2012 Honda Insight BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

CVTF Pump Replacement

NOTE: Replace the CVTF pump with assembly for nonresolution parts.
  1. Remove the CVTF pump drive chain and the CVTF pump sprocket (see CVTF PUMP SPROCKET/CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the three bolts securing the CVTF pump (A), then remove the CVTF pump from the transmission housing.
    Fig 1: CVTF Pump Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08093365Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the 22 x 10 mm CVTF pipe (B), the 18 x 10 mm CVTF pipe (C), the O-rings (D), the two dowel pins (E), and the snap ring (F).
  4. Replace the CVTF pump.
  5. Install the 22 x 10 mm CVTF pipe and the 18 x 10 mm CVTF pipe in the transmission housing, then install new two O-rings over the CVTF pipes.
  6. Install a new CVTF pump (three bolts) with two dowel pins. Do not pinch the O-rings.
  7. Install the snap ring in the snap ring groove.
  8. Install the CVTF pump chain and the CVTF pump sprocket (see CVTF PUMP SPROCKET/CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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