Honda Civic. Manual — part 830

Fig. 14: Identifying Support Eyelet To Cylinder Head
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13. Install the front leg assembly (A), hook (B), and wingnut (C) from an A and

Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566) onto the engine hanger. Carefully
position the engine hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted
hole in the support eyelet (D). Tighten the wingnut by hand to lift and support
the engine/transmission assembly.

Fig. 15: Identifying Front Leg Assembly Hook And Wingnut
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14. Remove the upper transmission mounting bolt.

NOTE:

Use care when working around the windshield.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 16: Identifying Upper Transmission Mounting Bolt
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15. Remove the transmission mounting bolt (A) and nuts (B), then remove the

ground cable (C). Remove the transmission mounting bracket base bolts (D).

Fig. 17: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bolt And Nuts
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16. Remove the stud bolts (A) and the transmission mounting bracket base (B).

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 18: Identifying Stud Bolts And Transmission Mounting Bracket Base
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17. Raise the vehicle, on the lift.
18. Remove the splash shield.

Fig. 19: Identifying Splash Shield
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19. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer (see

TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).

20. Separate the lower arm (see step 6 on DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ).
21. Remove the stiffner plates (A) and mounting bracket (B) from the steering

gearbox.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 20: Identifying Stiffner Plates And Mounting Bracket
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22. Remove the steering line brackets (A) and clip (B).

Fig. 21: Identifying Steering Line Brackets And Clip
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2008 Honda Civic LX

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