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Special Tools Required
13-14
Manual Transmission
Transmission Installation
A
A
A 12x1.25mm
64N·m(6.5kgf·m,47lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
64N·m(6.5kgf·m,47lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000015
2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025
Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T 1256
Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
These special tools are available through the 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. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).
2. Made sure that the two dowel pins (A) are installed in the clutch housing.
3. Check the release fork and the release bearing, and reinstall them with the appropriate grease
(see page 12-24).
4. Place the transmission on the transmission jack, and raise it to the engine level. 5. Install the transmission mounting bolts.
6. Install the clutch cover.
7. Install the intermediate shaft (see page 16-27).
8. Install the driveshafts inboard joint (see step 6 on
page 16-21).
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VSB02C000016
B
14x1.5mm
103 N·m
(10.5kgf·m,76lbf·ft)B
14x1.5mm
103 N·m
(10.5kgf·m,76lbf·ft)A
A
BB
A
9. Support the front subframe with the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) and a jack. 10. Install the front subframe (A). Loosely install new
subframe mounting bolts (B).
11. Align the front subframe reference marks (A) to the body (B), as noted during removal. Tighten the
front subframe mounting bolts to the specified
torque.
(cont’d)
Replace.Replace.
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13-16Manual Transmission
Transmission Installation (cont’d)
14x1.5mm
88 N·m
(9.0 kgf·m,
65 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft)
A A
12 x 1.25 mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
12. Install a new lower torque rod bracket mounting bolt.
13. Install the front engine mount bracket (A) on the transmission and the engine with new bolts. 14. Loosely tighten a new front engine mount
mounting bolt (A), then attach the lower radiator
hose to the front engine mount bracket.
15. Install new middle subframe mounting bolts.
Replace. Replace. Replace.
Replace.
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A
B 10x1.25mm
54 N·m
(5.5 kgf·m,
40 lbf·ft)
10x1.25mm
59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
A B
C
10x1.25mm
59 N·m
(6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
10x1.25mm
54 N·m
(5.5 kgf·m,
40 lbf·ft)10 x 1.25 mm
38 N·m
(3.9 kgf·m,
28 lbf·ft) 12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m,
55 lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m,
55 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft) B
A
A
14x1.5mm
93 N·m
(9.5 kgf·m,
69 lbf·ft)
16. Install the steering gearbox stiffener plate (A) andthe harness clip (B).
17. Install the stiffener plate (A) and the mounting bracket (B). Connect the exhaust mounting rubber
(C).
18. Connect the lower ball joint and the lower arm (see step 8 on page 16-21).
19. Lower the vehicle on the lift. 20. Install the transmission mount bracket (A), and
connect the ground cable (B).
21. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
22. Loosen and retighten the lower torque rod mounting bolt (A).
23. Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid (see page 13-5).
24. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
(cont’d)
Replace.Replace.
Replace.
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13-18Manual Transmission
Transmission Installation (cont’d)
A
12x1.25mm
64N·m(6.5kgf·m,47lbf·ft)
A
12x1.25m
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m,
47 lbf·ft) A
B 10x1.25mm
38 N·m
(3.9 kgf·m,
28 lbf·ft)
25. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).
26. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
27. Tighten the front mount mounting bolt (A). 28. Install the splash shield.
29. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
30. Remove the engine support hanger and the engine
hanger adapter from the engine.
31. Install the engine control module (ECM) bracket (A), then install the clutch pipe clamp (B).
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A
12 x 1.25 mm
64N·m(6.5kgf·m,47lbf·ft) A
6x1.0mm
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
32. Install the under-food fuse/relay box (A) on the under-hood fuse/relay bracket.
33. Install the two upper transmission mounting bolts. 34. Install the engine harness cover (A).
35. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket.
(cont’d)
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13-20Manual Transmission
Transmission Installation (cont’d)
A
B
C
A
D 8x1.25mm
27 N·m
(2.8 kgf·m,
20 lbf·ft)
BC
C
B
A
(P/N 08C30-B0234M) 8x1.25mm
27 N·m
(2.8 kgf·m,
20 lbf·ft)
BC
C
A (P/N 08C30-B0234M) E
36. Install the harness clips (A) on the shift cable
bracket (B) and the harness bracket (C).
37. Apply a light coat of silicone grease (P/N 08C30- B0234M) to the shift cable ends (A).
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. 38. Install the shift cable bracket (B) and the shift cables
(C), then install new cotter pins (D) or lock pins (E).
Replace.
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A
B C
B
A 8x1.25mm
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
(P/N 08798-9002) C
D B
C A
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
39. Connect the back-up light switch connector (A) and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor
connector (B). Install the harness clips (C).
40. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the end of the slave cylinder
pushrod. Install the slave cylinder (A), then install
the clutch line bracket (B). Be careful not to bend
the clutch line. 41. Install the battery base (A) with the coolant
reservoir (B).
42. Install the harness clips (C) and the intake air duct (D).
43. Install the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
44. Do the battery installation procedure (see page 22-69).
45. Install the under-cowl panel and the cowl cover (see page 20-163).
46. Check the shift lever and the clutch operation.
47. Check the wheel alignment (see page 18-5).
48. Test-drive the vehicle.
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