1997 HONDA CR-V Belt Tension

Cylinder Head/Valve Train
Speciaf Tools .............6-2
Valve Clearance
Adiustment ............6-3
Valve Seals
Replacement (cylinder head
removal not requiredl ................. 6-5
Crankshaft Pulley and Pulley Bolt
Replacement .........6-7
Timing Belt
I llustrated lndex ............................... 6-8
Inspection ............., 6-9
Tension Adjustment ........................ 6-9
Removal ...........,..... 6-10
lnstallation .............6-11
Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation (CKFI
Sensor
Replacement .........6-13
Cylinder Head
lllustrated lndex ............................... 6-14
Removal .................6-16
Warpage ................6-27
lnstallation ............. 6-30
Camshafts
lnspection ..............6-22
Valves, Valve Springs and Valve Seals
Removal ................, 6-23
lnstallation ............. 6-29
Valve Guides
Valve Movement ............,,,,.,............ 6-25
Replacement .........6-25
Reaming .................6-27
Valve Seats
Reconditioning ......6-28
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1.
2.
Inspection
Remove the cylinder head cover.
lnspect the timing belt for c.acks and oil or coolant
soaking. Replace the belt if it is oil or coolant
soaked. Remove any oil or solvent that gets on the
belt.
lnspect thisarea for wear.
After inspecting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt
to 177 N.m (18.0 kgnm, 130 lbf.ft).
Install the cylinder head cover (see page 6-32).
3.
Tension Adjustment
NOTE:
. Always adjust the timing belt tension with the engine
coto.
. Always rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise when
viewed from the pulley side. Rotating it clockwise
may result in improper adiustment of the belt ten-
sion.
'1. Remove the cylinder head cover
2. Set the No. 1 piston at TDC (see page.6-12).
3. Rotate the crankshaft five or six revolutions to set
the belt.
Set the No. 1 piston at TDC.
Loosen the adjusting bolt 1/2 turn (180') only.
4.
5.
ADJUSTING BOLT5,4 N.m (5.5 kgf.m,40 tbtftlFor adiustment only,
7.
8.
Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise three teeth
on the camshaft pulley.
Tighten the adjusting bolt to the specified torque.
After adjusting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt to
177 N.m (18.0 kgf.m, 130 lbf.ft).
Installthe cylinder head cover (see page 6-32).9.
rotation,
6-9
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8. Remove the cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Refer to page 6-32 when installing the cylin-
der head cover.
Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-7).
Remove the middle cover and lower cover. Do not
use these covers to store removed items.
9.
10.
11.
MTDDLE 6x1.0mm
COVER 9.8 N.m {1.0 kgt m,
LOWERCOVER
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m, 7.2 lbf.ftl
Mark the direction of rotation on the timing belt.
Loosen the adjusting bolt 180'. Push the tensioner to
remove tension from the timing belt, then retighten
the adiusting bolt.
AINUSTING BOLT54 N.m (5,5 kgt m,.(} tbf.rrl
12.
13. Remove the timing belt.
Installation
Install the timing belt in the reverse order of removal;
Only key points are described here,
1. Set the timing belt drive pulley so that the No. 1 piston
is at top dead center (TDC). Align the groove on the
timing belt drive pulley to the pointer on the oil pump.
GROOVE
DRIVE PULLEYClean.
2. Set the camshaft pulleys so that the No. I piston is at
TDC. Align the TDC marks on the camshaft pulleys to
the pointers on the back cover.
POINTER
CAMSHAFTPULLEYClean.
POINTER
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(cont'd)
6-11
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Timing Belt
Installation (cont'd)
3. Install the timing belt tightly in the sequence shown.
O Timing belt drive pulley (crankshaft) J @ Adjust-
ing pulley =r @ Water pump pulley r @ Exhaust
camshaft pulley --) @ Intake camshaft pulley.
NOTE: Make sure the timing belt drive pulley and
camshaft pulleys are at TDC.
4. Loosen and retighten the adjusting bolt to tension
the timing belt.
5. Clean. then install the lower cover and middle
cover.
Install the crankshaft pulley, then tighten the pulley
bolt (see page 6-7).
Rotate the crankshaft pulley about five or six turns
counterclockwise so that the timing belt positions
on the pulleys.
Adjust the timing belt tension {see page 6-9).
1.
6-12
9. Check that the crankshaft pulley and camshaft pulleys
are both at TDC.
POINTER ON
lf the camshaft pulleys are not positioned at TDC,
remove the timing belt. adjust the position following
the procedure on page 6-11. then reinstall the timing
belt.
Installthe cylinder head cover (see page 6-32).
After installation, adjust the tension on each belt.
. See section 4 for alternator belt tension adjust-
menr.
. See section 22 for NC compressor belt tension
adjustment.
. See section 17 for P/S pump belt tension adjust-
ment.
10.
11.
12.
POINTER
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Steering
Special Toofs ............. 17-2
Component Locations
Index ................ ....... 17-3
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 1 7-4
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-8
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-10
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation .......................... 17-12
Power Assist Check
With Vehicle Parked ....................
Steering Linkage and Gearbox .......
Pump Belt
Rack Guide Adjustment ...................
Fluid Rep|acement ...................,,.,....
Pump Pressure Check .................,,...
*Steering Wheel
Removal ................. 17-18
*Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation ................ ....... 17 -2O
lnspection .............. 17-21
Steering Lock Replacement ............ 17 -22
Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Ffuid Leakage Inspection ................. 17 -23
Repfacement .......... 17-23
Power Steering Pump
Repfacement .......... 17-24
Disassembly ...........17-25
fnspection .............. 17-26
Reassembly ............ 17-28
Power Steering Gearbox
Removal ................. 17-31
Disassembly ........... 17-34
Reassembly ............ 17-40
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-50
Installation ............. 17-51
17-12
17-13
17-14
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17-15
17-16
Disassembly/Reassembly............... 17-18
4'%/b.......... -r'-7--a/
SUPPLEN\EN AL RES\RA(N SYSTES{ (SRS\
This model has an SRS which includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub. a passenger's airbag in the dashboardabove the glove box ('97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors ('98 - 00 models). Informationnecessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk (*) on the contentspage include, or are located near, SBS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items will require specialprecautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Honda oearer.
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to peFonal iniury or death in the event of a sevore trontalcollision. allSRS service work must be performod by an authorized Honda dealer.lmproper service procedurgs, including incorrect removal and installalion of the SRS, could lead to personal iniurycaused by unintontional deployment of th€ airbags {'97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners ('98 - 00 modelsl.Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may lail in case ot a collision, or the airbags may deploy when theignition switch is ON (lll.
SRS electrical wiring harnesses are identitied by yellow colof coding. Ralated components are located in the steeringcolumn, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box. Do not use elec-trical test equipment on these cilcuits,
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Ret. No, I Tool NumbelDescriptionfty Page Reference
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07GAF - PH70100
07HAG - SF10100
07GAG - SD40200 or
OTGAG - SD4O2OA
07JGG - 001010A
07MAC - S100200
OTNAD _ SR3O2OA
07NAG SR30900 or
07NAG , SR3OgOA
07RAK - 50401 10
07RAK - 5040120
07406 - 0010001 or
07406 - 0010004
07725 - 0030000
07746 - 0010100
07749 - 0010000
07916 - SA50001
07974 - SA50200 or
07974 - SA5050A
07974 - SA50800
Pilot Collar
Piston Seal Ring Guide
Piston Seal Ring Sizing Tool
Belt Tension Gauge
Ball Joint Remover,23 mm
Cylinder End Seal Remover Attachment
Valve Seal Ring Sizing Tool
P/S Joint Adaptor (Pump)
P/S Joint Adaptor (Hose)
P/S Pressure Gauge
Universal Holder
Attachment, 32 x 35 mm
Driver
Locknut Wrench, 40 mm
Sleeve Seal Ring Sizing Tool
Ball Joint Boot Clip Guide
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17-44
11-44
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17-'t6, 17
17-16, 17
11-16, 17
17-26,30't]-42, 43't1-42, 43
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Uneven or rough steering.Ad,ust the rack gu ide (see page 17- 15).
ll the problem is not corrected byadjusting the rack guide, replacethe gearbox.
Adjust the belttension. Replace thebelt, if necessary (see page 17-14).Belt slipping on pulley.
lf the engine stalls when thewheel is turned while the vehicleis stopped or moving at lowspeed, adjust the idle speed (seesection 111.
ldle speed low or erratic.
Check power steering lluid level. lfthe level is excessively low checkfor leaks in the system. Add fluidto the specified level.
Air in reservoir, or check powersteering tluid level.
lf fluid level is OK, check O-ringsand seals on both ends of thepump inlet hose, and the P/Spump housing mating surlacesand drive shaft oil seal for suction leaks. Check the reservoir forcracks, Replace parts as neces-
Pump belt slipping on pulley(pump stops momentarily).Adjust the belt tension (see page17-14) or replace belt.
Check if pump pressure is normaland the gauge needle travel is 500kPa (5 kgl/cm,, 71 psi) or less.Check the flow control valve if theneedle travel exceeds 500 kPa (5kgflcm', 71 psi). lI the flow controlvalve is normal, replace the pumpas an assembly,
Install the power steering pres-sure gauge, Close the pressurecontrol valve and shut off valve (if
so equipped) fully and measurethe pump pressure (see page 17-16ot 17 17).
Steering wheel kicks backduring wide turns.
7-7
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Inspection and Adjustment
Steering Operation
Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
and measure the distance the steering wheel can be
turned without moving the front wheels.
ROTATIONAL PLAY: 0 - 10 mm (0 - 0.39 inl
lf the play exceeds the limit, perform rack guide adjust-
ment (see page 17-15).
lf the play is still excessive after rack guide adjustment,
inspect the steering linkage and gearbox as described
on the next page.
ROTANONAL PLAY
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17-12
Power Assist Check with
Vehicle Parked
1. Check the power steering fluid level (see page 17-
15) and pump belt tension (see page 17-14).
2. Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steer-
ing wheel from lock-toiock several times to warm
up the fluid.
3. Aftach a spring scale to the steering wheel, With the
engine idling and the vehicle on a clean. dry floor,
pull the scale as shown and read it as soon as the
tires begin to turn.
SPRINGSCALE(Commercially
available)
The scale should read no more than 29 N (3.0 kgf,
6.6 lbfl. lf it reads more, check the gearbox and
oumo.
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