Honda Civic. Manual — part 863

33. Pry out the driveshafts inboard joint (see step 8 on DRIVESHAFT

REMOVAL ).

34. Remove the intermediate shaft (see INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

REMOVAL ).

35. Remove the clutch cover.

Fig. 45: Identifying Clutch Cover And Bolts
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

36. Support the transmission with the transmission jack.
37. Remove the transmission mounting bolts.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (6-Speed)(Except Hybrid) - Civic

Fig. 46: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

38. Pull the transmission away from the engine until the transmission mainshaft

clears the clutch pressure plate.

39. Slowly lower the transmission about 150 mm (6 in). Check once again that all

hoses and electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the transmission,
then lower it all the way.

40. Remove the release fork boot (A) from the clutch housing (B).

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (6-Speed)(Except Hybrid) - Civic

Fig. 47: Identifying Release Fork Boot From Clutch Housing
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

41. 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

Engine hanger/adapter VSB02C000015

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

Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016

2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025

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

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

Fig. 48: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Make sure the two dowel pins (A) are installed in the clutch housing.

NOTE:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (6-Speed)(Except Hybrid) - Civic

Fig. 49: Identifying Dowel Pins In Clutch Housing
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Install the release fork and the release bearing (see step 35 on PRESSURE

PLATE AND CLUTCH DISC REMOVAL (6-SPEED MODEL) ), then
install the release fork boot (see step 37 on page PRESSURE PLATE AND
CLUTCH DISC REMOVAL (6-SPEED MODEL) ).

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

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (6-Speed)(Except Hybrid) - Civic