Honda Civic. Manual — part 832

Fig. 29: Identifying Release Fork Boot From Clutch Housing
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37. Remove the release fork (C) from the clutch housing by squeezing the release

fork set spring (D) with pliers. Remove the release bearing (E).

TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

1.8 Support eyelet 07AAK-SNAA400

1.8 Support bolt 07AAK-SNAA500

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

Subframe adapter VSB02C000016 *

2006 Civic engine hanger *

* : These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment
program.

1. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).

NOTE:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (SPFM) 5-Speed) - Civic

Fig. 30: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt
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2. Make sure the two dowel pins (A) are installed in the clutch housing.

Fig. 31: Identifying Dowel Pins
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3. Install the release fork, the release bearing, and the boot (see step 4 on

PRESSURE PLATE AND CLUTCH DISC REMOVAL (5-SPEED
MODEL) ).

4. Place the transmission on the transmission jack, and raise it to the engine level.
5. Install the lower transmission mounting bolts.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (SPFM) 5-Speed) - Civic

Fig. 32: Identifying Lower Transmission Mounting Bolts (With Torque
Specifications)
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6. Install the clutch cover.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (SPFM) 5-Speed) - Civic

Fig. 33: Identifying Clutch Cover (With Torque Specifications)
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7. Install the intermediate shaft (see INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

INSTALLATION ).

8. Install the driveshaft inboard joint (see DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
9. Support the front subframe with the front subframe adapter and a jack.

Fig. 34: Identifying Driveshaft Inboard Joint
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10. Install the front subframe (A). Loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts

(B).

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (SPFM) 5-Speed) - Civic