1997 HONDA CR-V fluid

MaintenanceBack-up Light Switch
Transmission Fluid
NOTE: Check the fluid with the engine OFF and vehicle
on level ground.
1. Remove the filler plug. then check the level and
condition of the fluid.
FILLER PLUG44 N.m {4.5 kgf.m. 33 lbf ftl
ll
Ptopet Level
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ll| | Replaco.
The fluid level must be up to the filler hole. lf it is
below the hole, add fluid until it runs out. then rein-
stall the tiller plug with a new washer.
lf the transmission fluid is diny, remove the drain
plug and drain the fluid.
FILLEB PLUGa,a N.m 14.5 kgf..n. 33 lbt'ftl
DRAIN PLUG39 N m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf'ft)WASHERReplace.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer. and
refill the transmission fluid to the proper level.
NOTE: The drain plug washer should be replaced at
every fluid change.
Reinstall the filler plug with a new washer.
Fluid Capacity
1.7 / {1.8 US qt, 1.5 lmp qtl at oil change
2.1 ! 12.2 US qt, 1.A lmp qtl at overhaul
Alwavs use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shift-
ind because it does not contain the proper additives.
Test/Replacement
1. Disconnect the connectors from the switch.
Terminal side oImale lerminals
BACK.UP LIGHT SWTTCHr 25 N.m 12.5 kgt m, 18 lbf.ftl
WASHERReplace.
Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2
terminals.
. There should be continuity when the shift lever
tnto reverse.
. There should be no continuity when the shift
lever in position except reverse,
lf necessary, replace the switch.
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Transfer Assembly
lnspection
@ Make sure tifts, iacks, and satety stands
are placed properly (see section 1).
L Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands (see section 1).
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securely.
3. Shift to neutral oosition.
4. Make a reference mark across the DroDeller shaft
and the transfer assembly flanges,
REFERENCE
8 x 1.25 mm32 N.m (3.3 kg{.m.24 rbf.ftlReplace.
Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
assemDty.
5.
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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 in)
COMPAf{ION FI-ANGE
1.lf the measurement is out of specification, remove
the transfer assembly and adjust transfer gear back-
lash (see page 13-44 thru '13-61).
Check the transfer oil seal for damage and fluid
teaKs.
lf oil seal replacement is required, remove the trans-
fer assembly, replace the oil seal, and adjust the
total starting torque (see page 13-44 thru 13-61).
NOTE: Do not replace the oil seal when the transfer
assembly is installed on the transmission.
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Removal
!@@ Make sure the lifts, i8cks. and safety stands
are placed properly {see section 1}.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands (see section 1).
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securely.
3. Drain the manual transmission fluid Reinstall the
drain plug with a new sealing washer.
4. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) con-
nector.
SELF.L(rcKNGNUTReplace.
SELF-LOCKI'{GNUTReplac€.
5. Remove exhaust oipe A.
6. Make reference marks across the propeller shaft
and the transfer assembly flanges'
Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
assembly flanges,
Remove the rear stiffener, then remove the transfer
assembly.
NOTE: While servicing the transfer assembly, do
not allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the
transmission.
7.
REFEREI{CE i'ARKS
Replace.
Replace.
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Transfer Assembly
lnstallation
1. Install a new O-ring on the transfer assembly.
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgt m,17 rbt.ftl
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgJ.m,
2.
DOWEL PIN
Replace.TRANSFEBASSEMBLY
Clean the areas where the transfer assembly con
tacts the transmission with solvent or carburetor
cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Then apply
MTF to the contact areas.
Installthe transfer assembly on the transmission.
NOTE: While installing the transfer assembly on
the transmission, do not allow dust or other foreign
particles to enter the transmission.
lnstall the rear stiffener.
Install the propeller shaft to the transfer assembly
by aligning the reference marks,
8 x1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 kg{.m,24 tbf.ftl
REFERENCE MARKS
6. Install the exhaust pipe A,
GASKETEXHAUST PIPE A
HO2S CONNECTOR
10 x 1 .25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kgt m,40 tbtfttReplace.
SELF.LOCKING
NUT8 x 1.25 mm16 N.m {1.6 kgf.m,12 tbt.ft)Replace.8 x 1.25 mmzzN.m l2.2kg!-m,16 rbf.trtReplace.
7.Connect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector.
Relill the transmission with MTF (see page 13-3).
Start the engine, and run it to normal operating tem-
perature (the radiator tan comes on). Turn the
engine off. and check fluid level.
8.
9.
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Transmission Assembly
Removal (cont'dl
6. Remove the cotter pins,
washers, plastic washers.
cable from the levers.
then remove the steel
shift cable, and select
1.
8.
Remove the cable bracket from the clutch housing.
Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connec-tor.
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9. Remove the
bolts.
four upper transmission mou nting
10.
11.
Drain transmission fluid (see page '13-3).
Remove the guard bar and the splash shield.
MOUNNNG BOLTS
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12. Apply liquid gasket to the surface of the transmis-
sion housing as shown.
Note these items:
. Use liquid gasket (P/N 08718 - 0001 or 08718 -
0003).
. Remove the dirty fluid from the sealing surface.
. Seal the entire circumterence of the bolt holes to
prevent fluid leakage.
. lf 20 minutes have passed after applying liquid
gasket, reapply it and assemble the housings.
a Allow it to cure at least 20 minutes after assem-
bly betore filling the transmission with MTF.
Install the 14 x 20 mm dowel pins.
Set the stopper ring as shown. Place the transmis-
sion housing over the clutch housing, being careful
to line up the shafts. Be sure to align the stop ring
with the 5th shift fork finger tip.
r3.
14.
TRANSMISSION HOUSING
SHIFT FORK
vk..*,
Align point
17.
the 32 mm sealing bolt.
15. Lower the transmission housing with the snap ring
pliers. and set the snap ring into the groove of the
countershaft bearing.
Check that the snap ring is securely seated in the
groove of the countershaft bearing.
Dimension A as installod: 3.6 - 6.3 mm
(0.142 - 0.2/8 in)
16.
32 mm SEALING BOLT25 N m 12.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf.ftlSNAP RING
(cont'd)
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Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718 - 0001 or 08718 -
0003) to the 32 mm sealing bolt threads, then install
SNAP RING PLIERS
DOWEL PINS
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8. Installthe right front mounvbracket.
12 x 1 .25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgf'm,47 tbf.ftlReplace.
RIGHT FRONTMOUNT/BBACKET
10 x 1.25 mm4,a N.m (4.5 kgf m,
33 tbf ftl
Install the clutch housing cover and rear engine
stiffener.
6xl0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgt.m.8.7 tbf.ft)
HOUSING
'12 x 1.25 mm29 N.m 13.0 kgf.m. 22 lbf'ft)
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.5 kgf'm'
18 tbl.ft)
10 x 'l .25 mm44 N.m {4.5 kgf m,33 lbf ftl
10. Pour transmission fluid of 1 liter from the driveshaft
inserted hole.
1 1. lnstall the intermediate shaft {see section 18). While
installing the intermediate shaft in the differential.
be sure not to allow dust and other foreign particles
to enter the transmission.
10 r 1.25 mm39 ttm 14.0 kgf.m,29 tbt ftlSET RINGReplace.
12. lnstall the driveshafts (see section 18). While
installing the driveshaft(s) in the differential, be sure
not to allow dust and other foreign panicles to enter
the transmission.
SET RINGReplace.
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INTERMEOIATE SHAFT
DRIVESHAFT
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18.
19.
Refill the transmission fluid (see page 13-3)
Install the four upper transmission mounting bolts.
12 x 1.25 mm6it N.m 16.5 kgf m,il7 lbf.ftl
20. Connect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector.
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VSS CONNECTOR
21, Install the cable bracket from the clutch housing.
8 x 1.25 mm27 N.m (2.8 kgt'm. 20 lbtftl
COTTER PINR€place.
STEELWASHER
COTTEN PINReplace.
STEELWASHER
PLASTICWASHER
22.
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SELECTCABLE
lnstall the shift cable and select cable to the levers,
then install plastic washers, steel washers, and cot-
ter prns,
Connect the back-up light switch connector. and
install the wire harness clamP.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,
HARNESS CLAMP
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