Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
• Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256

*: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857

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

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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

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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

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8. Install the upper and front transmission housing mounting bolts (A).
   Fig 4: Upper And Front Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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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

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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

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14. Install a new set ring (A) on the left and right driveshafts (B).
    Fig 7: Identifying Set Ring On Left And Right Driveshafts

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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

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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

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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.