Transmission Installation

Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required
- Engine hanger adapter EQS00BRSX0
- Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566
- Subframe adapter EQS02C000011 *
- Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

1. Make sure that the two dowel pins are installed in the clutch housing.





2. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the release fork (A) and the release bearing (B). Install the release fork, the release bearing, and the boot (C).





3. Install the transmission rear mount bracket (A) and the transmission rear mount (B).
4. Place the transmission on the transmission jack, and raise it to the engine level.





5. Install the two front transmission mounting bolts (6-speed model only).





6. Install the intake manifold bracket (A), then install the harness bracket (B) (6-speed model only).
7. Install the transmission mounting bolts.





5-speed model: Four lower bolts





6-speed model: Two rear and two lower bolts





8. Install the front engine mount.
9. Install the clutch cover.





5-speed model





6-speed model





10. Support the subframe with the subframe adapter and a jack.





11. Install the front suspension subframe (A) in its original position by aligning it with the marks (B) you made in the removal procedure.





12. Install the three rear mounting bolts for the transmission rear mount.





13. Install the front engine mount bracket mounting bolt.
14. Install the intermediate shaft.
15. Install the driveshafts.
16. Install the three way catalytic converter (TWC) assembly.





17. Install the splash shield.





18. Install the transmission mount bracket (A) and the transmission mounting bolt (B).
19. Install the air cleaner bracket (C).





20. Install the two transmission upper mounting bolts.
21. Remove the engine hanger and special tool from the engine.





22. Install the brake booster and EVAP line bracket mounting bolts (A), and the air cleaner housing bracket mounting bolt (B). Tighten the air cleaner housing bracket mounting bolt (C), and install the water pipe mounting bolt (D).





23. Install the engine harness cover.





24. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the end of the slave cylinder rod. Install the slave cylinder. Be careful not to bend the clutch line.





2005 model, 6-speed model





25. Install the harness clip.





26. Install the cable bracket (A) and cables (B).
27. Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the cable ends, and install new cotter pins (C).
28. Connect the back-up light switch connector (A), the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector (B), the reverse lockout solenoid connector (C), and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (D).





2002-2004 models





2005 model





29. Connect the transmission ground cable (A).
30. Install the battery tray (B).
31. Install the intake air duct.
32. Install the air cleaner housing.
33. Install the intake manifold cover.
34. Install the battery. Connect the positive (+) cable first, then the negative (-) cable to the battery.
35. Refill the transmission fluid.
36. Test-drive the vehicle.
37. Check the clutch operation.
38. Check the front wheel alignment.
39. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.