Honda Civic. Manual — part 831

23. Remove the middle subframe mounting bolts (A).

Fig. 22: Identifying Subframe Mounting Bolts
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24. Remove the lower torque rod mounting bolts.

Fig. 23: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolts
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25. Note the reference marks (A) on both sides of the subframe that line up with

the body (B).

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 24: Locating Subframe Marks
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26. Attach the front subframe adapter to the front subframe by wrapping the band

over the front subframe and attaching the end of the band to the front subframe
adapter with the pin (A).

Fig. 25: Attaching Front Subframe Adapter To Front Subframe By
Wrapping Band
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27. Raise the jack, and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the

corner of the jack base (B), then attach them securely.

28. Remove the front subframe mounting bolts (A) and front subframe (B).

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 26: Identifying Front Subframe Mounting Bolts And Front Subframe
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29. Pry the driveshafts inboard joint (see step 8 on DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ).
30. Remove the intermediate shaft (see INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

REMOVAL ).

31. Remove the clutch cover (A).

Fig. 27: Identifying Clutch Cover
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NOTE:

Suspend the steering gearbox with an appropriate size
wire.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

32. Support the transmission with the transmission jack.
33. Remove the lower transmission mounting bolts.

Fig. 28: Identifying Lower Transmission Mounting Bolts
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34. Pull the transmission away from the engine until the transmission mainshaft

clears the clutch pressure plate.

35. 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.

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

2008 Honda Civic LX

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