1997 HONDA CR-V Wheel replacement

Transfer
4.
Inspection
@E Mako suro lifts, jacks, and safety standsare placod properly lsoe section t).
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it issupported securely.
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheelssecurely.
Shift to E position.
Make a reference mark across the propeller shaftand the transfer assembly flanges.
Separate the propeller shaft from the transferassembly.
8 x 1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 kgl,m,24 lbf.ftlReplace.
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6. Set a dial indicator on the transfer assembly flange.then measure the transfer gear backlash.
STANDARD: 0.06 - 0.16 mm (0.002 - 0.006 inl
7. lf the measurement is out of standard, remove thetransfer assembly and adjust transfer gear backlash{see page '14-232 thru 14-2491.
8. Check for fluid leaks between the mating faces oftransfer cover A and cover B.
9. lf there is a fluid leak, remove the cover, and reDlacethe O-ring.
'10. Check for fluid leaks between the mating face of thetransfer assembly and transmission.
11. lf there is a fluid l€ak, remove the transf€r assem-bly, and replace the O-ring,
12. Check the transfer oil seal for damage and fluidle8ks.
13, lf oil seal replacement is required. remove the trans-fer assembly, replace the oil seal, and adjust thetotal starting torque (see page 1+232 thtu ]'4-249||.
NOTE: Do not replace the oil seal with the transferassembly on the transmission.
COMPANION FLANGE
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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
l7-15
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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Component Locations
lndex
Note these items during disassembly:' lf an intact airbag assembly has been removed from a scrapped vehicle or has been found defective or damaged dur-ing transit, storage or service. it should be deployed (see section 24),a Before removing the gearbox, remove the driver.s airbag assembly and steering wheel.. After installing the gearbox, check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures an the SRssection (24) before performing repairs or servrce.
STEERING WHEELRemoval, page 17,18Disassembly/Reassembly, page 1?,18Installation, page 17-19DRIVER'S AIRBAG ASSEMBLYRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24
STEERING GEARBOXRack Guide Adjustment, page 17-15Removal, page 17-31Disassembly, page 17-34Reassembly, page 17,40Installation, page 17,51VALVE BODY UNITOverhaul, page 17-38
STEERING COLUMNRemoval/lnstallation. page 17-20Inspection, page l7 21Steering Lock Replacement, page 17 22CABLE REELRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24tcNrnoN swtTcHSee s€ction 23
STEERING HOSES, LINESReplacement. page l7-23
Pump Belt Inspection andAdjustment, pag€ t7-14Pump Pressure Check, page 17-16 ot 17-1jReplacemont, page 17-24Disassembly, pa96 17,25Inspection, page 17-26Reassembly. page17-28
RESERVOIRFluid R6placement. page 17 15Fluid Leakage lnspection, page 17-23
END BALL JOINTBallJoint Boot Replacement, page 17-50
17-3
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Rack Guide Adjustment
1.
6.
7.
5.
4.
Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
Loosen the rack guide screw locknut with the spe-
cialtool, then loosen the rack guide screw.
For'98 - 00 models, remove the rack guide screw.
Remove the old sealant from rack guide screw
threaded section, and apply new sealant to the first
three threads. Loosely install the rack guide screw
on the steering gearbox.
RACK GUIDE SCREW
LOCKNUT25 N.m
12.5 kgt m, 18lbtftl
Tighten the rack guide screw to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf'm,
18 lbf.ft), then loosen it.
Retighten the rack guide screw to 3.9 N'm (0.4
kgf.m, 2.9 lbf.ft), then back it off to specified angle.
Specified Return Anglo:
37 model: 10 r 5"'98 - 00 modeb: 20' Max
Tighten the locknut while holding the rack guide
screw.
Check for tight or loose steering through the com-
plete turning travel.
Perform following inspections:
. Steering operation (see page 17-12).
. Power assist with vehicle parked
Fluid Replacement
Check the reseryoir at regular intervals, and add the rec-
ommended fluid as necessary.
CAUTION: Always use Gsnuine Honda Power Steering
Fluid-V or S. Using any other type of power steering
tluid or automatic transmission fluid can cause increassd
wear and poor steering in cold w3athel.
SYSTEM CAPACITY:
0.85 liter {0.90 US. qt. 0.75 lmp.qtl
at disasssmbly
RESERVOIR CAPACITY:
0.,1 liter (0.42 US. gt, 0.35 lmp.qi)
UPPEN LEVEL LINE
LOWER LEVEL LINE
1.Raise the reservoir. then disconnect the return hose
to drain the reservoir. Take care not to spill the fluid
on the body and parts. Wipe off any spilled fluid at
once.
2, Connect a hose of suitable diameter to the discon-
nected return hose, and put the hose end in a suit-
able container.
3. Stan the engine. let it run at idle, and turn the steer-
ing wheel from lock-to-lock several times. When
fluid stops running out of the hose, shut off the
engine. Discard the fluid.
4. Beinstallthe return hose on the reservoar.
5. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line,
6. Start the engine and run it at fast idle. then turn the
steering from lock-to-lock several times to bleed air
from the system.
7. Recheck the fluid level and add some if necessary.
Do not fill the reservoir beyond the upper level line.
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Steering Column
Inspection (cont'dl
1.Move the tilt lever from the loose position to the
lock position 3 to 5 times; then measure the tilt
lever preload 10 mm (0.4 in) from the end of the tilt
rever.
Preload: 70 - 90 N (7 - 9 kgf, 15 - 20 lbf)
lf the measurement is out of the specification.
adjust the preload using the tollowing procedures.
a. Loosen the tilt lever, and set the steering column
in the neutral position.
b, Remove the 6 mm lock bolt. and remove the
stop. Be careful not to loosen the tilt lever when
installing the stop or tightening the 6 mm lock
bolt.
SPRING SCALENLT LOCK BOLTTighten the lock bolt withthe tilt lever raised.
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6 mm LOCK BOLT7 N.m (0,7 kgf.m, S tbtftl
Adjust the preload by turning the tilt lock bolt left
or ri9ht.
Pull up the tilt lever to the uppermost position.
and install the stop. Check the preload again. lf
the measurement is still out of specification,
repeat the above procedures a. through c. to
adjust.
17 -22
SHEAR BOLT
Steering Lock Replacement
1.
7.
Bemove the steering column (see page 17 -20).
Center punch the shear bolt, and drill bolt head off
with a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit.
Remove the shear bolt from the switch body. Be
careful not to damage the switch body when remov-
ing the shear bolt.
Insert the ignition key and turn it to "1".
Push the lock pin down, and pull out the steering
lock body from the steering column.
Insert the ignition key to the new steering lock
body, and turn it to "1".
Push the lock pin down, and insen the steering lock
body into the steering column until it clicks into place.
Loosely installthe new shear bolt.
Check tor proper operation of the steering wheel
lock, and that the ignition key turns freely.
Tighten the shear bolt untilthe hex head twists off.
TWIST.OFF PORNON
8.
10.
SHEAR BOLTReplace.
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Power Steering Pump
Replacement
1.Place a suitable container under the vehicle.
Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
Remove the belt by loosening the pump mountingbolt and pump lock bolt.
PUMP MOUNNNG BOI.T24 N.m 12.4 kgt m, 17 lbl.ftl
PUMP LOCK BOLT24 N.m (2.4 kg{.m, 1, tbfttl
Cover the IVC compressor with several shop towelsto protect it from spilled power steering fluid.Disconnect the pump inlet hose and pump outlethose from the pump, and plug them. Take care notto spill the lluid on the body or parts. Wipe off anyspilled fluid at once.
Remove the pump mounting bolt and pump lockbolt, then remove the pump. Do not turn the steer-ing wheelwith the pump removed.
Cover the opening of the pump with a piece of tapeto prevent foreign materialfrom entering the pump.
PUMP OU'I.TT HOSE
11 N.m (1.1 kgf.m,E rbf.ti)
17-24
7.Connect the pump inlet hose and pump outlet hose.Tighten the pump fittings securely.
Loosely install the pump in the pump bracket withthe mounting bolt and lock bolt.
Install the pump belt.
Note these items du.ing belt instsllation:. Make sure that the power steering belt is proper-
ly positioned on the pulleys.
. Do not get power steering fluid or grease on thepower steering belt or pulley faces, Clean off anyfluid or grease before installation
FOWER STEER G EELT
PUTrlY
Adiust the pump belt (see page 17-141.
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line (see page't7 -151..
10.
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Suspension
Special Tools ............. 18-2
Component Locations
lndex ................ ...... 18-3
Wheel Alignment
Service lnformation ......................,.. 18-4
Camber .................. 18-4
Caster ............... ...... 18-5
Front Toe Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-5
Rear Toe Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-6
Turning Angle Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-6
Wheel/Hub Inspection
Bearing End Play .......................,...... 18-7
Wheel Runout ....... 18-7
Front Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement ..... 18-8
Knuckle/Hub Replacement ............. 18-9
Lower Ball Joint Replacement ....... 18-15
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 18-16
Front Damper
Removal ................. 18-16
Disassembly/lnspection .................. 18-1 7
Reassembly ........... 18-18
lnstallation ............. 18-18
Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement ..... 18-19
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement ...... 18-20
Upper Arm Bushing
Replacement ..... 18-23
Rear Damper
Removal ................. 18-23
Disassembly/1nspection .................. 18-24
Reassembly ........... 18-25
lnstallation ............. 18-25
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Front Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement
Note these items during replacement:
. Replace the self-locking nuts after removal.
. The vehicle should be on the ground before any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightened.. Before tightening the upper and lower mounting nuts on the stabilizer link, adjusr the location of the link with the sus-pension under vehicle load.
. After insta lling the suspension arm, check the front wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary (see page 18-4|.
FLANGE EOLTS10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m,40 tbf.ft)
STABILIZER LINKCheck for daftage.
FLANGE BOLT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kg{.m,16 tbf.ftl
STAEILIZER
AOLT
STABILIZER BARAlign the stabilizer markwith end of stabilizer bushing.
STABILIZERCheck for bending and damage.
UPPER ARMCheck the bushing for deterioration and damage.
FLANGE BOLT1{ x 1.5 mm103 N.m {10.5 kgf.m,76 tbf.ft)
BALL JOINT BOOT. Check for deter'orationano oamage,See page 18 16 for bootreplacement.
LOWER ARMRUBBER BUSHINGCheck for deteriorationand damage.
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SILICONE GREASERUBBER BUSHINGS
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 rr|m 29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft)Feplace.Hold the ball ioint pin using a hex wrenct
BOOTCheck for deteriorationano oamage,
29 N.m {3.0 kgl.m, 2.2 lbf.ftlBefore tightening the llange nut,position the ballioint pinin the middle of its range of travel,with the suspension under vehicle load.
DAMPER FORKRUBBER BUSHINGCheck for deterioration and damage.
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DAMPER FOBKCheck for damage.
SELF.LOCKING NUT14 x 1.5 mmReplace.83 N.m (8.5 kgt.m, 61 lbt.ftl
FLANGE BOLT14 x 1.5 mm89 N.m (9.'l kgl.m, 66 tbf.ft)
10 x 1.25 mm!$ N.m (4.4 kgt.m,32 rbf.ftl
SELF.LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mmBeplace.64 N.m (6.5 kgt.m, 47 lbf.ft)
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