1997 HONDA CR-V Washer

Connecting Rod and Crankshaft
End Play
1. Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler
gauge.
Connecting Rod End Play:
Stsndard (Nsw): 0.15 - 0.30 mm
{0.006 - 0.012 in)
Service Limit: 0./t0 mm 10.016 in)
2. lf the connecting rod end play is out-of-tolerance,
install a new connecting rod.
lf it is still out-of-tolerance, replace the crankshaft
{see pages 7-9 and 7-20).
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3. Push the crankshaft firmly away from the dial indi-
cator, and zero the dial against the end of the
crankshaft. Then pull the crankshaft firmly back
toward the indicator; the dial reading should not
exceed the service limit.
Crankshaft End Play:
Stand.rd (New): 0.10 - 0,35 mm(0.004 - 0.014 inl
Service Limit: 0.45 mm (0.018 inl
4. lf end play is excessive, inspect the thrust washers
and thrust surface on the crankshaft. Reolace oans as
necessary. Thrust washer thickness is fixed and
must not be changed either by grinding or shim-
mrng.
SCREWORIVER
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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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Engine Oil
Inspection
2.
1.Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn off theengine. Allow the oil a few minutes to drain backinto the oil pan so the dipstick will show the actuallevet,
Make certain that the oil level indicated on the dip-stick is between the upper and lower marks. Insertthe dipstick carefully to avoid bending it.
lf the level has dropped close to the lower mark,add oil until it reaches the upper mark.
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Replacement
CAUTION: Remove the drain plug caretuly white theengino is hot; the hot oil may cause scalding.
1. Warm up the engine.
2. Drain the engine oil.
WASHERR€place.ORAIN BOL4il N.m {4.5 kgtm,33 lbf.ft)Do not overtighten.
3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer, and refill
with the recommended oil.
RequirementAPI Service Grade: Use "Energy
Conserving " SJ or "Energy
Conserving ll" SH grade oil. SAE
5W - 30 preferred: You can also
use an oil that bears the API
CERTIFICATION mark.
Capacity3.5 { (3.7 US qt,3.1 lmp qt)
at oil change.
3.8 / (4.0 US qt,3.3 lmp qr)
at oil change including filter.
4.6 { (4.9 US qt, 4.0 lmp qt)
after engine overhaul.
Change
Inlerval
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or12 months (Normal conditions)
Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6months (Severe conditions).
NOTE: Under normal conditions, the oil filtershould be replaced at every other oil change. Undersevere conditions, the oil filter should be replacedat each oil change.
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Engine Coolant Refilling and Bleeding
1. Slide the heater lemperature control lever to maxi
mum heat.
Make sure the engine and radiator are cooi to the
touch.
2. Remove the radiator caP.
3. Loosen the drain plug, and drain the coolant.
4. Remove the drain bolt from the cylinder block.
DRAIN PLUG
DRAIN BOLT78 N.m {8.0 ksl.m, 58 lbtft}
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6.
7.
Apply liquid gasket to the drain bolt threads, then
reinstall the bolt with a new washer and tighten it
securely.
Tighten the radiator drain plug securely.
Remove, drain and reinstall the reservoir' Fill the
tank halfway to the MAX mark with water, then up
to the MAX mark with antitreeze.
(cont'd)
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Fuel Supply System
System Description
The fuel supply system consists of a fuel tank, in-tank
high-pressure fuel pump. PGM-Fl main relay, fuel filter,
fuel pressure regulator, fuel injectors, and fuel delivery
and return lines. This system delivers pressure-regulat-
ed fuel to the fuel injectors and cuts the fuel delivery
when the engine is not running.
Fuel Pressure
Relieving
Before disconnecting fuel pipes or hoses, release pres-
sure from the system by loosening the 12 mm banjo
bolt on the too of the fuel filter.
Do not smoke while working on the fuel system.
Ke€p open flames or sparks away from your work
area,
Be sure to relieve fuel pressure while the ignition
switch is off.
Write down the frequencies for the radio's preset
buttons.
Disconnect the battery negative cable from the bat-
tery negative terminal.
Remove the fuel fill cap.
Use a box end wrench on the 12 mm banjo bolt at
the fuel filter while holding the fuel filter with anoth-
er wrench.
Place a rag or shop towel over the '12 mm banjo bolt.
Slowly loosen the 12 mm banjo bolt one complete
rurn 12 mm BANJoBOLT
1.
SHOP TOWEL
NOTE: Replace the washers whenever the 12 mm
banio bolt is loosened or removed.
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Inspection
1, Relieve fuel pressure.
2. Remove the 12 mm banjo bolt on the fuel filter while
holding the fuel filter with another wrench. Attach
the 12 mm fuel pressure adapter bolt and the special
tool.
FUEL PRESSUREREGULATON
FUELPRESSUREGAUGE07406 - 0040001
The illustration shows'97 - 98 models,'99 - 00 models are similar.
Start the engine. Measure the fuel pressure with the
engine idling and the vacuum hose of the fuel pres-
sure regulator disconnected from the fuel pressure
regulator and pinched. lf the engine will not start,
turn the ignition switch on (ll), wait for two seconds,
turn it off, then back on again and read the fuel
pressure.
Pressure should be:'97 - 98 mod€ls:
260 -31O kPa 12.7 - 3.2 kgf/cm,, 38 - 46 psil'99 - 0O models:
270 - 32O kPa Q.A - 3.2 kgf/cm', ifo - /U psil
Reconnect vacuum hose to the fuel pressure regulator.
Prgs3ure should be:'97 - 98 models:
210 - 25O kPa 12.1- 2.6 kgf/cm', 30 - 37 psi)'99 - 00 models:
22O -26iJ kPa 12.2 - 2.7 kgt/cm', 31 - 38 psi)
lf the fuel pressure is not as specified, first check the
fuel pump (see page 11- 183). lf the fuel pump is OK,
check the following:
. lf the fuel pressure is higher than specified,
inspect for:- Pinched or clogged fuel return hose or line.- Faulty fuel pressure regulator (see page 11-
181).
. lf the fuel pressure is lower than specified. inspect
for:- Clogged fuel filter.- Faulty fuel pressure regulator (see page 11-
1811.- Fuel line leakage.
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Fuel Supply System
Fuel Filter
Replacamont
. Do not smoke whilo working on tuol syslom,Keep open flame away from your work area.. While rsplscing ths fuolfihor. bo careful to ko€p a safedistanca betweon baftsry tarminals and any tools,
The fuel filter should be replaced whenever the fuel Dres-sure drops below the specified value* with the fuel pres-
sure regulator vacuum hose disconnected and pinchedl
after making sure that the fuel pump and the fuel pres-
sure regulator are OK.
i: '97 - 98 modelsi 260 - 310 kPa 12.7 - 3.2 kgllcm2,3g -
46 psil'99 - 00 mod6fs: 270 - 320 kP8 12.8 - 3.2 kgilcm2, 40 -
il7psi)
1, Place a shop towel under and around the fuel filter.
2. Relieve fuel pressure (see page l1-l7B).
3. Remove the engine wire harness bracket and power
steering feed hose clamp.
4. Remove the banjo bolt and the fuel feed pipe whilesupporting the fuel filter with another wrench. assnown.
Remove the fuelfilter clamp and fuel filter,
Install the new fuel filter in the reverse orde. ofremoval, and note these items:
. When assembling, use new washers as shown.. Clean the flared joint of high pressure nosesthoroughly before reconnecting them.
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12 mmSEAUNGBOLT33 hl.m
l3.a kgt m,25 lbt frl
9.8 N.|n11.0 kgf'm,t.2 tbt.ftl
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Fuel Supply System
Low Fuel Indicator System
Indicator Light Testing
NOTE: Refer to section 23forthe lowfuel lndicator circuit
clragram.
1. Check the No. 25 METER (7.5 A) fuse in the under-
dash fuse/relay box before testing.
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
@ Do not smoke while working on the
fuel system. Keep open flame away trom the work
aroa. Drain fuel only into an approved container.
Drain the fuel into an aoDroved container. Then
install the drain bolt with a new washer.
Add less than 8 f (2.1 U.S. Gal. 1.8 lmp. Gal) of fuel,
and turn the ignition switch ON {ll). The low fuel indi-
cator light should come on within four minutes.
INDICATON LIGHT
. lf the light comes on within four minutes, go tostep 8.
. lf the light does not come on within four min-
utes. go to step 5.
Remove the seat cushion (see section 20).
Remove the fuel tank access panel from the floor,
and disconnect the 5P connector from the fuel pump,
Connect the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals with a jumper
wire.
. lf the lightcomeson, checkthe sending unit.. lf the light does not come on, check for:- an open in the GRN/yEL wire between thefuel unit and fuel gauge assembly.- blown bulb.- poor ground (G552).
FUEI- PUMP 5P CONNECTOR (C562)
JUMPER WIRE
IGRN/YEL}
7.
1 1-1 86
Wire sid€ ol tem€le terminals
8. Add 4 / of fuel (1.1 U.S. Gal, 0.9 lmp. Gal). The light
should go off within four minutes.
. lJ the light does not go off, check for:- a short in the GRNA/EL wire between the fuel
gauge sending unit and fuel gauge assembly.- faulty gauge assembly.
. lf the light goes off, the low fuel indicator light is
oK.
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