I have run into some problems while "trying" to remove the trans. I got everything off from the top of the engine bay(sensors, intake, starter, battery, etc)...I guess my question is how do I remove the frame support right underneath the trans. It looks like the axels are in the way maybe the steering rack and maybe the front sway bar. Anyone have any suggestions?? any help will be grealty appreciated since I kinda am on my own doing this. thanx

 

Might try reading through this thread: https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-problems-fixes-117/drop-transmission-diy-replace-rear-main-seal-688573/

 

the axle has to come out
Be very AWARE the trans weighs 450 POUNDS enough to crush you and buddy helping!
Use a heavy duty trans jack = strap the trans to it securely-- and avoid major damage to the floor- the trans and or yourself

 

It doesn't weigh 450 pounds.. I took it out of my trunk by myself. Not completely lifted it out, but I pulled it up from the back and and rolled it out by myself. It's definitely heavy as shit, but not 450 pounds. Still take safety precautions as mentioned above, but just throwing it out there that it's not that heavy.

 

The 5 speed weighs more than the 4, its in the 300-350 range. 1 man doesnt move the 5 seed.

As for removal. Axles need to be removed. Front bumper should come off, then you remove the radius rods from the lower control arm, and remove the bolts that hold it to the front subframe. Then you remove the front subframe bolts (2, one on each side, then remove the (3 on each side) front to rear subframe bolts. Once those are removed you can remove the front lower subframe and the trans will come out.

 

You will need something to support the motor and a jack to place under the trans to help lower it out slowly

 

Thanks for the tips guys...Glad to say I got the trans out and put the new one in that same day I just need more trans fluid. So far I have put in 5 quarts, anyone know how much the torque converter and trans takes together?

 

i believe 5

 

7.2 if i remember correctly (its also in your manual)

 

Damn. does anyone sell honda atf outside of dealerships?

 

maybe a honda specialty shop? i get my stuff from the acura dealership

 

You can try an Acura dealership.

Or, you can fill it with a multi-vehicle product such as Castrol Import, Valvoline Maxlife, Kendall VersaTrans or Pennzoil Multi-Vehicle.

Also, make sure you thoroughly flush the heat exchanger before starting the car. If there's any junk stuck in the heat exchanger, it could potentially damage the replacement transmission. In fact, some manufacturers such as GM recommend replacing the radiator/heat exchange assembly on catastrophic transmission failures as it's impossible to flush out all of the metal shavings.

 

Only the 99 has a exchanger like that.

 

Heat exchange?... WTF, where is that located at? I already have the car running so is it too late to drain.

 

Its located in the radiator. Follow the lines that go from the trans to the radiator