1997 HONDA CR-V body

Towing
lf the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional
towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another
vehjcle with just a rope or chain. lt is very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.
Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on
the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the
vehicle.
Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses tlvo pivoting
arms that go under the tires lfront or rear) and lifts them
off the ground. The other two tires remain on the
ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be
seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted.
Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables
with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of
the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of
the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and
body can be seriously damaged if thjs method of towing
is attempted. This methed of towing the CR-V is
unaccePtable.
The onlv recommended way of towing the CR-V is on a
flat-bed truck. Two wheel drive CR-V's may also be
towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Towing the four-wheel dlive CR-v with only two
wheels on the ground will damage parts of the 4wD
system. It this vehicle is damaged, it should be towed
on a flat-bed truck ol trailel.
It the 2 wheel drive CR-v is towed wiih all tour wheels
on the ground, do the following:
Manual Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Shift the transmission in Neutral
Automatic Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Sta rt the engine.
. Shift to lD.l position. then E position.
. Turn off the engine.
lmproper towing preparation will damage the
transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. lf
you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine,
the vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed truck.
lf the vchicle is towed with four wheels on the ground,
il is best to tow the vehicle no larther than 50 miles (80
km), and keep the speed below 35 mph {55 km/h).
Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by ihe bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers ale not dosigned
to support the vehicle's weight.
Front:
Rear:
lOwlNG HOOKS .ndTIE DOWN BRACKETS
TIE DOWN BRACKET
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Service Precautions
Parts Marking Locations
To deter vehicle theft, cenain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number {VlN). Original partswill have self-adhesive labels or labels attached with a break-off bolt. Replacement body parts will have self-adhesivelabels, and replacement engine and transmission parts will be stamped with a code tor spare parts.
NOTE:
. Be careful nottodamagethe parts marking labelsduring body repairs. Maskthe labels before repainting.' Label location letters without parenthesis indicate original parts. Letters with parenthesis indicate replacement pans.
A, (A): Engine
B, (B): Transmission
C, (C): Front Bumoer
D, (D); Hood
E, (E): Tailgate
F, (F): Rear Bumper
G, (G): Front Fenders (Lefr and Right)H, {H): Front Doors (Left and Right}
l, (l): Rear Doors (Left and Right)
J, (J): Outer Side Panel (Left and Right)
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Specifications
Standards and Service Limits ............... 2-2
Design Specifications .................. .......... 2-12
Body Specifications ..........2-14
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Automatic Transmission - Section 14
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Unit of length: mm (in)
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MEASUREMENTSTANDARD (NEWISERVICE LIMIT
TransmissionMainshaft 2nd gear thrust washer thickness3.97 - 4.00 10.156 - 0.157)4.02 - 4.05 {0.158 - 0.159)4.07 - 4.1010.160 0.161)4.12 - 4.15 (0.162 - 0.163)4.17 4.20 (0.164 0.165)4.22 - 4.25 10.166 - 0.167 )4.27 - 4.30 (0.168 - 0.169)4.32 4.35 (0.170-0.171)
4.37 - 4.40 (0.172 0.173)4.42 - 4.45 (0.174 - 0. r75)
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IWear or damage
Thrust washer thicknessl'rainshaft ball bearing left sideMainshaft 1st gear
Countershaft 3rd gear splined washerSub-shaft 4th gear thrust washer
2.95 3.05 (0.116 0.120)2.43 - 2.50 (0.096 - 0.098)4.9s - 5.00 (0.195 - 0.197)2.93 - 3.00 (0.115 - 0.1181
Wear or damage
tIWear or damage
One-way clutch contact area LD.Countershaft 1st gearParking gearMainshaft feed pipe A, O.D. (at 15 mm trom end)Mainshaft feed pipe B, O.D. (at 30 mm from end)Countershaft teed pipe O.D. lat 15 mm from end)Sub-shaft feed pipe O.D. (at 15 mm from end)Mainshatt sealing ring thickness(29 mm and 35 mm)Mainshaft bushing I.D.Mainshaft bushing l.D.Countershaft bushing l.D.Sub shatt bushing LD.Mainshaft sealing ring groove width
83.339 83.365 (3.2810 3.2821)66.685 - 66.698 (2.6254 - 2.6259)8.97 - 8.98 (0.353 - 0.354)5.97 5.98 {0.2350 - 0.2354)7.97 - 7.98 (0.3138 - 0.3142)7.97 ,7.98 (0.3138 - 0.3142)1.87 - 1.97 (0.074-0.078)
6.018 - 6.030 (0.2369 - 0.2374)9.000 - 9.015 (0.3543 - 0.3549)8.000 - 8.022 (0.3150-0.3158)
8.000 - 8.022 (0.3150 0.3158)2.025 - 2.075 (0.0797 0.0811)
Wear or damageWear or damage8.95 (0.352)
5.95 (0.234)
7.95 (0.313)
7.95 {0.313)1 .42 $.O72)
5.045 (0.2380)
9.03 (0.356)
8.03 (0.316)
8.03 (0.316)
2.095 (0.082)
ATF pumpATF pump gear side clearanceATF pump gear'to body clearance DriveDrivenATF pump driven gear LD.ATF pump driven gear shaft O.D.
0.03 - 0.05 (0.001 - 0.002)0.1050 0.1325 (0.004, 0.005)0.0350 - 0.0625 10.001 - 0.002)14.016* 14.034 (0.5518 0.5525)13.980 - 13.990 {0.5504 0.5508)
0.0710.003)
Wear or damageWear or damage
Regulatorvalve bodySealing ring contact area l.D,35.000 35.025 {1.3780 - 1.3782)35.050 (1.3799)
Stator shaftInside of diameter oI bearing contact areaOn torque convener sideOn ATF pump side2't .o00 27 .021 I '1 .063 , 1 .064)29.000 - 29.01311.r417 1.1422)Wear or damageWear or damage
Shifting device andparking brake con'trol
Reverse shitt fork finger thicknessParking brake pawl
Parking gear
5.90 - 6.00 {0.232,0.236)5.40 (0.213)
lWear or other defect
Servo bodyShift fork shatt bore l.D.Shift fork shatt valve bore l.D.14.000 - 14.010 (0.55'l2 - 0.5516)37.000 - 37.039 (1.4567 - 1.4582)37.045 (1.4585)
DifferentialcarrierPinion shaft contact area LD.Carrierto-pinion shaft clearanceDriveshafvintermediate shaft contact are l.D. 2WD4WDCarrier to driveshalt clearanceCarrier-to-intermediate shaft clearance
'18.010 - 18.028 10.709 - 0.710)0.023 - 0.057 {0.001 - 0.002}26.025 - 26.045 (1.0246 - 1.0254)28.025 - 28.045 (1.103 - 1.104)0.045 - 0.08610.002 0.003)0.075 - 0.111 10.003- 0.004)
0.r {0.004)
0.12 (0.005)
0.15 (0.006)
Differentialprnron gearBacklasht.D.Pinion gear'to-pinion shaft clearance
0.05 - 0.15 (0.002 - 0.006)18.062 - 18.066 (0.7103 - 0.7113)0.055 - 0.095 10.0022 - 0.0037)otu to.oout
Set ring-to-bearing outer race clearance0 0.15 (0 - 0.006)Adjust
TransferDiameter of roller bearing contact areaTransfer shaft (transfer gear side)Transfer shaft (middle of shaft)Transfer drive gearTransfer driven gear shaft {driven gear side)Transfer driven gear shaft {splined side)Transfer gear backlashTotalstarting torque N.m (kgf.cm, lbf.in)
38.485 38.500 (1.515 - 1.516)27 .917 - 21 .990 |.1.101 - 1.102)40.002 - 40.018 (1.575 - 1.576)35.002 35.018 (1.378 - 1.379)26.975 26.988 (1.062 -'l.063)
0.060 0.160 (0.002 - 0.006)2.64 - 3.41127.3 - 35.4,23.1 30.71
38.43 (1.513)
27.92 (1.099)
39.95 (1.573)
34.95 (1.376)
26.92 (1.060)
AdiustAdiust
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Body Specifications
Unit: mm (in)
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,r1.?
Performance Test
Disconnect the wire from terminal N4.
Make a connection as described below using as
heavy a wire as possible (preferably equivalent to
the wire used for the vehicle).
Connect the battery as shown. lf the starter pinion
pops out. it is working properly. To avoid damaging
the starter, do not leave the battery connected for
more than 10 seconds.
3.
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Disconnect the battery from the M terminal. lf the
pinion does not retract, the hold-in coil is working
properly. To avoid damaging the starter, do not
leave the battery connected for more than 10 sec
onds.
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5. Disconnect the battery also from the body. lf the
pinion retracts immediately, it is working properly,
To avoid damaging the starter, do not leave the bat-
terv connected for more than 10 seconds.
6.
7.
Clamp the starter firmly in a vise.
Connect the starter to the battery as described in
the diagram below, and confirm that the motor
starts and keeps rotating.
8, lf the electric current and motor soeed meet the
specifications when the battery voltage is at 11.5 V,
the starter is working properly.
Specifications:
MakerElectric currentMotor speed
DENSO90 A or less3,000 rpm or
more
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lgnition Control Module (lCMl Input Test
NOTE:
. See section 11 when the malfunction indicator lamp(MlL) comes on.
. Perform an input test for the ignition control module(lCM) after finishing the fundamental tests for the
ignition system and the fuel and emissions systems.
. '97 -'98 models: The tachometer should operate nor-
mally if the ICM is OK.
L Remove the distributor ignition (Dl) cap, the distrib-
utor ignition (Dl) rotor, and the leak cover.
2. Disconnect the wires from the lCM.
8LU WIRE{'97 - '98 models}
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7.
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll). Check for voltage
between the BLK,^/EL wire and body ground. There
should be battery voltage.
. lf there is no battery voltage, check the BLK/rEL
wire betlveen the ignition switch and the lclvl.
. lf there is baftery voltage, go to step 4.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll). Check for voltage
between the WHT/BLU wire and body ground. There
should be battery voltage.
. lf there is no batteryvoltage, check:- ignition coil.- WHT/BLU wire between the ICM and ignition
corl.
. lf there is battery voltage, go to step 5,
'97 model: Disconnect the ECM/PCM connector A(32P). Check for continuity on the YEL/GRN wire
between the ICM and ECM/PCM. There should be
continuity.'98 - 00 models: Disconnect the ECM,PCM connector
B (25P). Check for continuity on the YEUGRN wire
between the ICM and ECM/PCM. There should be
continuity.
Check for continuity on the YEUGRN wire to body
ground. There should be no continuity.
Reconnect the ECM/PClvl connector.
'97 -'98 models: Check for continuity on the BLU
wire between the test tachometer connector and the
lCM. There should be continuity.
'97 -'98 models: Check for continuity on the BLU
wire to body ground. There should be no continuity.
lf all the tests are normal, replace the lCM.
9.
'10.
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Charging System
Troubleshooting (cont'dl
'97 modol: Alternator Control System Test {U.S.A. model)
NOTE: Before testing, check proper operation ofthe ELD by checking for a DTC (see section .11).
CAUTION: Be sure to use a voltmeterwith ils positive terminal connected tobattery positive and hs negative termi-nalto the 4P connector terminal No. 2.
BATTERY
Wire side offemale terminals
{WHT/GRNI
ALTERNATORirP CONNECTOR
ALTEFNATOR4P CONNECTOR
Chock for a short in the circuitIALTC line):1. Disconnect the 4P connectorfrom the alternator.2. Start the engine, and turn theheadlights thigh beami ON.3. Me8sure voltage between the4P connector terminal No. 2and the positive terminal ofthe battery.
lstherelVorless?
Check for an open in the wire(ALTC linel:1. Turn the headlight and igni-tion switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 32P connectorfrom the ECN4/PCM.3. Check tor continuity betweenthe EcM/PcM 32P connectorterminal No.30 and alternator4P connector terminal No. 2-
Repair open in the wi.e betwoenthe atternator and ECM/PCM.ls there continuity?
Check for a shorl in the wiroIALTC line):1. Turn the headlight and ign;,I|on swrtcn UFF2. Disconnect the 32P connectorfrom the EcM/PcM.3. Check tor continuity betweenthe ECM/PCN4 32P connectorterminal No. 30 and bodyground.
Subslitute a known-good ECM/PCM, and recheck.It prescribed voha96 b now avail-able, replace the original ECM/PCM.
ls there continuity?
R€prir short in the wire betweenthe altornator and the ECM/PCM.
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
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Wire side of ] ALTCfemale terminals I tWHT/cRNl
tlWHT/GRN)
female terminals
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ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A {32P}
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272A2S30:t2
Wire side of I ALTCfemale terminals {WHT/GRNI
f)
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