Manual Transmission Installation (6MT)

Manual Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required

- Engine Hanger Adapter VSB02C000015
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
- 2006 Civic Engine Hanger VSB02C000025
*: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).






2. Make sure the two dowel pins (A) are installed in the clutch housing.





3. Check the release bearing, and reinstall the release bearing and the release fork with appropriate grease.

4. Place the transmission on the transmission jack, and raise it to the engine level.

5. Align the transmission mainshaft and the clutch pressure plate, then move the transmission inward until there is no clearance between the transmission housing and the engine block.

6. Install the lower transmission mounting bolts.

Front side





Rear side





7. Install the clutch cover (A).





8. Install the intermediate shaft Intermediate Shaft Installation.

9. Install both driveshafts Driveshaft Installation.

10. Remove the transmission jack.

11. Support the front subframe with the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) and a jack.






12. Install the front subframe (A). Loosely install new subframe mounting bolts (B).






13. 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.





14. Position the steering gearbox on the front subframe.

15. Install a new lower torque rod mounting bolt.






16. Install the front engine mount bracket (A) on the transmission and the engine.






17. Loosely tighten a new front engine mount mounting bolt (A). Then attach the lower radiator hose to the front engine mount bracket.






18. Install new mid-stiffener mounting bolts (A).






19. Install the steering gearbox stiffener plate (A) and the harness clip (B).






20. Install the stiffener plate (A) and the steering gearbox mounting bracket (B). Connect the exhaust mounting rubber (C).





21. Connect the lower ball joint and the lower arm.

22. Lower the vehicle.

23. Install the transmission mount bracket (A), and install the ground cable (B).





24. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

25. Loosen and retighten the lower torque rod mounting bolt (A).





26. Lower the vehicle.

27. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).





28. Raise the vehicle on a lift.

29. Tighten the front engine mount mounting bolt (A).





30. Refill the transmission with MTF to the proper level MTF Inspection And Replacement (6MT).

31. Install the splash shield.





32. Lower the vehicle.

33. Remove the A and Reds engine support hanger and the engine hanger adapter from the engine.

34. Install the engine control module (ECM) bracket (A), then install the clutch line clamp (B).






35. Install the under-food fuse/relay box (A) on the under-hood fuse/relay bracket.






36. Install the upper transmission mounting bolts.






37. Install the engine wire harness cover (A).






38. Install the air cleaner housing bracket.






39. Install the harness clips (A) on the shift cable bracket (B) and the harness bracket (C).






40. 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.

'06 model





'07-11 models





41. Install the shift cable bracket (B) and the shift cables (C), then install new cotter pins (D) or the lock pins (E).

42. Connect the back-up light switch connector (A), the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), and the reverse lockout solenoid connector (C). Install the harness clips (D).






43. Apply a light coat of 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.






44. Install the battery base (A) with the coolant reservoir (B).





45. Install the harness clips (C) and the intake air duct (D).

46. Install the air cleaner housing Service and Repair.

47. Do the battery installation procedure Removal and Replacement.

48. Install the under-cowl panel and the cowl cover Service and Repair.

49. Check the shift lever and the clutch operation.

50. Check the wheel alignment Service and Repair.

51. Test-drive the vehicle.