1997 HONDA CR-V Connecting rod

Pistons and Crankshaft
Removal (cont'dl
6. Remove the bolts. To prevent warpage, unscrew the
bolts in sequence 1/3 turn at a time; repeat the
sequence until all bolts are loosened.
Remove the rod caps/bearings and main caps/bear-
ings, Keep all caps/bearings in order
Lift the crankshaft out of the engine. being careful
not to damage the journals.
7.
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9.
10.
Remove the upper bearing halves from the connecting
rods, and set them aside with their respective caps.
Reinstall the main caps and bearings on the engine
in proper order.
lf you can feel a ridge of metal or hard carbon
around the top of each cvlinder, remove it with a
ridge reamer. Follow the reamer manufacturer's
instructions. lf the ridge is not removed, it may
damage the pistons as they 8re pushed out.
12.
11.
14.
Use the wooden handle of a hammer to drive the
pistons out.
13.Reinstall the connecting rod bearings and caps after
removing each piston/connecting rod assembly.
To avoid mixup on reassembly, mark each piston/
connecting rod assembly with its cylinder number.
NOTE: The existing number on the connecting rod
does not indicate its position in the engine, it indi-
cates the rod bore size.
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Piston PinsConnecting Rods
Assemble the Piston Pin Tools as shown.
PISTON BASE HEAO07HAF -PL20102
PISTON BASE07973 - 6570500
Adjust the length A of the piston pin dflver.
A: 49.70 mm 11.957 in)
PIN DRIVER HEAIPE00320
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3. Place the piston on the piston base, and press the
pin out with a hydraulic press. Make sure that the
recessed portion of the piston aligns with the lips
on the collar.
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Removal
1.
PISTON07973 -
PISTON PIN BASE INSERT07GAF - PH60300
PISTON PIN DRIVER SHAFT07973 - PEt 0310
PILOT COLLAR07LAF - PR30100Embossod mark facing up.
Selection
Each rod falls into one of four tolerance ranges (from 0
to + 0.024 mm {0 to + 0.0009 in). in 0.006 mm (0.0002 in)
increments) depending on the size of its big end bore.
lt's then stamped with a number 1.1.2,3, or 4) indicating
the range.
You may find any combination ot 1,2,3, or 4 in any
engrne.
Normal Bore Size: ,18.0 mm (1.89 in)
Inspect the connecting rod for cracks and heat damage.
CONNECTING ROD BOREREFENENCE NUMBERHalf of number is stamped onbearing cap, the other half onconnectno roo.
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Piston Pins
lnstallation
The arrow must face thetiming belt side ot theengine and the connectingrod oil hole must face therear of the engine.
CONNECTING ROOotL Hor.E
1. Adjust the length B of the piston pin driver and shaft.
B: 49.70 mm (1.957 in)
PISTON PIN DRIVER SHAFT0t973 - P€qxtlo
Place the piston on the
pin in with a hydraulic
recessed portion of the
on the piston base head.
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PILOT COLLAROTLAF - PF3O1(x'
PISTON PIN BASE INSERT07GAF - PH6o3ttO
PISTON BASE HEADOTHAF - PL2O102
PISTON BASE07973 - 6670500
piston base and press the
press. Make sure that the
piston aligns with the lugs
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Piston Pins
lMeasure the diameter of the piston pin.
Piston Pin Diameter:
Standard lNewl: 20.996 - 21.000 mm
{0.8266 - 0.8268 in}
20.998 - 21.002 mm(0.8267 - 0.8268 in)
Inspection
1.
Oversize:
2. Zeto the dial indicator to the piston pin diameter.
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3. Measure the piston pin to piston clearance. lf the
piston pin clearance is greater than 0.024 mm
(0.0009 inL remeasure using an oversized piston pin.
NOIE: All replacement piston pins are oversize.
Piston Pin-to-Piston Clearance:
Standard lNewl: 0.010 - 0.017 mm
10.0004 - 0.0007 in)
Check the difference betlveen the piston pin diame-
ter and the connecting rod small end diameter.
Piston Pin-to-Connecting Rod Interference:
Standard (New): 0.015 - 0.032 mm(0.0006 - 0.0013 inl
4.
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PistonsCrankshaft
Installation
1. Apply a coat of engine oil to the ring grooves andcylinder bores.
It the crankshaft is already installed.
2. Set the crankshatt to BDC for each cylinder.3. Remove the connecting rod caps, and slip short sections of rubber hose over the threaded ends of theconnecting rod bolts.
4. lnstall the ring compressor, and check that the bear-ang is securely in place.
5. Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in usingthe wooden handle of a hammer. Maintain down-ward force on the ring compressor to prevent ringstrom expanding before entering the cylinder bore.6. Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and checkthe connecting rod-to-crank journal alignmentbefore pushing piston into place.
7. Install the rod caps with bearings, and torque theNUIS IO:
31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m,23 tbf.ft)
Apply engine oil to the bolt threads.
lf the crankshaft is not installed:
2. Remove the rod caps and bearings, and install theflng compressor.
3. Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it inusing the wooden handle of a hammer. Maintaindownward force on the ring compressor to prevent
rings from expanding before entering the cylinderoore,
4. Position all the pistons at top dead center.
The arrow must facethe timing belt sideof the engine.
CONNECTING ROOOIL HOLE
RUBBER HOSES
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3.
4.
1.
6.
Installation
Apply a coat of engine oil to the main bearings androd bearings.
Insert the bearing halves in the cylinder block andconnect|ng rods.
Hold the crankshaft so the rod journals for cylindersNo.2 and No. 3 are straight down.
Lower the crankshaft into the block, seating the rodjournals into connecting rods No.2 and No.3.Install the rod caps and nuts finger tight.
outward.
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise, and seat the jour
nals into connecting rods No. 1 and No. 4, Install
the rod caps and nuts finger-tight. Install the capsso the bearing recess is on the same side as therecess an the rod.
Check the rod bearing clearance with plastigage(see page 7 8). then lorque the capnuts.
Torque:
3l N.m 13.2 kgf.m, 23 lbt.ftl
Apply engine oil to the bolt thleads.
5.
7. Install the thrust washers on the No. 4 journal.
Line up the mark wheninstalling connecting rodcap.
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Coat the thrust washer surtaces and bolt threads
with oil.
Installthe main bearing caps.
Check clearance with plastigage (see page 7-7), then
tighten the bearing cap bolts in 2 steps.
First slsp: 25 N.m {2.5 kgf'm, 18 lbf'ft}
Sscond step: 76 N'm (7.8 kgf'm. 56 lbf'ft)
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLTS TIGHTENING SEOUENCE
NOTE: Whenever any crankshaft or connecting rod
bearing is replaced, it is necessary after reassembly
to run the engine at idling speed until it reaches
normal operating temperature, then continue to run
it for approximatelY 15 minutes.
10.Clean and dry the right side cover mating surfaces.
Apply liquid gasket, part No. 08718 - 0001 or 08718
- 0003, evenly to the block mating surface of the
right side cover and to the inner threads of the bolt
holes. Install it on the cylind€r block
11,
6x1.0mm9.E N.m {1.0 kgt m,7.2 tbf.ft)
NOTE:
. Do not install the parts if five minutes or more
have elapsed since applying the liquid gasket.
Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing the
old residue.
. After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before
filling the engine with oil.
(cont'dl
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RIGHT SIDE
OOWEL PINS
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Master Cylinder/Brake Booster
Removal/lnstallation
1, Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connectors.
2. Remove the reservoir cap from the master cylinder.
3. Remove the brake fluid from the master cvlinder
reservoir with a syringe.
4. Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
To prevent spills, cover the line joints with rags or
shop towels.
5. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts and
wasners.
6. Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or damage the
brake lines when removing the master cylinder.
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may dam.
age the paint; it brake fluid does cont.ct the paint,
wash it oft immediately with water.
7. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the brake booster.
8. Remove the cotter pin and clevis pin from the clevis.
Do not disconnect the clevis by removing it from
the operating rod of the brake booster. lf the clevis
is loosened, adjust the pushrod length before
installing the brake booster (see page 19-15).
To Front Caliper (Without ABS)
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9. Remove the four booster mounting nuts.'10. Pull the brake booster forward until the clevis is
clear of the bulkhead.
11. Remove the brake booster from the enqine com-
panment.
12. Install the brake booster and master cylinder in the
reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. When connecting the brake lines, make sure that
there is no interference between the brake lines
and other parts.
. Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines
when installing the master cylinder.
. lf replacing the master cylinder or brake booster,
check and adjust the pushrod clearance before
installing the master cylinder (see page 19-14).
Fill the master cylinder reservoir, and bleed the
brake system (see page 19-7).
After installation, check the brake pedal height and
brake pedal free play (see page 19-5), and adjust if
necessary.
13 N.m 11.3 kg{.m,I rbf.ft)
13.
14.
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PROPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE
MASTER CYLINDER
15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbl.ftl
BRAXE BOOSTER
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Doors
Front Door Outer Handle Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE; Raise the glass fully.
2.
1.Removel
. Door panel (see page 20-7). Plastic cover {see page 2O-2)
Disconnect the cylinder rod. Remove the retainer
clip, then remove the lock cylinder.
5.
6 x'1.0 mmI N.m {0.9 kgt.m,7 rbf.ftl
LOCK CYLINDER
Remove the bolts securing the
remove the cylinder protector.
>: Eolt locations,2
RETAINEBCLIP
outer handle, then
HANDLE
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4. Pull out the outer handle, Pry the outer handle rod
out of its joint using diagonal cutters.
NOTE:
. To ease reassembly, note location @ ofthe outerhandle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod.. Use a shop towel to protect the opening in the
door.
OUTEBHANDLE
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure each rod is connected securely.. Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
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