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Fig. 225: Identifying ATF Joint Pipe 
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16. Check the height (A) of the 8 x 53 mm ATF joint pipe (B) between the top (C) of the pipe and the 

solenoid valve body mounting surface (D). The height is about 7 mm (0.3 in.). If the height is over 7 mm 
(0.3 in.), push the pipe until it bottoms in the accumulator body. 

Fig. 226: Identifying ATF Joint Pipe Height 
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17. Install the new gasket (A) on the transmission housing, and install the 8 x 34.5 mm ATF joint pipe (B) 

with the filter side into the transmission housing and 8 x 25.2 mm ATF pipe (D). 

 

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Fig. 227: Identifying ATF Joint Pipe And A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve (C) With 
Torque Specifications 
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18. Install new O-rings (E) over the ATF joint pipes.  

19. Install A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C.  

20. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

21. Install the left upper fender cover and battery trim.  

A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE C REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the battery trim and left upper fender cover.  

2. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

3. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve connector. 

 

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Fig. 228: Identifying A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Connector 
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4. Remove A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C.  

5. Remove the ATF joint pipes, O-rings, ATF pipe, and gasket.  

6. Clean the mounting surfaces and the fluid passages of the solenoid valve body and the transmission 

housing.  

7. Install the 8 x 53 mm ATF joint pipe (A) with the filter side into its mounting hole (B). 

Fig. 229: Identifying ATF Joint Pipe 
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8. Check the height (A) of the 8 x 53 mm ATF joint pipe (B) between the top (C) of the pipe and the 

solenoid valve body mounting surface (D). The height is about 7 mm (0.3 in.). If the height is over 7 mm 
(0.3 in.), push the pipe until it bottoms in the accumulator body. 

 

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Fig. 230: Identifying ATF Joint Pipe Height 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

9. Install the new gasket (A) on the transmission housing, and install the 8 x 34.5 mm ATF joint pipe (B) 

with the filter side into the transmission housing and 8 x 25.2 mm ATF pipe (D). 

Fig. 231: Identifying ATF Joint Pipe And A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve (C) With 
Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

10. Install new O-rings (E) over the ATF joint pipes.  

11. Install A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C.  

12. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

13. Install the left upper fender cover and battery trim.  

INPUT SHAFT (MAINSHAFT) SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT 

 

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