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Transmission Removal

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Special Tools Required 

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NOTE:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • The engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) must be used with the side engine mount installed.
  • IMA components are located in this area. The IMA is a high-voltage system. You must be familiar with the IMA system before working on or around it. Make sure you have read the IMA service precaution before doing repairs or service (see DISCONNECTING THE IMA MOTOR POWER CABLE CONNECTOR FROM THE MOTOR STATOR ).
  1. Turn the battery module switch OFF, and measure the voltage at the IMA battery module terminals (see DISCONNECTING THE IMA MOTOR POWER CABLE CONNECTOR FROM THE MOTOR STATOR ).
  2. Secure the hood in the vertical position.
  3. Do the 12 volt battery removal procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the front bumper center upper beam (see FRONT BUMPER CENTER UPPER BEAM REPLACEMENT ).
  5. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  6. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
  7. Remove the splash shield (A) (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
    Fig 1: Identifying Splash Shield And Bolts
    G06951015Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the CVTF.
    Fig 2: Locating Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
    G06951016Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Reinstall the drain plug and a new sealing washer (B).
  10. Remove the starter cable (A), and disconnect the S terminal connector (B).
    Fig 3: Locating Starter Cable And S Terminal Connector Components
    G06951017Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the harness clamps (C) from the clamp brackets (D), and remove the starter harness (E) from the harness clamp (F) on the battery tray.
  12. Remove the PCM cover (D).
    Fig 4: Removing PCM Cover
    G06951018Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Disconnect PCM connectors A, B, and C.
  14. Remove the harness clamp (A) from the clamp bracket (B), and remove the harness clamps (C) from the clamp brackets (D) on the PCM bracket.
    Fig 5: Locating Harness Clamps And Clamp Brackets Components
    G06951019Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Remove auxiliary under-hood relay box A (E) from the clamp bracket (F).
  16. Remove the bolts (G), then remove the PCM (H) with PCM bracket.
  17. Remove the harness clamp (A) from the clamp bracket (B) on the battery base.
    Fig 6: Locating Harness Clamp And Clamp Bracket
    G06951020Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Disconnect the IMA motor power cable connector (A).
    NOTE: Before disconnecting the IMA motor power cable connector, make sure you have read the IMA service precaution (see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ).
    Fig 7: Locating IMA Motor Power Cable Connector, IMA Motor Power Cable Clamp And Clamp Bracket
    G06951021Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Remove the IMA motor power cable clamp (B) from the clamp bracket (C).
  20. Disconnect the solenoid wire harness 8P connector (A) and the CVT input shaft (drive pulley) speed sensor 3P connector (B).
    Fig 8: Locating Solenoid Wire Harness 8P Connector And CVT Input Shaft (Drive Pulley) Speed Sensor 3P Connector Components
    G06951022Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Remove the harness holder (C) from the clamp bracket (D), then remove the clamp bracket.
  22. Disconnect the transmission range switch 8P connector (A), the CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor 3P connector (B), and the vehicle speed sensor 3P connector (C).
    Fig 9: Locating Transmission Range Switch 8P Connector, CVT Output Shaft (Driven Pulley) Speed Sensor 3P Connector And Vehicle Speed Sensor 3P Connector Components
    G06951023Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Remove the harness holder (D) from the clamp bracket (E), and remove the harness cover (F) from the clamp bracket (G).
  24. Remove the clamp bracket (A).
    Fig 10: Locating Lock Pin, Control Pin And Selector Control Lever Components
    G06951024Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Remove the lock pin (B) and the control pin (C) from the selector control lever (D).
  26. Remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder (E), then separate the shift cable end (F) from the selector control lever. Check the shift cable end collar (G) for wear or damage, and replace the shift cable (H) (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT  ) if necessary.
  27. Remove the hose clamp (A) from the clamp bracket (B).
    Fig 11: Locating Hose Clamp And Clamp Bracket Components
    G06951025Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  28. Remove the starter (C).
  29. Remove the drive plate bolts (A) (six) at the opening of the starter while rotating the engine crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 12: Locating Drive Plate Bolts
    G06951026Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  30. Attach the universal lifting eyelet to the cylinder head (A) with a spacer (B) and an 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (C).
    NOTE: Select a spacer that is long enough that the universal lifting eyelet does not interfere with the fuel feed tube (D).
    Fig 13: Attaching Universal Lifting Eyelet To Cylinder Head With Spacer And An 8 x 1.25 mm Bolt
    G06951027Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  31. Install the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000026) to the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256), then install the engine support hanger onto the vehicle, and attach the hook (A) to the universal lifting eyelet. Tighten the wing nut (B) by hand, and lift and support the engine/IMA motor/transmission.
    Fig 14: Locating Universal Lifting Eyelet Hook And Wing Nut
    G06951028Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  32. Remove the steering joint cover, and the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft, then install the steering wheel holder tool (see step 6 on STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  33. Remove the ground cable terminal bracket (A).
    Fig 15: Locating Ground Cable Terminal Bracket
    G06951029Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  34. Remove the bolts/nuts (B) and the transmission mount bracket (C).
  35. Remove the upper and front transmission housing mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 16: Locating Upper And Front Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts
    G06951030Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  36. Place a jack under the transmission.
  37. Insert a 5 mm hex wrench (A) in the top of the ball joint pins (B), and remove the nuts (C), then separate the stabilizer links (D) from both stabilizer ends (E).
    Fig 17: Inserting 5 mm Hex Wrench In Top Of Ball Joint Pins
    G06951031Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  38. Remove the lock pins (F) and the castle nuts (G), and separate the lower arms (H) from both knuckles (I) using the ball joint remover (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
  39. Remove the cotter pins (A) and the nuts (B), and separate the tie-rod end ball joints (C) from both knuckles (D) (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
    Fig 18: Locating Cotter Pins, Nuts, Tie-Rod End Ball Joints And Knuckles Components
    G06951032Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  40. Remove the harness clamp (A) from the clamp bracket (B), then disconnect the EPS motor 3P connector (C), the torque sensor 6P connector (D), and the EPS motor angle sensor 8P connector (E).
    Fig 19: Locating Harness Clamp, Clamp Bracket, EPS Motor 3P Connector, Torque Sensor 6P Connector And EPS Motor Angle Sensor 8P Connector Components
    G06951033Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  41. Disconnect the CVTF cooler hoses (A) from the CVTF cooler pipes (B), then plug the CVTF cooler hoses and the pipes.
    Fig 20: Locating CVTF Cooler Hoses And CVTF Cooler Pipes Components
    G06951034Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  42. Remove the bolt (C) and the CVTF filter (D) with the CVTF filter holder, then hang the CVTF filter on body.
  43. Remove the secondary HO2S harness clamp (A) from the clamp bracket (B) on the steering gearbox.
    Fig 21: Locating Secondary HO2S Harness Clamp And Clamp Bracket
    G06951035Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  44. Remove the torque rod bolt (A) from the transmission.
    Fig 22: Locating Torque Rod Bolt, Torque Rod Nut, Bolt And Lower Torque Rod
    G06951036Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  45. Remove the torque rod nut (B) and bolt (C) from the front subframe, and remove the lower torque rod (D).
    NOTE: Make sure the tab (E) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (F) on the front subframe.
  46. Support the front subframe with a piece of wood and a jack.
  47. Remove the six bolts (A) securing the front subframe (B), then remove the subframe with the steering gearbox (C).
    Fig 23: Locating Bolts, Front Subframe And Subframe With Steering Gearbox
    G06951037Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  48. Remove the driveshaft cover (A).
    Fig 24: Locating Driveshaft Cover
    G06951038Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  49. Remove the torque rod bracket (A).
    Fig 25: Locating Torque Rod Bracket (A)
    G06951039Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  50. Remove the left and right driveshafts (A) from the differential (see step 8 on DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL and step 9 on DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ). Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bages over driveshaft ends and hang the driveshafts on the body.
    Fig 26: Putting Plastic Bages Over Driveshaft Ends
    G06951040Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  51. Remove the rear and lower transmission housing mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 27: Locating Rear And Lower Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts
    G06951041Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  52. Slide the transmission away from the engine/IMA motor to remove the transmission from the vehicle.
  53. Remove the flywheel assembly (A) with the rubber sealing ring (B) and the two dowel pins (C).
    Fig 28: Locating Flywheel Assembly, Rubber Sealing Ring And Dowel Pins
    G06951042Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  54. Check the drive plate and the flywheel support for wear or damage, and replace the drive plate and the flywheel support (see DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ) if necessary.
    NOTE:
    • The motor rotor contains very strong magnets and should be handled with special care.
    • Keep pieces of metal and all foreign particles out of the motor rotor during the transmission removal.
    • Keep the motor rotor away from magnetically sensitive devices.
    • Do not blow air near the rotor, as metal particles may get on the magnets.
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