Honda Civic. Manual — part 254

13. Install the torque converter cover.
14. Install the shift cable holder bracket.

Fig. 262: Identifying Shift Cable Holder Bracket And Bolts w/Torque
Specification
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15. Install the control lever (A) over the control shaft (B).

Fig. 263: Identifying Control Lever, Control Shaft, Shift Cable Holder &
Torque Specifications
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16. Install the shift cable holder (C) on the holder bracket (D) with tightening bolts

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

loosely. Tighten the bolts (E) in the lateral position to the specified torque, then
tighten the bolt (F) in the vertical position.

17. Secure the control lever with a new lock washer (G) and the lock bolt (H), then

bend the lock tab of the lock washer against the bolt head.

18. Install the shift cable cover (I).
19. Set the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe by

looping the strap (A) over the front of the front subframe, then secure the strap
with the stop (B), then tighten the wing nut (C).

Fig. 264: Setting Front Subframe Adapter (VSB02C000016) To Front
Subframe
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20. Line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base,

and tighten the bolts, then lift the front subframe up to the body.

21. Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 265: Lifting Front Subframe Up To Body, Bolts & Torque
Specifications
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22. Align the front subframe reference marks (A) to the body (B), as noted during

removal. Tighten the front subframe mounting bolts to the specified torque.

Fig. 266: Aligning Front Subframe Reference Marks To Body
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23. Secure the lower torque rod with new bolts.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 267: Identifying Lower Torque Rod, Bolts & Torque Specification
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24. Remove the engine support hanger, support bolt, and support eyelet from the

vehicle.

25. Position the steering gearbox on the gearbox mounting bracket of the front

subframe.

26. Install the gearbox stiffener (A) and the bolts, and tighten the bolts loosely.

Fig. 268: Identifying Gearbox Stiffener And Bolts w/Torque Specifications
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27. Install the gearbox stiffener (A) and the bolts, and tighten the bolts loosely.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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