Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Engine hanger support bar 07AAK-S3VA000
• Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C00019
• Engine hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
• Front subframe adapter EQS02BMDXSB0

These tools are available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program 1-888-424-6857.

1. Clean the ATF cooler (see ATF COOLER CLEANING  ).
2. Install the clamp bracket.
   Fig 1: Installing Clamp Bracket

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3. Install the torque converter assembly (A) on the mainshaft (B) with a new O-ring (C).
   Fig 2: Installing Torque Converter Assembly On Mainshaft With O-Ring

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4. Install the 14 mm dowel pin (D) and 10 mm dowel pin (E) in the torque converter housing.
5. Install the starter (A) and clamp bracket (B) on the transmission.
   Fig 3: Installing Starter And Clamp Bracket On Transmission

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6. Install the transmission lower mounts.
   Fig 4: Installing Transmission Lower Mounts

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7. Place the transmission on a jack, and raise it to engine level.
8. Attach the lower transmission to the engine, then install the transmission housing mounting bolts.
   Fig 5: Installing Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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9. Install the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.
   Fig 6: Installing Rear Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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10. Install the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 7: Installing Upper Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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11. Install the transmission housing mounting bolt (A) using a socket 22 mm in length and a torque wrench.
    Fig 8: Installing Transmission Housing Mounting Bolt

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12. Install the sensor harness on its clamps (B).
13. Install the front mount bracket (C) with the new mounting bolts.
14. Install the new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B), and install the intermediate shaft.
    Fig 9: Installing Intermediate Shaft

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15. Install the heat shield (C).
16. Install the new set ring on the left driveshaft, then install the left driveshaft in the differential. While installing the driveshaft in the differential, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission. Install the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft.
    NOTE:

    • Clean the areas where the driveshaft and intermediate shaft contact the transmission (differential) with solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air.
    • Turn the right and left steering knuckle fully outward, and slide the driveshaft and intermediate shaft into the differential and intermediate shaft until you feel its set ring engages the side gear.
17. Support the front subframe with the front subframe adapter (T/N EQS02BMDXB0) and a jack, and lift it up to the body.
    Fig 10: Supporting Front Subframe With Front Subframe Adapter

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18. Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts (four) (A), the 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (six) (B) (C), and the stiffeners (D).
19. Align all reference marks (A) on the front subframe (B) with the body, then tighten the bolts on the front subframe to the specified torque.
    Fig 11: Aligning All Reference Marks On Front Subframe With Body

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20. Remove the front subframe adapter and the jack.
21. Install the rear mount bracket bolts.
    Fig 12: Installing Rear Mount Bracket Bolts

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22. Install the transmission lower mount nuts.
    Fig 13: Installing Transmission Lower Mount Nuts

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23. Connect the vacuum tube (A) on the vacuum line (B) at the front mount.
    Fig 14: Connecting Vacuum Tube On Vacuum Line At Front Mount

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24. Connect the power steering fluid hose (A) to the line (B) at the right front of the front subframe (C), then secure the hose with its hose clamp (D).
    Fig 15: Connecting Power Steering Fluid Hose To Line

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25. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.
    Fig 16: Connecting Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector

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26. Attach the drive plate to the torque converter with eight bolts (A). Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolts to 1/2 of the specified torque, then to the final torque, in a crisscross pattern. After tightening the last bolt, check that the crankshaft rotates freely.
    Fig 17: Installing Torque Converter Cover

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27. Install the torque converter cover (B).
28. Install the dowel pin (A) in the transmission, and install the transfer assembly (B) on the transmission.
    Fig 18: Installing Transfer Assembly On Transmission

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29. Secure the transfer breather tube bracket (A) on the transfer assembly with the bolt, and install the breather tube (B) over the breather pipe (C) with the dot (D) on the tube facing out.
    Fig 19: Installing Breather Tube Over Breather Pipe With Dot On Tube Facing Out

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30. Install the ball joints on each lower arm (A) to each knuckle (B) with the castle nuts (C) and spring clips (D).
    Fig 20: Installing Ball Joints On Each Lower Arm To Each Knuckle

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31. Install the nuts (E) to the ball joint pin (F) on each stabilizer link (G). Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench (H) in the top of the ball joint pins, and tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
32. Install the tie-rod end ball joints (I) to each knuckle with the nuts (J) and new cotter pins (K).
33. Install the propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C).
    Fig 21: Installing Propeller Shaft To Transfer Companion Flange

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34. Install the exhaust pipe A and the new gaskets (B).
    Fig 22: Installing Exhaust Pipe A And Gaskets

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35. Install the front subframe stiffener with the new mounting bolts.
    Fig 23: Installing Front Subframe Stiffener

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36. Install and tighten the front mount nut.
    Fig 24: Installing And Tighten Front Mount Nut

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37. Remove the engine hanger and support bar.
38. Remove the hanger plates from the engine cylinder head, and install the connector bracket and harness clamp bracket.
39. Connect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (A), output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (C), and ATF temperature sensor connector (D). Do not allow water, fluid, oil, dust, or other foreign particles to enter any of the connectors.
    Fig 25: Connecting Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed Sensor Connector

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40. Connect the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the ATF cooler lines (B), then secure the hoses with the clips (C) (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT  ).
    Fig 26: Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses To ATF Cooler Lines

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41. Connect the transmission range switch connector (A), and install the harness clamp (B) on the clamp bracket (C).
    Fig 27: Connecting Transmission Range Switch Connector

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42. Install the transmission ground cable (D).
43. Connect A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector, B connector, C connector, and 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (D). Do not allow water, fluid, oil, dust, or other foreign particles to enter any of the connectors.
    Fig 28: Connecting A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Connector

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44. Secure the harness cover (A) with the bolts.
    Fig 29: Securing Harness Cover (A)

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45. Connect the shift cable end (A) to the control lever (B), and secure the cable end with the spring clip/ washer (C).
    Fig 30: Connecting Shift Cable End To Control Lever

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46. Secure the shift cable bracket (D) with the nuts.
47. Connect the starter cables (A) to the starter, and install the harness clamp (B) on the bracket (C).
    Fig 31: Connecting Starter Cables To Starter

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48. Connect the solenoid harness connector (D), and install the harness clamp (E) on the clamp bracket.
49. Connect the transmission breather tube (A) to the breather pipe (B) at the transmission housing, and install the tube in the clamp (C) at the dot (D) on the tube with facing out.
    Fig 32: Connecting Transmission Breather Tube To Breather Pipe At Transmission Housing

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50. Install the battery base.
51. Install the battery tray and battery, then secure the battery with its hold-down bracket on the battery.
52. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
53. Install the power steering pump outlet hose (A) with a new O-ring (B) to the pump (C), and secure the hose clamp (D) with the bolt.
    Fig 33: Installing Power Steering Pump Outlet Hose

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54. Install the intake air duct and engine covers.
55. Connect the steering joint (A) to the steering gearbox pinion shaft (B) by aligning the reference mark (C), and secure them with the steering joint bolt.
    Fig 34: Connecting Steering Joint To Steering Gearbox Pinion Shaft

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56. Install the steering joint cover (D), and put the carpet back.
57. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
58. Center the SRS cable reel and install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).
59. Refill the power steering system with fluid (see PUMP REPLACEMENT ).
60. Refill the transmission with ATF (see step  5 ).
61. Install the splash shield.
62. Connect the battery positive terminal, then connect the negative terminal. Apply grease to the terminals.
63. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all gears three times.
64. Check the shift lever operation, A/T gear position indicator operation, and shift cable adjustment.
65. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
66. Reattach the right and left hood support struts.
    Fig 35: Installing Hood Support Struts

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67. Start the engine, and let it reach normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on) with the transmission in the P or N position, then turn it off and check the ATF level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK  ).
68. Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
69. Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
70. Confirm that all systems work properly.
71. Do the road test (see ROAD TEST  ).
72. Enter the audio and navigation anti-theft codes, then enter the presets, and set the clock.
73. Loosen the front mount nut after the road test, then retighten the nut to the specified torque.
    Fig 36: Tightening Front Mount Nut To Specified Torque

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