1997 HONDA CR-V clearance

Cylinder Head/Valve Train
Speciaf Tools .............6-2
Valve Clearance
Adiustment ............6-3
Valve Seals
Replacement (cylinder head
removal not requiredl ................. 6-5
Crankshaft Pulley and Pulley Bolt
Replacement .........6-7
Timing Belt
I llustrated lndex ............................... 6-8
Inspection ............., 6-9
Tension Adjustment ........................ 6-9
Removal ...........,..... 6-10
lnstallation .............6-11
Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation (CKFI
Sensor
Replacement .........6-13
Cylinder Head
lllustrated lndex ............................... 6-14
Removal .................6-16
Warpage ................6-27
lnstallation ............. 6-30
Camshafts
lnspection ..............6-22
Valves, Valve Springs and Valve Seals
Removal ................, 6-23
lnstallation ............. 6-29
Valve Guides
Valve Movement ............,,,,.,............ 6-25
Replacement .........6-25
Reaming .................6-27
Valve Seats
Reconditioning ......6-28
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Valve Clearance
Adiustment
Adjust the valves only when the cylinder head tempera-
ture is less than 100"F (38"C).
1. Remove the cylinder head cover.
Remove the middle cover (see page 6-11).
Set the No. 1 piston at TDC. The "UP" mark on the
pulleys should be at the top, and the TDC marks on
the pulleys should align with the pointers on the back
POINTERPOINTER
Adjust the valves on No. 1 cylinder.
Intake: 0.08 - 0.12 mm (0.003 - 0.005 inl
Exhaust: 0.16 - 0.20 mm (0.006 - 0.008 in)
Loosen the locknut, and turn the adiustment screw
until the feeler gauge slides back and forth with a
slight amount of drag.
LOCI(NUT9 x 0.75 m.n
Adiusting Screw Locations:
INTAKE
No.4 No.3 No.2
(cont'd)
6-3
25 N.m 12.5 kgf.m, 18lbf.ft)
EXHAUST
No. 1
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Valve Clearancev
Adjustment (cont'dl
6. Tighten the locknut, and check the clearance agajn.
Repeat the adjustment if necessary.
GAUGE
Rotate the crankshaft 180" counterclockwise (camshaft
pulley turns 90').
The "UP" marks should be on the exhaust side. Adjust
the valves on No. 3 cylinder.
.UP" MARKS
7.
8. Rotate the crankshaft 180" counterclockwise to brinq
No. 4 piston to TDC.
The "UP" marks should be pointing straight down.
Adjust the valves on No. 4 cylinder.
Rotate the crankshaft 180'counterclockwise to brino
No.2 piston to TDC.
The "UP" marks should be on the intake side. Adiust
the valves on No. 2 cylinder.
Install the cylinder head cover (see page 6-32).
Retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt (see page 6-7).
10.
11.
"UP" MARKS
"UP" MARKS
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Camshafts
4.
Inspection
1.
7.
Loosen the adjusting screws.
Remove the camshaft holders.
Mark the rocker arms, then remove them.
Reinstall the camshaft and holders. Tighten the
camshaft holder bolts in a crisscross pattern, begin-
ning with the inner bolts.
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m.7.2 lbf.ft)
Seat the camshafts by pushing them toward the dis-
tributor end of the head with a screwdriver.
Zero the dial indicator against the end of the
camshaft, push the camshaft back and forth and
read the end play.
Camshaft End Play:
Standard lNewl: 0.05 - 0.15 mm
10.002 - 0.005 in)
Service Limit: 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Unscrew the camshaft holder bolts two turns at a
time, in a crisscross pattern, Then remove the
camshaft holder bolts from the cvlinder head.
Lift the camshafts out of the cylinder head. wipe
them clean, then inspect the lift ramps, Replace the
camshaft if any lobes are pitted, scored, or exces-
sively worn.
Clean the camshaft journal surfaces in the cylinder
head, then set the camshaft back in Dlace. Place aplastigage strip across each journal.
Install the camshaft holders. and torque the bolts tothe values and in the sequence shown on page 6-31.
NOTE: Do not rotate the camshafts during inspection.
8.
10.
6-22
11. Remove the camshaft holders. Measure the widest
portion of plastigage on each journal.
Camshatt-to HoldGr Oil Clearance:
Standard {Newl: 0.030 - 0.069 mm
{0.0012 - 0.0027 in}
Servico Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
12. lf camshaft-to-holder oil clearance is out of toler-
ance:
. And the camshaft has already been replaced,
you must replace the cylinder head.. lf the camshaft has not been replaced, first check
total runout with the camshaft suoDorted on V-
blocks.
Camshaft Total Runout:
Standard (N6w): 0.03 mm (0.001 in) max.
Service Limit 0.04 mm (0.(X)2 in)
Rotat6 camshattwhile measuring.
- lf the total runout of the camshafts is within tol-
erance, replace the cylinder head
- lf the total runout is out of tolerance, replace the
camshafts and recheck. lf the oil clearance is still
out of tolerance, replace the cylinder head.
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Valve Guides
Valve Movement
1. Measure the guide-to-stem clearance with a dial
indicator while rocking the stem in the direction of
normal thrust (wobble method),
lntake Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance:
Standard (Newl: 0.04 - 0.10 mm
(0.002 - 0.004 in)
Service Limit 0.16 mm (0.006 in)
Exhaust Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance:
Standard {Newl: 0.10 - 0.16 mm
(0.004 - 0.006 inl
Service Limit: 0,22 mm (0.009 inl
lf the measurement exceeds the service limit,
recheck using a new valve.
lf the measurement is now within the service limit,
reassemble using a new valve.
lf the measurement still exceeds the limit, subtract the
O.D. of the valve stem, measured with a micrometer,
from the l.D. of the valve guide, measured with an
inside micrometer or ball gauge.
Take the measurements in three places along the
valve stem and three places inside the valve guide
The difference between the largest guide measure-
ment and the smallest stem measurement should
not exceed the service limit.
lntake Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance:
Standard (New): 0.02 - 0.05 mm
{0.001 - 0.002 in)
Service Limit: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
Exhaust Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance:
Standard (New): 0.05 - 0.08 mm
(0.002 - 0.003 in)
Service Limit: 0.11 mm (0.004 in)
2.
3.
Replacement
1. As illustrated below, use a commercially available
air-impact valve guide driver attachment modified
to fit the diameter of the valve guides. In most
cases, the same procedure can be done using the
sDecial tool and a conventional hammer.
VALVE GUIDE DRIVER(Commerciallv available)
2.
3.
(0.25 inl I
_,1-r
,_T-_lrl
'11.3 mm(0.{,r in}
orVALVE GUIDE DRIVER, 6.6 mm0t9a:I - G5t01q)
Select the proper replacement guides. and chill
them in the freezer section of a refrigerator for
about an hour.
Use a hot plate or oven to evenly heat the cylinder
head to 300"F (150"C). Monitor the temperature with
a cooking thermometer. Do not get the head hofter
than 300'F (150"C); excessive heat may loosen the
valve seaIs.
6.4 mm
CAUTION: To avoid burns, uss heavy gloves when
handling the heated cylinder head.
(cont'd)
6-25
*]-- sz mm' l2.21inl
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Cylinder Head
Reaming
NOTE: For new valve guides only.
1. Coat the reamer and the valve guide with cutting oil.
2. Rotate the reamer clockwise the full length of the
valve guide bore.
Continue to rotate the reamer clockwise while
removing it from the bore.
Thoroughly wash the guide in detergent and water
to remove anY cutting residue.
Check clearance with a valve (see page 6-25).
Verify that the valves slide in the intake and exhaust
valve guides without exerting pressure.
3.
4.
5.
6.
vALvE GUIDE REAMER,6.6 mm0798i1 - 657010O
REAMER HANDLE
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Warpage
NOTE: lf camshaft-to-holder oil clearances (see page G22)
are not within specification, the head cannot be resur-
faced.
lf camshaft-to-holder oil clearances are within specifica-
tions, check the head for warpage. Measure along the
edges, and three ways across the center.
. if warpage is less than 0.05 mm (0.002 in) cylinder
head resurfacing is not required
lf warpage is between 0.05 mm (0.002 in) and 0.2 mm
(0.008 in), resurface cylinder head.
Maximum resurface limit is 0.2 mm (0.008 in) based
on a height of 132.0 mm (5.20 in).
Cylind€r Hesd Height:
Standard {New}: 131.95 - 132.05 mm
15.195 - 5.199 inl
PRECISION STRAIGHT EDGE
6-27
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Cylinder Head
Installation (cont'dl
'13. Align the marks on the cylinder head plug to thecylinder head upper surface, then install the cylin
der head plug in the end of the cylinder head.
CYLINOER HEADPLUGReplace.
lnstallthe back cover.
To set the camshafts at TDC position for the No. lpiston, align the holes in the camshafts with theholes in the No. l camshaft holders and insert 5.0mm pin punches in the holes. Install the keys into
the camshaft grooves.
37 N m (3.8 *gl.m, 27 lbt.tr)
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgtm,7.2|hrftl
Push the camshaft pulleys onto the camshafts. thentighten the retaining bolts to the torque specified.
6-32
14.
KEYS
I x 1.25 mm
6x1.0mm
Install the timing belt (see page 6-1 1).
Adjust the valve clearance (see page 6-3).
Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and thegroove.
lnstall the head cover gasket in the groove of thecylinder head cover. Seat the head cover gasket in
the recesses for the camshaft first, then work it into
the groove around the outside edges. Make sure thehead cover gasket is seated securely in the corners
of the recesses with no gap.
17.
'18.
19.
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Engine Block
Speciaf Tools .............7-2
lllustrated lndex ................................... 7-3
Flywheel and Drive Plate
Replacement ..,.,....7-5
Connecting Rod and Grankshaft
End Play .................7-6
Main Bearings
Cfearance ...............7 -7
Selection ................7-8
Connecting Rod Bearings
Clearance ...............7-8
Selection ................7-9
Pistons and Crankshaft
Removal .................7-9
Crankshaft
Inspection .............. 7-11
Pistons
fnspection ..............7-12
fnstaflation .............7-20
Cylinder Block
Inspection ..............7-13
Piston Pins
Removal ..,.......,,..... 7-14
Installation ............. 7-15
Inspection .............. 7-16
Connecting Rods
Selection ................7 -14
Piston Rings
End Gap .................7 -17
Ring-to-Groove Clearance ............... 7 -17
Replacement .........7-18
Alignment .............. 7-18
Crankshaft Oil Seal
lnstallation ............. 7-19
Crankshaft
lnstalfation .............7-20
Oil Seals
fnstalfation ....,..,.....7-23
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