1997 HONDA CR-V Mounting assembly

28. Place a jack under the transmission, raise it just
enough to take it off of the mounts, then remove
the transmission mount bracket.
Remove the front side transmission housino mount-
ing bolt.
29.
30. R€move the rear side transmission housing mount-
ing bolt and the rear engine mounting bolts.
Pull the transmission away from the engine until it
clears the dowel pins, then lower it on the transmis-
sion jack.
Remove thg torque converter assembly from the
transmission.
Remove the starter from the transmission housing.
31.
REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS
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Transmission Housing
Removal
NOTE:
. The illustration shows the 4WD automatic transmission; the 2WD is similar,. Cleanall parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner. and drythemwith compressed air.. Blow out all passages.
. When removing the transmission housing, replace the lollowing:- Transmission housing gasket- Lock washer- O-rings
TRANSMISSION HANGERTRANSMISSION HOUSING
REVERSE GEAN COLLAR
TRANSMISSION HOUSING MOUNTING EOLT
CONNECTOR BRACKET
MAINSHAFT SPEEDSENSOR
REVERSE GEAR
LOCK WASHER
REVERSE SHIFT
MAINSHAFTSUB.ASSEMBLY
TRANSMISSION HOUSINGGASKET
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
TOROUE CONVERTER HOUSINGO-RINGt4wDl
TRANSFER ASSEMBLYt4wDt
10 x 1.25 mm
l4wo)
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BOLTS
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1.Remove the transfer assembly from the torque con-
verter housing. (4WD)
Remove the mainshaft speed sensor from the trans-
mission housing.
Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts,
transmission hanger, and connector bracket.
Align the spring pin on the control shaft with the
transmission housing groove by turning the control
shaft.
Install the special tool over the mainshaft. then
remove the transmission housing as shown.
4.
SPRING PIN
7.
Remove the countershaft reverse gear collar, needle
bearing, and countershaft revsrse gear from the
countershaft,
Remove the lock bolt securing tho reverse shift fork,
then remove the reverse shift fork and reverse
selector together.
Remove the countershaft sub-assemblv and main-
shaft sub-assembly together,
9. Remove the differential assembly.
8.
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Differential
Side Clearance Inspection
1. Instsll the 80 mm set ring in the transmission hous-Ing,
SET RING, 80 mrn
Install the differential assembly in the torque con-verter housing using the specialtool.
Install the transmission housing on the torque con-verter housing, and tighten the transmission hous-ing mounting bolts (see pages 14-252 and t4-253).
TOROUE: 4a N.m l/r.5 kgf.m, 33 tbt.ftl
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4. Tap on the transmission housing side of the diffsrential assembly with the special tool to seat the dif-ferential assemblv.
DBIVER ilo m.n LO.0t746 - 0030100
Measure the clearancs between the 80 mm set ringand the bearing outer race with a feeler gauge,
STANDARD: 0 - 0.15 mm (0 - 0.006 inl
FEEI..ER GAUGE
lf the clearance is out of standard, remove rne setring and measurs its thickness.
Select and instsll a new 80 mm set ring.
SET RING, 80 mm
Recheck the clearance, and make sure it is withinstandard.
7.
Part NumborThicknoss
90414-689-000
90415-689-000
90416-689-000
90417-689-000
90418-689-000
90419-PH8-000
2.50 mm (0.098 in)
2.60 mm (0.102 in)
2.70 mm (0.106 inl
2.80 mm (0.110 in)
2.90 mm (0.114 in)
3.00 mm (0. t'18 inl
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Transmission
Reassembly
NOTE:
. The illustration shows the 4WD automatic transmission; the 2WD is similar.. Clean all parts with ATF.. Replace the following parts:- O-rings- Lock washers- Gaskets- Sealing washers- Locknuts and conical spring washers of each shaft
ATF FEED PIPE
/
ATF FEED PIPES145 mm
SERVO DETENTBASE(37 -98 modeb onlylATF LUBRICATIONPLATE6x1.0mm
2 Bolts'99 - 00 models: 1 Bolts
LOCK.UP VALVEBODY
LOCK.UP SEPARATORPLATE
REGULATOR VALVEBODY
DOWEL PIN
DOWEL PIN
VALVE SPRING
STATOR SHAFT
'-
'112mmll,
rlT
ATFSTRAINER
40 mm
j coNrRoLI SHAFT
COOLER BELIEF VALVE
TOROUE CONVERTERCHECK VALVE
6x1.0mm18olts
DETENTARMSHAFT
6x1,0mm'97 - 98 models:7 Bolts'99 - 00 models:8 Bolts
SERVO BODY('97 - 98 models)
SERVOSEPARATOR PLATE
6x1.0mm3 Bolts
STOP SHAFTBRACKET
SECONDARYVALVE BODY
OOWEL PIN8x40mm
O.RING
STOP SHAFTCHECK BALLS 18'
ATF FEED PIPE112 mm
6x1.0mm5 Eolts
ATF PUMP DRIVENGEAR SHAFT
ATF PUMP DRIVEN
MAIN SEPARATORPLATE
MAIN VALVE EOOY
SECONDARYSEPARATOR
d---.- PLATE--.- CONTROL I.EVER MOUNTING BOLT6x1.0ftm14 N.m (1.4 kgt.m, 10 tbf.ft)(4WD)SERVO BODY('99 - 00 models)
ATF PUMP
6x1.0mm
ATF FEEO PIPE
) / 105.8
/,,!.,::(./ afF FEEO,/ ptpEs
EP,---!ir{+*a r
fpffi4 i
x*hi
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DRIVE GEAR
DOWEL PINTOBOUEHOUSING
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17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
Install the sub-shaft assembly in the transmission
housing (see page 14-210 and 14-2'111.
lnstall the ATF magnet (4WD) in the transmission
housing, if necessary.
Install the reverse idler gear and gear shaft holder
(see page 14-231).
Install the differential assembly in the torque con-
verter housing.
Assemble the mainshaft and countershaft sub-
assembly (see page 14-206 and 14 207],, then install
them together in the torque converter houslng.
COUNTERSHAFTSUB-ASSEMBLY
Turn the shift fork so the large chamfered hole is
facing the fork bolt hole. then install the shift fork
with the reverse selector and torque the lock bolt.
Bend the lock tab against the bolt head.
SHIFI FORK
LOCK WASHERBeplace.
6 r 'l.O mm4 N.m(1.4 ksl.m. 1O lbt.ft)
Large chamfered hole
24.
Install the reverse gear with the collar and needle
bearing on the countershatt.
Align the spring pin on the control shaft with the
transmission housing groove by turning the control
shaft.
SPRING PIN CONTROL SHAFT
TRANSMISSION HOUSING
25. Place the transmission housing on the torque con-
verter housing with a new gasket and the three
dowel pins,
Make sure that the mainshaft speed sensor is not
installed on the transmission housing before
installing the transmission housing on the torque
converter housing.
26. Install the transmission housing mounting bolts
along with the transmission hanger and the connec-
tor bracket, then torque the bolts in two or more
steos in the seouence shown.
NOTE: The illustration shows the 4WD automatic
transmission. The 4WD has 19 transmission hous-
ing mounting bolts; the 2WD has 18 bolts.
TOROUE: 44 N.m {,[.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf'ft)
{cont'd)
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SPRING PIN
TNANSMISSION
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Transmission
1.
lnstallation
Flush the ATF cooler as described on page 14-264
and 14-265.
Install the torque converter assembly on the main-
shaft with a new O-ring.
lnstall the starter on the transmission housing, and
install the 14 mm dowel pins in the torque converter
housing.
44 N.m {{.5 kgf.m,33 rbf.f0
Place the transmission on a jack, and raise it to
engine level.
Anach the transmission to the engine, then install
the rear engine mounting bolts and the transmis-
sion housing mounting bolt (rear sidel.
14 mm DOWEL PIN
REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS
la x 1.5 mm8:l N.m (8.5 kgf.m, 61 lbf.ftl
MOUNTING BOLT {REAR SIDEI12 x 1.25 mm6il N.m 16.5 kgd.m, 47 tbt.ttl
6. Install the transmission housing mounting bolt
(front side).
TRANSMISSION HOUSING MOUNNNG BOLT
{FRONT SIDE)12 x 1.25 mm6,1 N m (6 5 kgl m, 47 lbf'ftl
Install the transmission mount bracket. Tighten the
bolt loosely, then tighten the nuts to the specified
torque, and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
7.
12 x 1,25 mm6,a N.ft (6.5 kgtm,47rbf.ft)
t@
TRANSMISSION MOUNTBRACKET
12 x 1 .25 mm74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m,s{ tbtftl
(cont'd)
TBANSMISSION MOUNT
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Rear Differential AssemblY
Troubleshooting
Most problems in the unit are to be diagnosed by identifying noises from the gears or bear'ngs'
care should be taken during diagnosis not to confuse differential noises with those from other drivetra'n components'
SymptomProbable CauseRemedy
Will not go into 4WD mode. Fluid level too low
. Incorrect fluid type
. Add fluid. Replace
Will not return to 2WD modeIncorrect fluid typeDrain and fill the differential
Gear or bearing noisesFluid level too low
Incorrect fluid type
Damaged or chipped gears
Add fluid
Drain and fill the differential
Replace the differential carrier
assemory
Overheating. Fluid leveltoo low
. Incorrect fluid type
. Add fluid. Drain and fill the differential
Fluid leakFluid level too high
Clogged breather hose
Worn or damaged oil seal
Damaged sealing washer
Loose mounting bolts or inade-
quate sealing
Lower to proper level
Clean or replace
Replace
Replace
Recheck torque or aPPIY sealant
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