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Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required 

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NOTE:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • 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 SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ).
  1. Clean the CVTF cooler (see CVTF COOLER CLEANING ).
  2. Remove the used grease in the flywheel hub cap (A) and the flywheel splines (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Flywheel Hub Cap And Flywheel Splines
    G08093184Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Fill the inside of the flywheel hub cap with about 1.0-2.0 g (0.04-0.07 oz.) of Super High Temp Urea Grease (P/N 08798-9002), and coat the flywheel had splines. Do not overfill the flywheel hub cap with grease.
  4. Install a new rubber sealing ring (A) on the input shaft (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Sealing Ring On Input Shaft
    G08093185Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the flywheel (C) on the input shaft, and install the two dowel pins (D) in the flywheel housing.
  6. Place the transmission on a jack, and raise the transmission to the engine level, then fit the transmission to the engine/IMA motor.
  7. Install the rear and lower transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 3: Rear And Lower Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08093186Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the upper and front transmission housing mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 4: Upper And Front Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08093187Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the transmission mount bracket (A) on the body and transmission housing with new mounting bolts and new nuts loosely.
    Fig 5: Transmission Housing With Mounting Bolts And Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G08093188Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Tighten the transmission mount bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
  11. Remove the jack, and tighten the bolt (B) and nuts (C) on the transmission mount bracket to the specified torque.
  12. Install the transmission ground cable terminal bracket (D).
  13. Install the lower torque rod bracket with new bolts.
    Fig 6: Lower Torque Rod Bracket With Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08093189Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Install a new set ring (A) on the left and right driveshafts (B).
    Fig 7: Identifying Set Ring On Left And Right Driveshafts
    G08093190Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Clean the areas where the left and right driveshaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Then install the left and right driveshafts (see step 2 DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ); be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission. Turn the steering knuckle fully outward, and slide the driveshafts into the differential until you feel its set ring fully engage the side gear.
  16. Install the driveshaft cover (A).
    Fig 8: Driveshaft Cover And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08093191Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Support the front subframe (A) with a jack, then lift the front subframe up to body.
    Fig 9: Supporting Front Subframe With Jack With Torque Specifications
    G08093192Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Loosely install new front subframe mounting bolts, then tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown.
  19. Place a jack under the transmission, raise it, and attach the lower torque rod (A) to the mounting bracket and the front subframe.
    NOTE: Make sure the "UP" mark (B) of the torque rod faces up when you install it.
    Fig 10: Up Mark Of Torque Rod With Torque Specifications
    G08093193Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Install the new mounting bolt (C), and set the guide plate (D) into the stop (E) through the guide (F), then loosely install the new nut (G).
  21. Loosely install the new mounting bolt (H).
  22. Remove the jack, and tighten the bolt and nut to the specified torque.
  23. Connect the EPS motor connector and the torque sensor connector (see step 13 INSTALLATION ).
  24. Install the CVTF filter (A) with the CVTF filter holder.
    Fig 11: CVTF Filter, CVTF Cooler Hoses, CVTF Cooler Pipes And Clips With Torque Specifications
    G08093194Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Connect the CVTF cooler hoses (B) to the CVTF cooler pipes (C), and secure the hoses with the clips (D) (see CVTF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ).
  26. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckles (see step 17 INSTALLATION ).
  27. Connect the ball joints (A) to both knuckles (B), and loosely install the new ball joint nuts (C).
    Fig 12: Ball Joint And Stabilizer Link Assembly With Torque Specifications
    G08093195Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  28. Connect the stabilizer links (D) to the stabilizer ends (E), and install the nuts (F). Insert a 5 mm hex wrench (G) in the top of the ball joint pins (H), and tighten the nuts. Raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle weight before fully tightening nut (C) to the specified torque values, then secure the nuts with the lock pin (I).
  29. Remove the engine support hanger, (AAR-T1256), and install the harness clamp in its bracket location in front of the left damper top.
  30. Remove the bolt (A), the nut (B), and the universal lifting eyelet (C) from the air cleaner bracket (D).
    Fig 13: Identifying Universal Lifting Eyelet, Air Cleaner Bracket Bolt And Nut
    G08093196Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  31. Install the purge hose (E).
  32. Remove the steering wheel holder tool, then connect the steering joint onto the steering gearbox pinion shaft (see step 25 INSTALLATION ).
  33. Install the steering joint cover (see step 27 INSTALLATION ).
  34. Install the drive plate bolts (A) (six) at the opening of the starter while rotating the engine crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 14: Drive Plate Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08093197Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  35. Install the starter (A).
    Fig 15: Starter Bolts, Hose Clamp And Clamp Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G08093198Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  36. Install the hose clamp (B) to the clamp bracket (C).
  37. Secure the shift cable holder (A) on the transmission with the bolts.
    Fig 16: Shift Cable Holder On Transmission With Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08093199Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  38. Install the clamp bracket (B), then hose clamp (C) to the heater hose.
  39. Apply molybdenum grease to the hole in the shift cable end collar (A). Attach the shift cable end (B) to the selector control lever (C). Insert the control pin (D) through the selector control lever hole (E), through the shift cable end collar hole (F), and into the selector control lever slotted hole (G) in the direction shown. Push the control pin until its flange (H) contacts the selector control lever surface.
    Fig 17: Identifying Molybdenum Grease Applying Area To Hole In Shift Cable End Collar
    G08093200Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  40. Insert the lock pin (I) in the direction shown through the control pin hole and out the opening (J) of the selector control lever so that the hooked end (K) of the lock pin locks into the countersunk hole (L) of the control pin.
  41. Install the harness cover (A) to the clamp bracket (B), and install the harness holder (C) on the clamp bracket (D).
    Fig 18: Identifying Transmission Range Switch 8P Connector And CVT Output Shaft (Driven Pulley) Speed Sensor 3P Connector
    G08093201Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  42. Connect the transmission range switch 8P connector (E), the CVT output shaft (driven pulley) speed sensor 3P connector (F), and the vehicle speed sensor 3P connector (G).
  43. Install the clamp bracket (A), then install the harness holder (B) on the clamp bracket.
    Fig 19: Solenoid Wire Harness 8P Connector And CVT Input Shaft (Drive Pulley) Speed Sensor 3P Connector With Torque Specifications
    G08093202Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  44. Connect the solenoid wire harness 8P connector (C) and the CVT input shaft (drive pulley) speed sensor 3P connector (D).
  45. Install the harness cover (A).
    Fig 20: CVT Driven Pulley Pressure Sensor 3P Connector And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08093203Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  46. Connect the CVT driven pulley pressure sensor 3P connector (B).
  47. Install the CVT driven pulley pressure sensor cover (A).
    Fig 21: CVT Driven Pulley Pressure Sensor Cover And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08093204Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  48. Connect the IMA motor power cable connector (A),
    NOTE: Before connecting the IMA motor power cable connector, make sure you have read the IMA service precaution (see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ).
    Fig 22: Connecting IMA Motor Power Cable Connector
    G08093205Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  49. Install the IMA motor power cable clamps (A).
    Fig 23: Identifying IMA Motor Power Cable Clamps
    G08093206Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  50. Install the battery base and battery tray.
  51. Install the starter cable (A), and connect the S terminal connector (B).
    Fig 24: Starter Cable, S Terminal Connector, Harness Clamps On Clamp Brackets With Torque Specifications
    G08093207Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  52. Install the harness clamps (C) on the clamp brackets (D), and install the starter harness (E) in the harness clamp (F) of the battery tray (G).
  53. Refill the transmission with CVTF (see step  8).
  54. Install the PCM bracket and PCM, then connect PCM connectors.
  55. Install the under-hood fuse/relay box bracket,
  56. Install the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  57. Install the under-cowl panel and the cowl cover (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  58. Install the windshield wiper arms (see WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT ).
  59. Do the battery installation procedure (see INSTALLATION ).
  60. Turn the battery module switch ON (see DISCONNECTING THE MOTOR POWER CABLE CONNECTOR FROM THE MOTOR STATOR ).
  61. Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  62. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all positions three times.
  63. Check the shift lever operation, the A/T gear position indicator operation, and the shift cable adjustment,
  64. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
  65. Start the engine with the shift lever in P or N, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice). Turn the engine off, and check the CVT fluid level (see CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK ).
  66. After the transmission is disassembled or replaced, reset the PCM/TCM with the HDS (see CLEAR A/T DTCS PROCEDURE ), then do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
  67. Do the start clutch pressure control calibration procedures (see START CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL CALIBRATION PROCEDURES ).
  68. If the IMA battery level gauge displays no level, start the engine with the shift lever in P or N, and hold it between 3, 500 and 4, 000 min' (rpm) without load until the IMA battery level gauge will display at least half charged level.
  69. Road-test the vehicle (see ROAD TEST ).
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