98-02 Accord Transmission Removal

[@garyr7027]

You just saved me hours of work coming up, gonna be doing this same thing in a few days and now i know what to do and what NOT to do. That what "NOT" to do is the key to a job like this. My transmission went bad from the differential going out and now transmission is basically fried. This here looks way easier to do than i had in mind... thank you for the video.

[@operationoverhaul]

Your welcome and it is not as bad of a job as most people would imagine. The axle nuts tend to be one of the harder things for people to remove.

[@garyr7027]

@@operationoverhaul originally I figured it would be a nightmare, but from watching this video it won't be bad. I have a impact for those axel nuts, so those will be a breeze for me. My biggest issue is I don't have a large floor jack, but I do have a overhead hoist to lower the transmission, and I'll use my regular floor jack with board to hold the engine up. A bit different but with the same results... thanks again.

[@bakedlife4208]

​@@operationoverhaul I had to go buy a 50 dollar breaker bar for my axle nuts but I got em boys

[@Mgh101590]

Thanks for this have an 00 accord that I'm going to do a trans swap it's at 230k miles ran like a champ until the trans gave out got a JDM import trans for 800 bucks with less than 60k on it and your video is going to help me make this champ run like new again

[@operationoverhaul]

Your welcome and that's a decent price for a transmission on one of these as well depending on your area. If you need anything while doing the swap let me know.

[@Mgh101590]

@@operationoverhaul I'm out in Cali . Thank you so much man I will definitely keep in touch if I need help

[@mandybaker8544]

Where did you get it from cause I need 2!!! One just stopped going and another got stuck in the mud and the lines blew!

[@operationoverhaul]

@@mandybaker8544 Look on car-part.com and it will list places near your zipcode that has them available. I use that site a decent amount.

[@brandonmikes]

Wheeling the old accord lol?​@mandybaker8544

[@pierrefortune7849]

Man that 5th blolt😢 i couldn't find it to save my life but you my man saved my confidence thank you so much i mean it

[@operationoverhaul]

Glad it helped you out. That one bolt is a nightmare sometimes to find.

[@automechanic904]

Doing 1 tomorrow & been a while so thanks for video

[@operationoverhaul]

You are welcome and good luck with it.

[@raulmartinez9422]

This is an awesome video. Basically everything I needed to know and some tips as well. Great job!! I’m doing this job very soon. Thanks!!

[@operationoverhaul]

Thank you. I hope it helps you out and if there was anything that I left out that you may need feel free to hit me up on here and I will get you any info, specs, etc. that you may need. Thanks for watching it as well.

[@mortimustrim8470]

Very very useful information. Thanks

[@operationoverhaul]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vikingvod3626]

Great info in the vid, sadly, I cam to see how you actually dropped the tranns like the whole part you did off camera. I just rebuilt and reinstalled my MAXA but must have put the reverse lock up gear in upsidedown because I have everything but reverse. Swapped the reverse lockup solinoid a known good one hoping that might have been it but no dice. I pulled the whole engine/tranns as a unit from the top as I was replacing the engine, so learning how to pull it from the bottom would have been helpful. Onward to more vids.

[@operationoverhaul]

After unbolting everything it literally just slides back and you can lower it down. You actually have a decent amount of room to do it.

[@vikingvod3626]

@@operationoverhaul I saw that on another video. So much easier than plucking the whole thing from the top. 🤙

[@raulmartinez9422]

I have a question about how much fluid did you use to fill it up. I got me a Japanese one and was wondering if I should fill it up pass three quarts or the 6+ quarts. Great job and video!!

[@operationoverhaul]

I would add about 3 quarts and then check it while running to see if you need to add more. I cannot remember exactly how much I used.

[@etchosts8162]

My transmission dust cover is missing. Whats the danger.

[@operationoverhaul]

You can get dirt and debris inside of the bellhousing and it can eventually cause build up and possible front pump seal damage or rear main seal damage. Those are extreme cases but it is possible. I'm pretty sure that you can find one in a junkyard and get one.

[@maliksterling]

For some reason I can't break the transmission from the moter it's like it's stuck maybe can u help???

[@operationoverhaul]

It may be stuck on the dowels that line up the engine and transmission together. They can corrode and make them stick.

[@carloscorea439]

Couldn’t find a second video to reinstall trans I have 3.0 v6

[@operationoverhaul]

I only did the removal process as it is the reversal of the removal. But, the V6 is a little different from the 4 cylinders. If you need work instructions I could send some to you via email.

[@marcusmarcus-tt4ci]

​@@operationoverhaulik you responded to him but could i also get those work instructions emailed if you don't mind me asking?

[@carloscorea439]

May I get some instructions as well please?

[@fukyubish6194]

​@operationoverhaul please!

[@_r33v3_]

I’ve been hearing some whirring at idle and when I shift into reverse and I’m assuming it’s the transmission. I’ve read up on some forums and found out that it could be the sump clogged up with some material which can only be fixed by pulling the transmission. All of this research eventually brought me to this video to figure out how to pull this thing out. But before I do, can anyone tell me if I should pull the transmission or if I should try an alternative before going for it?

[@operationoverhaul]

I would drain the fluid first and see if any sludge/debris comes out. You could even send me a picture of it if you would like.

[@_r33v3_]

@@operationoverhaul yeah man, I have a 3.0L coupe so removal is gonna be different from this vid if I do pull the trans

[@operationoverhaul]

@@_r33v3_ i can get you work instructions on pulling it for a 3.0

[@_r33v3_]

@@operationoverhaul sounds good!

[@nickijames6516]

I have 2002 Honda Accord I have code of p 730 is my transmission any good ? Or will I need to replace my transmission or will it be an easy fix ?

[@operationoverhaul]

is the fluid low or dirty?

[@ashleysoard6832]

Ok so I am having an issue where it doesn’t like shifting in 1-2 gear, if I manually shift it, it will shift. I’m coming to terms with I need to replace the transmission…. Any other things before?

[@operationoverhaul]

Does it have any transmission codes on it and have you tried anything yet? Just checking to see if you have performed any repairs to it to help me narrow it down.

[@davidstabler7955]

I’m taking my trans out my 02 Honda can u tell me how u get that one bolt behind the engine it’s connect to the back motor mont the only bolt I can’t get and I t’s holding the trans from coming out

[@operationoverhaul]

Would you be able to take a picture and email it to me? It has been a while since I did this and cannot remember right off the top of my head which bolt that is.

[@jonathanmoflori4915]

Hi, what are the electrical wires you had to remove with it ?

[@operationoverhaul]

They were the wires running to the range sensor/gear selector switch. The sensor should be behind that metal cover

[@TomBennett1]

Hey brother do you happen to know why my 02 Accord is bumping whenever it goes into first but drives great if I don't gun it or come to a complete stop.

[@operationoverhaul]

Check to make sure your motor and transmission mounts are good.

[@bakedlife4208]

How did you get the subframe off to get the trans out?

[@operationoverhaul]

Do you mean what did I use to lower it, or what all did I remove to take it out?

[@bakedlife4208]

​@@operationoverhaul how did you get to the two bolts between the strut fork without someone holding the rotor out of the way

[@operationoverhaul]

@Baked Life420 I had my wife help me by pulling it to the side. If you do not have anyone you can tie it back with a bungee cord.

[@w6c713]

Do you think this tutorial would work for a 1991 cb7 accord?

[@operationoverhaul]

yeah, this is the same basic concept as the cb7. I owned a cb7 for a while and personally I think that they are easier than this generation.

[@w6c713]

@@operationoverhaul wow thanks man, I’m an pretty inexperienced car guy and this is my first big project do you have any advice I’m about to pull the transmission

[@operationoverhaul]

Hardest part will be the axles if you do not have air tools or an electric impact to remove the nuts. You can use a long breaker bar, then thread the lug nuts back on, then use a pry bar or something against the nuts to break the axle nut loose. They have a decent amount of torque on them. Then, just double check all you bolts are out before prying on anything. I would drain the fluid first as well. Other than that just lower it down slowly and watch your hands. Alot of pinch points on those cars.

[@acevent1281]

Did you figure out where the oil leak was from

[@operationoverhaul]

The engine oil leak was coming from the valve cover gasket and it had a power steering leak.

[@antionecarroll2432]

What bolts on the back of the transmission 98 honda accord did you take off to drop it

[@operationoverhaul]

There is a mount on the back of the transmission about where the engine and trans meet. Then it has a cover for the torque converter and shifter on the bottom/ back. Then the bellhousing bolts.

[@bryanbarajasBB]

I have a rear engine seal problem where engine oil leaks.🤔

[@operationoverhaul]

This would be the same process basically as removing the transmission but you will also have to remove the flywheel/flexplate and change the rear main seal.

[@bryanbarajasBB]

@@operationoverhaul Now, I see why they would charge me $700 to $800😅Might as well pay to rebuild the whole thing! Would the leak worsen🤔😔😇👍

[@operationoverhaul]

@@bryanbarajasBB yeah it will continue to get worse.

[@bigfishauto9199]

Good video I made the same one give me a look

[@operationoverhaul]

Will do. I appreciate you viewing the video. I know I left out some information on it. It is not a hard job but when removing one and filming it trying to show the details you tend to forget a thing or two.

[@maliksterling]

And also Instead of using regular wrenchis just buy ratchet wrenchis it would save u alot of time

[@operationoverhaul]

I have ratchet wrenches just was not using them.

[@A_350z]

Hey man, I’m having trouble identifying what model my transmission is. The torque converter took a dump on me and I can’t find the correct one without knowing my transmission model

[@operationoverhaul]

What is the year and submodel of your car?