NHTSA ID Number: 10227775
Manufacturer Communication Number: A22-053
TSB/Document Date: 2022-12-14
Summary
Service Bulletin - Due to an improper heat treatment during the manufacturing process, the driven pulley in the CVT was not properly hardened. Over time, this may lead to abnormal wear to the driven pulley or damage to the CVT belt which may cause the vehicle to experience a slip accompanied by an abnormal noise and multiple warning lights. Some vehicles may not move forward after coming to a stop.
Remove the eight torque converter bolts while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
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43. Disconnect the driver-shaft inboard joint.
NOTE: Secure the driver-shaft to the body with a nylon strap on both sides.
44. Remove the intermediate shaft.
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45. Remove the lower transmission assembly mounting bolts.
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46. Remove the transmission.
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Check once that the transmission is free of hoses and electrical wiring.
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Secure the transmission on the transmission jack.
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Lower the transmission by loosening the wing nut of the engine support hanger, and tilt the engine just enough
for the transmission to clear its end from the frame.
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Slide the transmission away from the engine, then remove it from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Be careful not to drop the torque converter.
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Lower the transmission carefully.
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Remove the dowel pins.
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47. Remove the TCM harness.
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Disconnect the connectors.
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Disconnect the connector by pushing the lock and pulling the lever in the numbered sequence shown.
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Disconnect the connector by pulling the lock and the lever in the numbered sequence shown.
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Remove the ground cable.
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Remove the harness covers and the harness clamp, then swing the TCM harness out of the way.
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48. Remove the harness brackets.
49. Inspect the drive plate and replace if it is damaged.
50. Remove the TCM.
51. Install the original TCM on the replacement transmission.
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52. Install the harness brackets.
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53. Install the TCM harness.
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Install the harness covers and the harness clamp.
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Install the ground cable.
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Connect the connectors, and make sure they are fully seated.
54. Install the dowel pins.
NOTE: Make sure the torque converter is fully engaged on the input shaft, the stator shaft, and the transmission
fluid pump driver sprocket. Failure to do so will result in severe transmission or engine damage.
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55. Install the transmission.
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Secure the transmission on a transmission jack and raise it to the engine level.
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Make sure not to drop the torque converter.
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Attach the transmission to the engine.
56. Install the lower transmission assembly mounting bolts.
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57. Install the intermediate shaft.
NOTE: Hold the intermediate shaft horizontally until it is clear of the differential to prevent damaging the oil seal.
58. Connect the driveshaft inboard joint on both sides.
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59. Connect the drive plate.
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Attach the drive plate to the torque converter with eight torque converter bolts.
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Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tight the bolt to half of the specified torque, then to the final torque
in a crisscross pattern.
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Check that the crankshaft rotates freely.
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Install the torque converter cover.
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60. Install the front sub-frame in the following sequence:
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Align the front sub-frame with the sub-frame alignment pin.
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Lift the front sub-frame up to the body, and loosely install the new sub-frame mounting bolts .
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Insert the sub-frame alignment pin through the positioning hole on the right rear sub-frame, and into the
positioning hole on the body, then loosely tighten the sub-frame right rear mounting bolt.
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Insert the sub-frame alignment pin through the positioning hold on the left rear sub-frame, and into the
positioning hole on the body, then loosely tighten the sub-frame left rear mounting bolt.
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Tighten the sub-frame mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Use the sub-frame
alignment pin when tightening the rear side sub-frame mounting bolts.
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Check all the sub-frame mounting bolts and re-tighten if necessary.
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61. Loosely install the torque rode mounting bolt.
62. Install the transfer assembly (AWD).
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63. Install the propeller shaft (AWD).
64. Install the front lower arm mounting bolt.
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65. Connect both sides of the lower arm ball joint.
NOTE: During reassembly, loosely install the new flange nuts, then tighten them to the specified torque in the
numbered sequence shown.
66. Connect both sides with the stabilizer link ball joint.
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Remove the flange nuts while holding the respective joint pin with a hex wrench.
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Use new flange nuts during reassembly.
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Remove the stabilizer link.
67. Connect both sides with the tie-rod end ball joint.
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68. Connect the EPS subharness connector.
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Install the harness clip.
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Connect the connectors.
69. Install the exhaust pipe A.
70. Lower the vehicle.
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71. Loosely install the transmission mount.
72. Install the upper transmission assembly mounting bolts.
73. Remove engine support hanger.
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Remove the engine support hanger and the sub-hanger stay.
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Install the front damper caps.
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74. Tightening procedure for the engine/transmission mount and torque rod mounting bolt.
75. Connect the TCM harness.
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76. Install the center cowl cover.
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Reconnect the windshield washer tube.
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Install the center cowl cover.
77. Install the front fender trims.
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78. Install both the side cowl covers.
79. Install the windshield wiper arm.
80. Secure the engine wire harness onto the harness brackets.
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81. Install the intake air resonator.
82. Install the CVTF warmer hoses.
NOTE: Remove the rag after installing the hoses.
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83. Install the shift cable on the transmission side.
NOTE: Be sure to adjust the shift cable after installing the shift cable.
NOTE: Make sure the control pin is inserted through the shift cable end and fully seated on the control lever.
NOTE: Make sure the lock pin is inserted through the control pin hole to the opening of the control lever so that the
hooked end of the lock pin locks into the control pin hole.
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84. Install the throttle body duct
85. Install the throttle body inlet pipe.
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86. Install the 12 volt battery base bracket.
87. Install the 12 volt battery base.
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88. Install the 12 volt battery.
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Install the battery box.
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Place the 12 volt battery in the box.
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Clean the 12 volt battery terminals.
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Install the battery cover.
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Install the battery setting plate.
NOTE: Do not deform the 12 volt battery setting plate by over-tightening the nuts.
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Connect the terminal to the 12 volt battery.
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Connect the positive sider first.
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Connect the 12 volt battery sensor with the cable to the 12 volt battery.
NOTE: To protect the 12 volt battery sensor connector from damage, do not hold it when installing the terminal.
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Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.
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Close the cover.
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89. Install the front bulkhead cover.
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90. Install the air cleaner.
91. Install the front wheels on both sides.
NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
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92. Connect the steering joint.
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Cut the lower slide shaft holding wire.
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Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pinion shaft.
NOTE:
Pinion shaft with center guide: install the steering joint by aligning the center guide.
Pinion shaft without center guide: positioning the steering column by aligning the gap within the angle.
93. Install the steering joint bolt and cover.
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94. Refill the transmission fluid.
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Remove the filler cap.
NOTE: The position of the filler cap is different depending on the trim.
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Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler hole. Always use Honda
HCF-2 continuously
variable transmission fluid.
NOTE: Using the wrong type of fluid will damage the transmission. Transmission fluid (HCF-2) Capacity:
AWD, 8.4 L (8.9 US qt).
95. Install the filler cap with the lever toward the front of the vehicle.
96. Check the transmission fluid level.
NOTE: Do the transmission fluid level check immediately after the shift lever operation.
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Start the engine.
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While pressing the brake pedal firmly, shift in turn to: P→R→N→D→S→L→S→D→N→R→P position/mode
(without paddle shifter). Wait for at least 3 seconds to each position/mode.
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With paddle shifter, press the brake pedal firmly and shift in turn to: P→R→N→D→SPORT MODE SWITCH
(ON/OFF)→D→N→R→P. Wait for at least 3 seconds to each position/mode
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Turn the engine off.
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Intergrated washer type: remove the check bolt.
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Separated washer type: remove the check bolt with the sealing washer.
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Check the transmission fluid level at the check hole.
NOTE:
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The transmission fluid is at the proper level if the transmission fluid is dripping from the check hole
gradually.
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If the transmission fluid is drip-less from the, check the transmission fluid leaks at the transmission, the
transmission fluid pan, the transmission fluid hoses, and the transmission fluid lines. If a problem is found,
fix it before filling the transmission with transmission fluid, then recheck the fluid level. If no problem is
found, add the needed amount of transmission fluid.
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If the transmission fluid is flowing out of the check hole, wait until the transmission fluid is at the proper
lever.
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The transmission fluid is at the proper level if the transmission fluid is dripping from the check hole
gradually.
97. Air bleed the auxiliary transmission fluid pump.
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Start the engine, and warm up the engine by raising the engine speed around 3,000 rpm until the cooling
fan comes on.
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Turn off the engine.
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Select the function test in A/T system, and drive the auxiliary transmission fluid pump for at least 15
seconds with the HDS.
NOTE: Do not drive the auxiliary transmission fluid pump for more than 160 seconds at a time
98. After installation check of the transmission.
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Make sure all four wheels to rotate freely.
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Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
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Move the shift lever to each position, and check that the shift position indicator follows the shift lever operation.
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Start the engine in the P or N position/mode and does not start in any other.
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Check the shift lever operation.
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Make sure the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode with the shift lever in the P position/mode. If it is not,
adjust the shift cable again.
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99. Install the engine undercover.
100.Check the front wheel alignment.
101.Memorize the VSA sensor neutral position.
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Do not press the brake pedal during this procedure.
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Set the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
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Select the ADJUSTMENT from the ABS/TCS/VSA menu with the HDS, then select ALL SENSOR, and follow
the screen prompts.
102.Road test the vehicle.
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Park the vehicle on level ground.
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Apply the parking brake, and block all four wheels.
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Shift the transmission to D position/mode while pressing the brake pedal. Press the accelerator pedal, and
release it suddenly. The engine should not stall; repeat in all positions/modes.
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Prepare the HDS and the MVCI to take a SNAPSHOT:
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Set the trigger type to parameter.
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Adjust the parameter setting to APP sensor A(V) above 1.1V.
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Set the record time to 60 seconds.
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Set the trigger point to negative - 30 seconds.
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Find a suitable level road.
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Press OK on the HDS and begin the test.
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Accelerate quickly until APP Sensor A (V) reads 1.2 V. Maintain a steady throttle at 1.2 V until the vehicle
reaches a reasonable speed, then slow the vehicle, and come to a stop.
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Save the snapshot if the entire event was recorded, or increase the recording time setting as necessary, and
repeat step the previous bullet point.
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Adjust the parameter setting to 2.2 V.
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Test-drive the vehicle again. Accelerate quickly until APP sensor A (V) reads 2.3 V. Maintain a steady throttle at
2.3 V until the vehicle reaches a reasonable speed, then slow the vehicle, and come to a stop.
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Save the snapshot if the entire event was recorded, or increase the recording time setting as necessary, and
repeat the previous bullet.
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Accelerate quickly until the accelerator pedal is to the floor. Maintain a steady pedal until the vehicle reaches
reasonable speed, then slow to a stop, and save the snapshot.
103.Review each snapshot individually, and compare the APP sensor A (V), the vehicle speed, and the engine speed to
the following tables:
104.Park the vehicle on an upward slope (about 16 degrees), apply the parking brake, and shift the transmission to P
position/mode. Release the brake; the vehicle should not move.
NOTE: Always use the parking brake to hold the vehicle when stopped on an incline. Depending on the grade of the
incline, the vehicle could roll if the brake is released.
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