Honda Civic. Manual — part 540

Fig. 24: Identifying Front Subframe Adapter
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50. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner

of the jack base, then attach them with bolts securely.

51. Remove the front subframe.

Fig. 25: Identifying Front Subframe Bolts
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52. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

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53. Remove the ground cable (A), then install the special tool with a 10 x 1.25 x 20

mm bolt (B).

Fig. 26: Identifying Ground Cable
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54. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the special tool (B) and transmission hook (C). Lift

up on the engine/transmission until it's securely supported by the chain hoist,
and remove the engine support hanger from the engine and vehicle.

Fig. 27: Lifting Up On Engine/Transmission
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2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Civic (Except Hybrid)

55. Remove the side engine mount bracket mounting bolt and nut.

Fig. 28: Identifying Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt And Nut
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56. Remove the transmission mounting bolt and nuts (A).

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2006-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 29: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bolt And Nuts
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57. Remove the ground cable (B).
58. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel

and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.

59. Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again

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2006-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Civic (Except Hybrid)