Special Tools Required
Remove the dipstick (A).

Remove the shift solenoid valve cover (B), the dowel pins (C), and the gasket (D).
Disconnect the connectors from the shift solenoid valves, and remove the solenoid harness connector (E).
Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts (F) (19).
Align the spring pin (A) on the selector control shaft (B) with the transmission housing groove (C) by turning the selector control shaft end on the torque converter housing side.

NOTE: Do not squeeze the end of the selector control shaft tips together when turning the control shaft.
Install the housing puller over the mainshaft, then remove the transmission housing, the dowel pins, and the gasket.
NOTE: If the top arm of your housing puller is too short, replace it with the 205 mm housing puller arm, 07SAC-P0Z0101.
Remove the countershaft reverse gear and needle bearing.
Remove the lock bolt securing the shift fork, then remove the shift fork with the reverse selector together.
Remove the mainshaft subassembly (A), the countershaft subassembly (B),
and the secondary shaft subassembly (C) together.
If the reverse selector hub is removed by hand, remove the 4th-5th gear and
needle bearings, and remove the mainshaft subassembly, then the countershaft
subassembly and secondary shaft subassembly together.

Remove the baffle plate.
Remove the differential assembly.
Overview of Contents
Contents
A convenient reference to the sections in this manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Important information ...
Engine Coolant
Adding Engine Coolant
If the coolant level in the reserve tank is at or below the MIN line, add coolant
to bring it up to the MAX line.
Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Always use Honda Lo ...
Driving
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission
● Shift to P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
R ...