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A
BC A
B
C
25. Remove the steering gearbox bracket mounting bolts.
26. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), the stiffener mounting bolt (B), and the stiffener (C). 27. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A),
the stiffener mounting bolt (B), and the stiffener (C).
28. Remove the bolt securing the harness clamp bracket.
(cont’d)
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Transmission Removal (cont’d)
A
BCC
B A
29. Remove the ATF cooler hose from the ATF cooler.
30. Remove the exhaust pipe rubber mount. 31. Remove the lower torque rod bolt.
32. Make appropriate lines (A) on the front subframe
(B) that line up with the edge (C) of the body.
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VSB02C000016
A
B
C
ABC
D
E
F
33. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016)
to the front subframe by looping the strap (A) over
the front of the front subframe, then secure the
strap with the stop (B), then tighten the wing nut (C).
34. Raise a jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then
tighten the bolts.
35. Remove the four bolts securing the front subframe, and lower the front subframe.
36. Secure the steering gearbox to the body with a rope. 37. Remove the driveshafts from the differential and
the intermediate shaft. Coat all precision machined
surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags
over the driveshaft ends.
38. Remove the three bolts securing the shift cable holder (A), then remove the shift cable cover (B).
39. Pry up the lock tab of the lock washer (C), and remove the lock bolt (D) and the lock washer, then
separate the shift cable (E) from the selector control
shaft (F). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
(cont’d)
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Transmission Removal (cont’d)
A
B
A B
40. Remove the torque converter cover (A), andremove the drive plate bolts (B) (8) while rotating
the crankshaft pulley.
41. Remove the intermediate shaft cover (A).
42. Remove the intermediate shaft (B). Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil,
then tie the plastic bags over the intermediate shaft
ends. 43. Remove the upper transmission housing mounting
bolts.
44. Remove the transmission mount bracket bolts.
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45. Remove the front transmission housing mounting
bolts.
46. Remove the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.
47. Lower the transmission by loosening the wing nut of the engine support hanger, and tilt the engine
just enough for the transmission to clear the side
frame.
48. Place a jack under the transmission. 49. Slide the transmission away from the engine to
remove it from the vehicle.
50. Remove the torque converter, the O-ring, and the dowel pins.
51. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it is damaged.
52. Remove the air cleaner housing mounting bracket.
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(#'
) Special Tools Required
14-24214-242 Automatic Transmission
Drive Plate Removal and
Installation
Transmission Installation
A
B
12x1.0mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft) 6x1.0mm
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
1. Remove the transmission assembly (see page
14-233).
2. Remove the drive plate (A) and the washer (B) from the engine crankshaft.
3. Install the drive plate and the washer on the engine crankshaft, and tighten the eight bolts in a
crisscross pattern in at least two steps.
4. Install the transmission assembly (see page 14-242). Engine hanger plate 07AAK-SNAA120
Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025
Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
Available through Acura Canada Technical Tools
Department; Fax 866-398-8665/
e-mail: ch_technicaltools ch.honda.com
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces. 1. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket.
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A
B
D
D
C
12x1.25mm
64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft) 12x1.25mm
64N·m(6.5kgf·m,47lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
2. Install the torque converter (A) on the mainshaft (B) with a new O-ring (C).
3. Install the 14 x 20 mm dowel pins (D) in the torque converter housing.
4. Place the transmission on a jack, and raise the transmission to the engine level.
5. Install the rear transmission housing mounting bolts. 6. Install the front transmission housing mounting
bolts.
7. Install the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.
(cont’d)
Replace.
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14-244Automatic Transmission
Transmission Installation (cont’d)
12x1.25mm
59 N·m
(6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
10x1.25mm
39 N·m
(4.0 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft)
E
8x1.25mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
F
8x1.25mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
D
8x1.25mm
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
A
B
C A
B
8. Secure the transmission mount bracket on the
transmission housing with new mounting bolts.
9. Install a new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B). 10. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft
contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent,
and dry with compressed air. Apply intermediate
shaft splines with ATF, then install the intermediate
shaft, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign
particles to enter the transmission.
11. Install the intermediate shaft cover (C) with installing the m ounting bolts loosely.
12. First tighten the right upper bolt (D) on the cover, then the right lower bolt (E), and lastly the left bolt
(F).
13. Install a new set ring (A) on the left driveshaft (B).
14. Clean the areas where the left driveshaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry
with compressed air. Then install the left driveshaft,
be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles
to enter the transmission. Turn the steering knuckle
fully outward, and slide the driveshaft into the
differential until you feel its set ring fully engage
thesidegear.
15. Apply right driveshaft inboard-joint splines with the recommended grease (P/N 08734-0001).
16. Slide the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft splines until you feel the driveshaft fully
engage the intermediate shaft set ring.
Replace.
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