kgf.m, 36 lbl.ftl
4. Remove the guard bar and the splash shield.
GUARD 8AR
14-165
5.Disconnect the primary heated oxygen sensor
{Primary HO2S) connector.
Remove exhaust pipe A.
SELF-LOCKINGNUTBeplace.
7.
SEI-F.LOCKINGNUTReplace.
NUTReplace
Remove the shift cable cover.
Remove the snap pin and control pin, then separate
the shift cable from the control lever. Do not bend
the shift cable excessively.
(cont'd)
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Transmission
Removal (cont'd)
8. Disconnect the mainshaft sp€ed sensor, the shift
control solenoid valve, and the linear solenoid con-
necrors,
Remove the drain plug. and drain the automatic
transmission fluid {ATF). Reinstall the drain plug
with a new sealing washer.
DRAIN18 x 1.5 mm4e N.m rs.o ksr.m. 36 rbrft) ;:i:$: *o"*."
SENSOR CONNECTOR
14-170
OAMPER FORKReplace.
10. Remove the guard bar and the splash shield.
Remove the cotter pins and castle nuts, then sepa-
rate the ball joints from the lower arms (see section
18).
Remove the right damper fork bolt, then separateright damper fork and damper.
11.
12.
SELF.LOCKINGNUTReplace.
CASII.E NUT
DAMPER FORKBOLT
DAMPER PINCH BOLT
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