Honda Civic. Manual — part 251

33. Remove the bolt (A) securing the power steering fluid line bracket (B) on the

right of the front subframe, and remove the power steering fluid line (C) from
the clamp (D).

Fig. 239: Identifying Power Steering Fluid Line Bracket, Power Steering
Fluid Line And Clamp
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34. Remove the lower torque rod bolts.

Fig. 240: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Bolts
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35. Make reference marks (A) on both sides of the front subframe that line up with

the body (B).

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 241: Identifying Reference Marks On Both Sides Of Front Subframe
Line Up With Body
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36. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe by

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

Fig. 242: Attaching Front Subframe Adapter (VSB02C000016) To Front
Subframe
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37. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner

of the jack base, then tighten the bolts.

38. Remove the four bolts securing the front subframe, and lower the front

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

subframe.

Fig. 243: Lifting Front Subframe
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39. Hang the steering gearbox to the body with a rope.
40. Remove the driveshafts from the differential. Coat all precision machined

surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.

Fig. 244: Identifying Driveshafts
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41. Remove the shift cable cover (A), and remove the three bolts securing the shift

cable holder (B).

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 245: Identifying Shift Cable Cover And Shift Cable Holder
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42. Pry up the lock tab of the lock washer (C), and remove the lock bolt (D) and

the lock washer, then separate the shift cable (E) from the control shaft (F). Do
not bend the shift cable excessively.

43. Remove the shift cable holder bracket from the transmission.

Fig. 246: Identifying Shift Cable Holder Bracket
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44. Remove the torque converter cover (A), and remove the drive plate bolts (B)

2008 Honda Civic LX

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