Honda Civic. Manual — part 252

(8) while rotating the crankshaft pulley.

Fig. 247: Identifying Torque Converter Cover And Drive Plate Bolts
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45. Remove the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.

Fig. 248: Identifying Upper Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts
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46. Remove the transmission mount bracket bolts.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 249: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts
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47. Remove the front transmission housing mounting bolts.

Fig. 250: Identifying Front Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts
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48. Remove the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 251: Identifying Rear Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts
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49. Lower the transmission by loosening the wing nut of the engine support

hanger, and tilt the engine just enough for the transmission to clear the side
frame.

50. Place a jack under the transmission.
51. Remove the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.

Fig. 252: Identifying Lower Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts
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52. Slide the transmission away from the engine to remove it from the vehicle.
53. Remove the torque converter, the O-ring, and the dowel pins.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 253: Identifying Torque Converter, O-Ring And Dowel Pins
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54. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it is damaged.

TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

1.8 support eyelet 07AAK-SNAA400

1.8 support bolt 07AAK-SNAA500

2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025 *

Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 *

Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 *

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

1. Install the torque converter (A) on the mainshaft (B) with a new O-ring (C).

NOTE:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)