1997 HONDA CR-V air con

17.Make sure the transmission is in E position.
Fill the transmission with ATF, and run the engine
for 30 seconds or until approximately 0.951 {1.0 US
qt., 0.8 lmp qt.) is discharged.
Remove the drain hose, and reconnect the cooler
return hose to the transmission (see page 14-266).
Refill the transmission with ATF to the proper level
(see page l4'161 ).
18.
19.
TOOL MAINTENANCE
1. €mpty and rinse the flusher after each use. Fill the
flusher with water and pressurize it, then flush the
discharge line to ensure that the unit is clean.
2. lf discharge liquid does not foam, the orifice may be
blocked.
3. To clean, disconnect the large coupling nut from the
flusher.
FILTER
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IO.RING
Remove the in-line filter from the discharge side and
clean it if necessary.
The fluid orifice is located behind the filter.
Clean it with the pick stored in the bottom of the
tank handle, or blow it clean with air.
Reassemble all parts.
COUPLINGNUT
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\ORIFICE
4.
5.
6.
FILLER CAP
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Shift Lever
Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vrce.
1. Remove the instrument panel lower cover and the
column covers (see section 171.
2. Shift to N position, then remove the lock pin from
the cable adjuster.
3. Separate the shift cable from the cable adjuster, Do
not bend the shift cable excessively.
ADJUSTER ROD
SHIFT CABLE
22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbt.ftl
7.
Remove the flange nuts and bolts securing the
steering column, then lower the steering column.
FLANGE NUTS16 N m (1.6 kgl m, 12 lbt'ftl
Disconnect the shift lock solenoid and the park pin
switch connector.
Remove the bolts securing the shift lever assembly,
then remove the shift lever assembly.
lnstall the shift lever assembly in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE;
. Make sure the lock pin is seated securely in the
cable adjuster.
. Replace the lock pin if it does not snap over the
cable adjuster securely.
Check the cable adjustment after installing the shift
lever (see page 14-27'l).
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Shift Lever
Disassembly/Reassembly -'97 - 98 Models
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations. precautions. and procedures in the SRS
section (24) before performing repairs or service.
Apply silicone grease to these parts'
. Movable parts of the shift lever,
. Movable parts of the shift lock mechanism.
. Sliding surfaces on the detent of the control checker and detent guide.
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOIDSPRING
SCREW
SHIFT LOCK2.5 N.m {0.25 kgtm, 1.8 lbtftl
SCREW2.5 N.m {0.25 kg{.m,1.8 rbf.ft)
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOIDPLUNGER
SHIFT LOCKEXTENSION
DETENT SPFING
SHIFT LEVER
PARK PIN SWITCHCONNECTOR
SHIFT LOCKRELEASE LEVER
CONTROL BRACKET
STOP
DETENT GUIDE
9.3 N.m 10.95 kgtm,6.8 tbrft)
SPRING
9.3 N.m {0.95 kgf.m,6.8 tbf.ftl
SHIFT LEVERLINK
9.3 N.m (0.95 kgt.m,6.8 tbf.ftl
SHIFT CAALE
KNOBI N.m 10.9 kgt.m,7 rbf.ftl
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7 N.m {0.7 kgf.m.5 tbt.fr}
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Disassembly/Reassembly -'99 - 00 Models
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section (24) before performing repairs or service.
Apply silicone grease to these parts:
. Movable parts of the shift lever.
. Movable parts of the shift lock mechanism.
. Sliding surfaces on the detent of the control checker and detent guide.
NOTE: Adjustthe clearance between the O/D switch wires and the edge ofthe shift lever control bracket after reassembly(see page 14-270).
SHIFT LOCKRELEASE LEVERSHIFT LOCK SOLENOIDSPRING
SCREW2.5 N.m {0.25 kgf.m, 1.8lbtft)SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID
SCREW2.5 N.m (0.25 kgl.m, 1.8 lbl.ft)
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOIOPLUNGER
DETENT SPRING
SHIFT LEVER CONTROLBRACKET
PARK PIN SWITCH _
o/D swtTcHCONNECTOB
SHIFT LOCK EXTENSION
STOP
DETENT GUIDE
9.3 N.m {0.95 kgf.m, 6.9 lbl.ftl
SCREW2.5 N.m {0.25 kgt m,1.8 tbf.ftl
SHIFT LOCK BELEASELEVER SPRING
9.3 N.m {0.95 kgl.m,6.9 lbtfr)
HARNESS CLAMPERACKET
PARK PINswrTcH
SCREW2.5 N.m {0.25 kgf.m,1.8 tbl.f0
9.3 N.m 10.95 kgtm,6.9 tbf.ft)CONTROL CHECKER
SHIFT LEVER KNOB6- 12 N.m{0.6 - 1.2 kgt'm,4 - 8.7 tbnft)LOCKNUT7 N.m {0.7 kgl.m,5 tbf.ftl
SHIFT LEVERBUSHING
o/D swtTcH
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Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section {24} before performing repairs or service.
1. Remove the instrument panel lower cover and the
column covers (see section 17).
2. Shift to E position, then remove the lock pin from
the cable adiuster.
LOCK PIN
SHIFT CABLEBRACKET
ADJUSTINGROO
LOCKNUT29 N.m {3.0 kgl.m,2j2lbf.trl
Loosen the locknut, then remove the shift cablefrom the shift cable bracket.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable holder,
then remove the shift cable.
12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m,8.7 tbtfrl
CABLE ADJUSTER
STUO BOLT
6x1.0mm
Remove the shift cable cover.
Remove the shift cable.
4WD:
Remove the snap pin and control pin, then separatethe shift cable from the control lever.
CONTROL PIN
SHIFT CABLE
SHIFTCOVER
2WDi
Remove the control lever, then
cable from the control shaft.
separate the shift
t r 1.25 mm22 N.n 12.2 *glrn.16 tbf.trl
CONTROLSHAFT
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m12.2 kgl-m,16 tbf.frl
SHIFT CABLECOVER
LOCK WASHER6x LOmm14 N.m {1.4 kgf.m,
(cont'd)
SHIFT CABI-E
10 tbt.lrl
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13, Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the driveshaft
inboard joint from the differential case or bearing
suoDort.
KNUCKLE
Remove the driveshaft outboard joint from the front
wheel hub using a plastic hammer.
PLASTIC HAMMER
14.
DRIVESHAFT
DRIVESHAFT
Disassembly
Inboard Joint Sid€:
1, Carefully clamp the driveshaft in a vise with softjaws, then remove the set ring from the inboardjoint.
2. Remove the boot bands. Take care not to damage
the boot,
. lf the boot band is a locking tab type, pry up the
locking tabs with a screwdriver, and lift up the
end of the band.
. lf the boot band isawelded typeora low profile
type, carefully cut the boot band with a pair of
diagonal cutters.
. lf the boot band is a double loop type. lift up the
band bend.
Locking Tab
SET BINGReplace.
Welded
{cont'd)
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Front Driveshafts
Reassembly {cont'd)
7. Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft, and note
these items:
Reinstall the inboard joint onto the driveshaft by
aligning ths marks on the inboard joint with the
marks on the rollers.
Hold the driveshaft so the inboard joint points up
to prevent it from falling off.
Adjust the length of the driveshafts to the specifica-
tions shown. then adjust the boots to halfway
between full compression and full e)dension. Make
sure the ends of the boots seat in the grooves of the
driveshaft and Ioint.
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ROLLER HOLDER
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Left: 508 - 513 mm 120 - 2O.2 inl
Right: AT model 520 - 525 mm {20.5 - 20.7 in)
MT mod6l 515 - 520 mm (20.3 - 20.5 inl
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9. Position the dynamic damper to the specifications
as snown.
Left: 299.5 t 2 mm 111.8 r O.l inl
Right: 299.5 t 2 mm 111.810.1 inl
OUTBOARO JOINT
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Front Driveshafts
lnstallation
1. Install the outboard ioint into the knuckle.
KNUCKLE
OUTBOARD JOINT
Apply 0.5 - 1.0 g (0,02 - 0.04 oz) of specified grease to
the whole sDlined surface of the intermediate shaft.
After applying grease. remove the grease from the
splined grooves at intervals of 2 - 3 splines and from
the set ring groove so air can bleed from the inboard
ioint.
SET RINGReplace.
SET RING
Install a new set ring onto the driveshaft or interme-
diate shaft groove.
4. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the
differential thoroughly with solvent or carburetor
cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Insert the
inboard end of the driveshaft into the differential or
intermediate shaft until the set ring locks in the
groove.
INBOARD JOINT
INBOARD JOINT
lnstall the knuckle on the lower arm. Be careful not to
damage the ball joint boot. Wipe off the grease before
tightening the nut at the ball joint. Torque the castle
nut to the lower torque specification. then tighten it
only far enough to align the slot with the pin hole. Do
not align the nut by loosening. lnstall a new cotter pin.
5.
CASTLE NUT12 x 1 .25 mm49-59Nm(5.0 - 6.0 kgl'm,36 - 4:l lbl.ft)
COTTER PINReplace.On reassembly,bend the cotter pin
(cont'd)
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Replace.
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