1997 HONDA CR-V Torque

Main Bearings
2.
3.
1.
4.
Clearance
To check main bearing-to-journal oil clearance,
remove the main caps and bearing halves.
Clean each main journal and bearing half with a
clean shop towel.
Place a strip of plastigage across each main journal.
NOTE: lf the engine is still in the vehicle when you
bolt the main cap down to check clearance, the
weight of the crankshaft and flywheel will flatten
the plastigage further than just the torque on the
cap bolt, and give you an incorrect reading. For an
accurale reading, support the crank with a jack
under the counterweights and check only one bear-
Ing aI a Irme.
Reinstall the bearings and caps, then torque the
bolts,
1st step:25 N'm (2.5 kgf.m, 18lbf.ft)
Final siep: 76 N'm 17.8 kgl.m, 56 lbf.ftl
NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspec-
tron.
Remove the bearing cap again, and measure the
widest part of the plastigage.
Main Bearing.to.Journal Oil Clearance:
Stand8.d {New):
No. 1,2,4,5 Journsls:
0.02i1- 0.0i12 mm (0.0009 - 0.0017 inl
No. 3 Journal:
0.030 - 0.0i18 mm (0.0012 - 0.0019 inl
Service Limit: 0.06 mm 10.002 in)
lf the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow,(remove the engine if it's still in the vehicle),
remove the crankshaft, and remove the upper half
of the bearing. Install a new, complete bearing with
the same color code (select the color as shown on
the next page). and recheck the clearance, Do not
file, shim, or scrape the bearings or the caps to
adjust the clearance.
lf the plastjgage shows the clearance is still incor-
rect, try the ne)d larger or smaller bearing {the color
listed above or below that one), and check again. lf
the proper clearance cannot be obtained by using
the appropriate larger or smaller bearings, replace
the crankshaft and start over.
7.
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Main BearingsConnecting Rod Bearings
Selection
Crankshaft Bore Code Location
Letters have been stamDed on the end of the block as a
code Jor the size of each of the 5 main journal bores.
Use them, and the numbers or bars stamped on the
crank (codes for main journal size), to choose the correct
beanngs.
lf the codes are indecipherable because of an accumula-
tion of dirt and dust. do not scrub them with a wire
brush or sc.aper. Clean them only with solvent or deter-
gent.
Main Journ.l Cod. Locrtions lNumbcB oi Bar3l
Bearing ld.ntif icrtionColor code ison the edge ofthe bearing.
7-8
IcD
"""""""" Smallerbearing(rhicker)
Green
Green
ElaclAlue
Clearance
Remove the connecting rod cap and bearing half.
Clean the crankshaft rod journal and bearing half
with a clean shop towel.
Place the plastigage across the rod journal.
Reinstall the bearing half and cap, and torque the
nuts.
1.
7.
Torqus: 31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m. 23 lbf.ft)
NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspec-
tion.
Remove the rod cap and bearing half, and measure
the widest part of the plastigage.
Connesting Rod Bearing-to-Journal Oil Clearancc:
Standard {Newl: 0.020 - 0.038 mm
{0.0008 - 0.0015 in)
Service Limit: 0.05 mm {0.002 inl
lf the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow,
remove the upper half of the bearing, install a new.
complete bearing with the same color code {select
the color as shown on the next page), and recheck
the clearance. Do not file, shim, or sc.ape the bear-
ings or the caps to adjust the clearance.
lf the plastigage shows the clearance is still incor
rect, try the next larger or smaller bearing {the color
listed above or below that one). and check clear-
ance again. lf the proper clearance cannot be
obtained by using the appropriate larger or smaller
bearings. replace the crankshaft and start over.
PLASTIGAGE
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PistonsCrankshaft
Installation
1. Apply a coat of engine oil to the ring grooves andcylinder bores.
It the crankshaft is already installed.
2. Set the crankshatt to BDC for each cylinder.3. Remove the connecting rod caps, and slip short sections of rubber hose over the threaded ends of theconnecting rod bolts.
4. lnstall the ring compressor, and check that the bear-ang is securely in place.
5. Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in usingthe wooden handle of a hammer. Maintain down-ward force on the ring compressor to prevent ringstrom expanding before entering the cylinder bore.6. Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and checkthe connecting rod-to-crank journal alignmentbefore pushing piston into place.
7. Install the rod caps with bearings, and torque theNUIS IO:
31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m,23 tbf.ft)
Apply engine oil to the bolt threads.
lf the crankshaft is not installed:
2. Remove the rod caps and bearings, and install theflng compressor.
3. Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it inusing the wooden handle of a hammer. Maintaindownward force on the ring compressor to prevent
rings from expanding before entering the cylinderoore,
4. Position all the pistons at top dead center.
The arrow must facethe timing belt sideof the engine.
CONNECTING ROOOIL HOLE
RUBBER HOSES
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3.
4.
1.
6.
Installation
Apply a coat of engine oil to the main bearings androd bearings.
Insert the bearing halves in the cylinder block andconnect|ng rods.
Hold the crankshaft so the rod journals for cylindersNo.2 and No. 3 are straight down.
Lower the crankshaft into the block, seating the rodjournals into connecting rods No.2 and No.3.Install the rod caps and nuts finger tight.
outward.
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise, and seat the jour
nals into connecting rods No. 1 and No. 4, Install
the rod caps and nuts finger-tight. Install the capsso the bearing recess is on the same side as therecess an the rod.
Check the rod bearing clearance with plastigage(see page 7 8). then lorque the capnuts.
Torque:
3l N.m 13.2 kgf.m, 23 lbt.ftl
Apply engine oil to the bolt thleads.
5.
7. Install the thrust washers on the No. 4 journal.
Line up the mark wheninstalling connecting rodcap.
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Oil Seals
18. Tighten the bolts and nuts finger tight at six points.
Tighten all bolts and nuts, starting from nut O. clock-
wise in three steps. Excessive tightening can cause
distortion ot the oil pan gasket and oil leakage.
Torque: 12 N.m (1.2 kgt.m,8.7 lbtft)
19.
1.
lnstallation
Dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.
Apply a light coat of grease to the crankshsft and to
the lips of the seals.
Using the special tool, drive in the timing pulley-end
seal until the driver bottoms against the oil pump.
When the seal is in place, clean any excess grease
off the crankshaft and check that the oil seal lip is
not distorted,
SEAL DRIVEROTLAD - PT3O1OAlnstall sealwith theparts number sidefacing out.
(cont'd)
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Oil Filter
Replacement (cont'd)
Installthe oil filter by hand.
After the rubber seal seats, tighten rhe oil filter
clockwise with the special tool.
Tighten: 7/8 turn clockwise
Tightening torque:22 N.m (2.2 kgt'm 16lbt.ft)
OIL FILTER WRENCH07912-61 10001
8-6
Some filters have eight numbers (1 to 8) printed on
the surface of the filter.
The following explains the procedure for tightening
filters using these numbers.
l) Make a mark on the cylinder block under the num-
ber that shows at the bottom of the filter when the
rubber seal is seated.
2) Tighten the filter by turning it clockwise seven
numbers from the makes point. For example, if a
mark is made under the number 2 when the rub-
ber seal is seated, the filter should be tightened
until the number 1 comes up to the marked point.
Number when rubberseal is seated.Number af ter tightening.
5.After installation. fill the engine with oil up to the
specified level, run the engine for more than threeminutes, then check for oil leakage and oil level.
GAUTION: Installation using other than the aboveprocedure could result in serious engine damage
due to oil leakage.
MARK
Number when rub-
ber seal is seated567IJ
Number after tight-
ening8123467
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PGM-FI System
Knock Sensor {KSl
('99 - 00 models) The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Troublo Code (DTC) P0325: A malfunction in the circuit ofthe Knock Sensor (KS).
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C 131P}
Wire side of female terminals
KS 1P CONNECTOR IC13?'
KSIRED/BLU)
KS(BED/BLU)
Wire side ol femaletermtnals
ECM/PCM CONNECTORc (31P)
- The MIL has been rooorted on.- DTC m325 is storod.
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCir, Reset Procedure,2. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator tan comes on,then let it idle.3. Hold the engine at 3,000 -
4,000 rpm for at least 60 sec-onds,
Intermittent lailu.e, 3ystom is OKat thi3 tim. (te3t drive m.y benacalLrYr.Chock to. poor connsctions olloora wiros rt C137 lknock aon-.o. (KS)) and ar the ECM/FCM.
Ch€ck tor a short in the wir6 {KSlinel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2, Disconnect the knock sensorlP connector.3. Check lor continuity betweenECM/PCM connector terminals C3 and body ground.
Replil rhort in the n irg b6{wocntho ECM/PCM lc:ll and the knocks€ngr1.
Check fo..n open in the wire{KS line):Check for continuity betweenECM/PCM connector terminal C3and knock sensor connector ter,minal No. 1.
B.pair opon in the wirc lrotweenlho ECM/PCM lctl and thc knockacnsor.
ls there cont;nuity?
Substitute a known-good knocksensor and recheck.
ls DTC P0325 indicated?Bcpl.ce the original knock 3€nsor,
Substituto a known-good ECM/PCM and .echeck. lf 3ymptom/indication goes away, replacethe original ECM/PCM.
NOTE: Torque the knock s6nsor to31 N.m (3.2 kgl.m, 23 lbf.ft).
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Wire side ot female terminals
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FlywheelClutch Disc, Pressure Plate
Replacement (cont'dl
Drive the new bearing
specialtools.
HANOLE DRIVER07749-
ATTACHMET{T-32x35mm07746 -O010100
FLYWHECI-
Align the hole in the flywheel with the crankshaft
dowel pin, and install the flywheel. Install the
mounting bolts finger-tight.
Install the special tool, then torque the flywheel
mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several
steps as shown.
Torque:12 x 1.0 mmr03 N.m (10.5 kgl.ln,75.9 tbtftl
into the flywheel using the
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Installation
1. Install the ring gear holder.
CLUTCH ALIGNMENT SHAFT07NAF - PR30100
CLUTCH DISC
RING GEAR HOLDER07LAB _ pvoot(x) or07924 _ PD20003
Apply grease to the spline of the clutch disc, then
install the clutch disc using the special tools.
NOTE: Use only Super High Temp Urea Grease(P/N 08798 - 9002).
lnstall the pressure plate.
PRESSURE PLATE
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Release Bearing
4. Torque the mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern as
shown. Tighten the bolts in several steps to prevent
warping the diaphragm spring.
8 x 1.25 mm25 N.m (2.6 kgf.m, 19lbfft)
Remove the special tools.
Check the diaphragm spring fingers for height (see
page 12-7]'.
5.
6.
Removal/lnspection
1. Remove the release fork boot from the clutch hous-
Ing.
RELEASEBEABING
RELEASEFORKBOOT
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RELEASE FORK
Remove the release fork and release bearing from
the clutch housing.
Check the release bearing for play by spinning it by
ha nd.
NOTE: The release bearing is packed with grease.
Do not wash it in solvent.
lf there is excessive play, replace the release bear-
ing with a new one.
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