Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Engine hanger adapter EQS00BRSX0
• Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 (Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program 1-888-424-6857)
• Front subframe adapter EQS02C000011

1. Clean the ATF cooler (see ATF COOLER CLEANING  ).
2. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket.
   Fig 1: Installing Air Cleaner Housing Mounting Bracket And Torque Specifications

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3. Install the front mount.
   Fig 2: Installing Front Mount And Torque Specifications

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4. Install the rear mount/bracket.
   Fig 3: Installing Rear Mount/Bracket And Torque Specifications

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5. Install the torque converter assembly (A) on the mainshaft (B) with the new O-ring (C).
   Fig 4: Installing Torque Converter Assembly On Mainshaft

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6. Install the 14 x 20 mm dowel pins (D) in the torque converter housing.
7. Place the transmission on a jack, and raise the transmission to engine level.
8. Attach the rear transmission to the engine, then install the transmission housing mounting bolts.
   Fig 5: Installing Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts And Torque Specifications

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9. Install the front transmission housing mounting bolts.
   Fig 6: Installing Front Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts And Torque Specifications

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

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11. Install the transmission mount bracket (A). Tighten the mount bolt (B) loosely, and tighten the transmission mount bracket bolt and nuts to the specified torque, then tighten the mount bolt to the specified torque.

    2002-2003 models: 

    Fig 8: Installing Transmission Mount Bracket And Torque Specifications (2002-2003 models)

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    2004-2006 models: 

    Fig 9: Installing Transmission Mount Bracket And Torque Specifications(2004-2006 models)

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12. Install the new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B).
    Fig 10: Installing New Set Ring On Intermediate Shaft And Torque Specifications

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13. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Then install the intermediate shaft in the differential. While installing the intermediate shaft, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
14. Install the intermediate shaft cover (C) with installing the mounting bolts loosely.
15. First tighten the right upper bolt (D) on the cover, then right lower bolt (E), and lastly the left bolt (F).
16. Install the new set ring (A) on the left driveshaft (B).
    Fig 11: Installing New Set Ring On Left Driveshaft

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17. Install the right and left driveshaft (see DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ). While installing the left driveshaft in the differential, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
    NOTE:

    • Clean the areas where the left driveshaft contacts 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 left driveshaft into the differential until you feel its set ring engages the side gear. Slide the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft splines until you feel the driveshaft engages the intermediate shaft set ring.
18. Support the front subframe with the special tool and a jack, and lift it up to body.
    Fig 12: Supporting Front Subframe

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19. Loosely install four new front subframe mounting bolts.
    Fig 13: Installing Four New Front Subframe Mounting Bolts And Torque Specifications

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20. Align the reference marks (A) with the center of the front subframe mounting bolt heads (B), then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
    Fig 14: Aligning Reference Marks

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21. Install the rear mount bracket bolts.
    Fig 15: Installing Rear Mount Bracket Bolts And Torque Specifications

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22. Install a new front mount bolt (A) and nut (B), connect the ATF cooler hose (C) to the ATF cooler pipe.
    Fig 16: Installing A New Front Mount Bolt And Nut With Specified Torques

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23. Remove the jack from the transmission.
24. Attach the shift cable end (A) to the control lever (B), then insert the control pin (C) into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip (D). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
    Fig 17: Attaching Shift Cable End To Control Lever And Torque Specifications

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25. Install the shift cable cover (E), then secure the shift cable holder (F) to the shift cable cover with the bolts.
    NOTE: To prevent damage to the shift cable end at the control lever joint, be sure to secure the shift cable holder to the shift cable cover after installing the shift cable cover to the torque converter housing.
26. Attach the torque converter to the drive plate 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 without stuck.
    Fig 18: Attaching Torque Converter To Drive Plate With Bolts And Torque Specifications

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27. Install the torque converter cover (B).
28. Install the three way catalytic converter (TWC) assembly with the new gaskets.
    Fig 19: Installing Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) Assembly And Torque Specifications

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29. Connect the A/F sensor connector (A) and secondary HO2S connector (B), and clamp the harnesses.
    Fig 20: Connecting A/F Sensor Connector

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30. Connect the ball joints to the lower arms, and install the castle nuts and spring clips (see LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
31. Connect the ball joints to the lower arms, and install the nuts. Insert a 5 mm Allen wrench (H) in the top of the ball joint pins, and tighten the nuts (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
32. Remove the engine support hanger.
33. Remove the special tool from the engine cylinder head.
    Fig 21: Removing Special Tool From Engine Cylinder Head And Torque Specifications

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34. Install the brake booster and evaporative emission (EVAP) line bracket mounting bolts (A) and air cleaner housing bracket mounting bolt (B).
35. Tighten air cleaner housing bracket mounting bolt (C), and install the water pipe mounting bolt (D).
36. Install the engine harness cover.
    Fig 22: Installing Engine Harness Cover

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37. Connect the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the ATF cooler lines (B) (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT  ).
    Fig 23: Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses

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38. Connect the shift solenoid harness connector (A), A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector, and solenoid valve C connector. Install the harness clamps (D) on the clamp brackets. (E).
    Fig 24: Connecting Shift Solenoid Harness Connector

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39. Connect the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector.
    Fig 25: Connecting Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector

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40. Connect the transmission range switch connector (A), and install it on its bracket (B).
    Fig 26: Connecting Transmission Range Switch Connector

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41. Connect the connectors to the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor (C) and output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor (D).
42. Connect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector and 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (B), and install the harness clamps (C) on the clamp brackets (D).
    Fig 27: Connecting A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve And Torque Specifications

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43. Install the transmission ground terminal (E).
44. Install the splash shield.
45. Install the battery base, then install the harness clamp on the clamp bracket on the base.
46. Refill the transmission with ATF (see step  5 ).
47. Install the intake air duct and air cleaner housing.
48. Install the battery tray and battery, then secure the battery with its hold-down bracket.
49. Connect the battery positive terminal, then connect the negative terminal.
50. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all gears three times.
51. Check the shift lever operation, A/T gear position indicator operation, and shift cable adjustment.
52. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
53. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches 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  ).
54. Do the PCM idle learn procedure.
    • 2002-2004 models (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE )
    • 2005-2006 models (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE )
55. Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
56. Do the road test (see ROAD TEST  ).
57. Enter the radio anti-theft code, then enter the costumers radio station presets, and set the clock.