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10. Carefully remove the slave cylinder and clutch line
bracket so as not to bend the clutch line. Do not
operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has
been removed,
Remove the engine wire harness cover (A) by
lifting up on the lock tab (B), then slide the harness
forward offthe aircleaner housing mounting
bracket {C).
11.
12. Attach the special tool to the threaded hole in the
cylinder head.
vsB02c00001s
Installthe engine hanger (A) and the engine support
hanger {B) to the vehicle, then attach the hook to the
sDeciai tool.
tJ.
14.
vs802c000015
Remove the two upper transmission mounting
bolts.
(cont'd)
13-5
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Manual Transmission
Transmission Removal (cont'd)
15. Remove the transmission mount bracket (A) and
transmission mounting bolt (B).
Remove the air cleaner bracket {C).
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely
supponed.
Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain bolt
with a new washer (see page 13-3).
Remove the splash shield.
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to.
17.
18.
19.
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20.
21.
22.
23.
Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC)
assembly (see step 30 on page 5-5)
Remove the driveshafts (see page 16-3).
Remove the intermediate shaft {see page 16-19).
Remove the front engine mount bracket mounting
bolt.
Remove the three bolts securing the transmission
rear mounI.
24.
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Manual Transmission
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12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m{6.5 ksf.m,47 tbf.ft)
30.
Transmission Removal (cont'd)
Pull the transmission away from the engine until
the transmission mainshaft clears the clutchpressure plate, then lower the transmission on the
transmission jack.
Remove the transmission rear mount (A) and the
transmission rear mount bracket {B).
Remove the boot (A), the release fork {B). and the
release bearing (C) from the transmission (D).
32.
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Transmission Installation
Special Tools Required. Engine hanger adapter, 2.0 to 2.4 liter VS802C000015. E ngine hanger VS802C000018. Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566". subframe adaDter EoS02c000011* Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment
Program 888-424-6857
1. Check the two dowel pins are installed in the clutch
housr ng.
Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-
9002) to the release fork (A) and the release bearing(B). Installthe release fork and the release bearing.
0.4 1.0 g {0.01 0.04 ozl
3. Installthe transmission rear mount bracket (A)and
the transmission rear mount (B).
x 1.25 mmN m {6.5 kgf.m,
Place the transmission on the transmission iack.
and raise it to the engine level.
't2
6447
1.0 '1.6 g{0.04 0.06 oz)
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Manual Transmission
Transmission Installation (cont'dl
'10. Installthe three rear mounting bolls for the
transmission rear mount.
59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m,43 tbf.ft)
Loosely tighten the front engine mount bracket
mounting bolt.
11.
12.
t5.
14.
Install the intermediate shaft (see page 16-24).
Installthe drivershafts (see page 16-17).
lnstall the three way catalytic converter (TWC)
assembly (see step 17 on page 5-12).
10 x 1.25 mm
13-10
6x1.0mm12Nm
15.Install the transmission mount bracket (A) and the
transmission mounting bolt {B).
12 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 ksf.m, 40lbf.ft)
12x 1.25 nn54 N.m(5.5 kgf.m,40 tbt.ft)
16.
17.
/t':::= 12 x 1.25 mm-) 54 N.m(5.5 kgf.m,40 tbf.ftl
Install the air cleaner bracket (C).
Install the two upper transmission mounting bolts.
12 x 1.25 mrn64 N.m (6.5 kgt.m,47 lbf.ftl
18. Remove the engine hanger and special tool from
engrne.
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19. Tighten the front engine mount bracket mounting
bolt.
'12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m 16.5 kgf.m,il7 lbf.ft)
20. Install the splash shield.
21. lnstallthe brake booster and EVAP line bracket
mounting bolts (A). and air cleaner housing bracket
mounting bolt (B). Tighten the air cleaner housing
bracket mounting bolt (C), and install the water
pipe mounting bolt (D).
A9.8 N.m(1,0 kqf
%,
'B
22 N.ml2.2kgl m,16 rbt.ft)
9.8Nm(1.0 kgf m.7.2 tbl{rl
22.
22Nm{2.2 kgf m, 16 lbf ft)
Installthe engine harness cover.
(cont'd)
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Rack Guide Adjustment
Special Tool Required
Locknut wrench, 43 mm 07MAA-S100200
1. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Remove the heat shield (A).
3.
9.8 N.m (r.0 kgf.m,7.2lbtft)
Remove the transmission mount bracket (see step
32 on page 13-8).
Loosen the rack guide screw locknut (A)with the
special tool, then remove the rack guide screw (B).
Remove the old sealant from rack guide screw, and
apply new sealant to the middle of the threads (A).
Loosely installthe rack guide screw on the steering
gearDox.
'-.i. '' '
07MAA-S100200
6. Tighten the rack guide screw (A)ro 25 N.m (2.5
kgf.m, 18lbf.ft). then loosen it.
5" Max.
j i-rrrr-,
I 4il N.m{a.5 kgf.m,33lbt.ft)
Retighten the rack guide screw to 6 N.m (0.6 kgf m,
4 lbf.ft), then back it off to the specified angle.
Specified Return Angle: 5' Max.
Hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench,
and tighten the locknut by hand until it's fully
seated.
Installthe special tool on the locknut (B), and hold
the rack guide screw (A) stationary with a wrench,
Tighten the locknut an additional 30" with the
specialtool.
Reinstall the transmission mount bracket and heat
sh ie ld,
Check for unusual steering effort through the
complete turning travel.
Check the steering wheel rotation play (see page
17-4) and the power assist (see page 17-4).
11.
7.
9.
10.
12.
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EPS Components
Steering Gearbox Removal (cont'd)
Disconnect the EPS wire harness 6P connector (A),
and remove the EPS wire harness (B) and mountino
bracket (C).
12.
Remove the ground cable terminal (A) from the
steering gearbox housing.
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14. Remove the engine wire harness clamps {A)fromthe three mounting brackets.
Remove the heater hose {B) from the bracket.
Open the heater valve cable clamp (A), and
disconnect the heater valve cable (B). Remove theheater valve (C) from the bulkhead, and move jt
aside.
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16.
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Steering Gearbox Installation
2.
'1.Before installing the steering gearbox, slide the
rack all the way to the passenger's side (right
direction).
Pass the right side of the steering gearbox together
with the tie-rods through the wheelwell opening on
the passenger's side. Continue moving the steering
gearbox toward the passenger's side untilthe
driver's side tie-rod end and gearbox clears the
master cylinder and under-hood fuse Ielay box.
Lower the steering gearbox. and move it toward
the driver's side untilthe steering gearbox is ln
Dosition.
Be careful not to damage the hoses, lines
and wire harnesses.
3. Installthe pinion shaft grommet (A).
4. Insert the pinion shaft up through the bulkhead,
then slip the right side of the steering gearbox
housing (A) over the mounting stud (C) on the
gearbox mounting bracket.
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10 x '1.25 mm61 N.m{6 2 kgl m, 45 lb{ ftl
Install the steering stiffener B, and lightly tighten
the steering gearbox mounting nuts.
Install the steering stiffener A with the gearbox
mounting bolts. Then tighten allthe steering
gearbox mounting hardware to the specified torque.
10 x 1.25 mm6l N.m(6.2 kgt.m, 45 lbt.ft)
: --.-{..
(cont'd )
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