1997 HONDA CR-V va cover

8. Remove the cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Refer to page 6-32 when installing the cylin-
der head cover.
Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-7).
Remove the middle cover and lower cover. Do not
use these covers to store removed items.
9.
10.
11.
MTDDLE 6x1.0mm
COVER 9.8 N.m {1.0 kgt m,
LOWERCOVER
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m, 7.2 lbf.ftl
Mark the direction of rotation on the timing belt.
Loosen the adjusting bolt 180'. Push the tensioner to
remove tension from the timing belt, then retighten
the adiusting bolt.
AINUSTING BOLT54 N.m (5,5 kgt m,.(} tbf.rrl
12.
13. Remove the timing belt.
Installation
Install the timing belt in the reverse order of removal;
Only key points are described here,
1. Set the timing belt drive pulley so that the No. 1 piston
is at top dead center (TDC). Align the groove on the
timing belt drive pulley to the pointer on the oil pump.
GROOVE
DRIVE PULLEYClean.
2. Set the camshaft pulleys so that the No. I piston is at
TDC. Align the TDC marks on the camshaft pulleys to
the pointers on the back cover.
POINTER
CAMSHAFTPULLEYClean.
POINTER
r-t
(cont'd)
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Timing Belt
Installation (cont'd)
3. Install the timing belt tightly in the sequence shown.
O Timing belt drive pulley (crankshaft) J @ Adjust-
ing pulley =r @ Water pump pulley r @ Exhaust
camshaft pulley --) @ Intake camshaft pulley.
NOTE: Make sure the timing belt drive pulley and
camshaft pulleys are at TDC.
4. Loosen and retighten the adjusting bolt to tension
the timing belt.
5. Clean. then install the lower cover and middle
cover.
Install the crankshaft pulley, then tighten the pulley
bolt (see page 6-7).
Rotate the crankshaft pulley about five or six turns
counterclockwise so that the timing belt positions
on the pulleys.
Adjust the timing belt tension {see page 6-9).
1.
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9. Check that the crankshaft pulley and camshaft pulleys
are both at TDC.
POINTER ON
lf the camshaft pulleys are not positioned at TDC,
remove the timing belt. adjust the position following
the procedure on page 6-11. then reinstall the timing
belt.
Installthe cylinder head cover (see page 6-32).
After installation, adjust the tension on each belt.
. See section 4 for alternator belt tension adjust-
menr.
. See section 22 for NC compressor belt tension
adjustment.
. See section 17 for P/S pump belt tension adjust-
ment.
10.
11.
12.
POINTER
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CKF Sensor
Replacement
1.
|o|'ln PUUCY BMCKET SOLIl0 r 1.25 mm14 .m 14.5 kgl.m,3:' lbtftl
Remove the guard bar and splash shield (see page
5-7 t.
Loosen the lock bolt and mounting bolt, then
remove the P/S pump belt.
MOUNTING BOLT8 x 1.25 mm
PUMPBELT
Loosen the adjusting bolt and idler pulley bracket
bolt, then remove the Ay'C comDressor belt.
ADJUSTING BOLTLOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgf.m, 17 lbf.ft)
24 N.m (2.{ kgf.m, 17 lbf.ttl
24 N.m 12.4 lgf.m, 17 lbl.ftl
4. Loosen the locknut and mounting nut, then remove
the alternator belt.
LOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgl.m, 17 lbtftl
10 x 1 .25 mma4 N.m (4.5 kgt m, 33 lbtft)
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6.
7.
aJ.
Remove the cylinder head cover.
Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-7).
Remove the middle cover and the lower cover.
Disconnect the CKF sensor connector, then remove
the CKF sensor.
6x1.0mm11 N.m {1.r kgnm,8.0 lbfft)
9. Install the CKF sensor in reverse order of removal.
BELT
CKF SENSOR
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Gylinder Head
lllustrated Index
To avoid damage, wait until the engine coolant temperature drops below 100'F (38'C) before removing the cylinder head.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgI.m, 7.2 lbf.ft)WASHERReplace when damagedor deteriorated,CYLINDER HEADCOVEBReter to page 6 32 wheninstalling cylinder head cover.
HEAO COVER GASKETBeplace when leaking,damaged or deteriorated.Apply liquid gasket atthe eight corners of the
RUBEER SEALReplace ifor deteriorated,
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4
17 tbtft)
See section 4.
CYLINDEBHEAD PLUGReplace-
---..-@0+---.."...-
s<-- KEY
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m.7.2 tbf.foApply engine oil to thethreads.
CAMSHAFTHOLDER
DOWELPIN
OIL SEALReplace.
CAMSHAFTPULLEY
8 x 1.25 mm37 N.m {3.8 kgf.m,27 tbtft)
OIL SEALReplace.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgl.m, 7.2lbtftl
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Gylinder Head
Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure.
l!@ Make sure iacks and safety stands are
placed properly, and hoist blackels ale attachgd to the
correct position on the engine.
NOTE:
o Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted sur-
faces.
o To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors care-
fully while holding the connector portion.
. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100"F (38'C)
before loosening the retaining bolts.
. Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
2.
4.
5.
1.Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-5). Remove
the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing(see page 5-2).
Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt, then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and
pump (see page 5-4).
Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (A,/C) com,
pressor belt.
ADJUSTINGBOLT
ADJUSTING BOLTLOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N m {2.4 ksf.m, 17 lbttt}
IOLER PULLEY BBACKET BOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {4.5 kgtm, 33 lbf ft)
tt aAo-Io
6. Loosen the locknut and mounting nut, then remove
the alternator belt.
LOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgf.m, 17 lbt.ftl
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgt.m. 33 lbf.ft)
7. Remove the P/S OUmo bracket.
l0 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 rbf.ft)
BELT
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13. Remove the upper radiator hose, heater hose and
water bypass hose.
WATER BYPASS
UPPEBRADIATORHOSE
17
HEATERHOSE
Remove the engine wire harness connectors and
wire harness clamps from the cylinder head and the
intake manifold.
o Four fuel injector connectors
. Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor con-
neclor
. Radiator fan switch connector
. Coolant temperature gauge sendlng unlt connec-
tor
. Throttle position sensor connector
. Manifold absolute pressure {MAP) sensor con-
nector
Primary heated oxygen sensor (primary HO2S)
connector
ldle air control (lAC) valve connector
Distributor connector
Remove the spark plug caps and distributor from the
cylinder head.
Remove the cruise control actuator (see section 4).
Support the engine with a jack, then remove the
upper bracket. Make sure to place a cushion
between the oil pan and the iack (see page 6-10).
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18. Remove the cylinder head cover.
19. Inspect the timing belt (see page 6-9).
CYLINDER
(cont'd)
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Cylinder Head
Removal (cont'dl
Remove the timing belt (see page 6-10).
Remove the camshaft pulleys and back cover.2't.
BACK COVER
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22. Bemove the exhaust manifold
ing nuts.
'97 - 98 U.S. modsls (Californial:
GASKETReplace.
SELF.LOCKING NUT54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m, .{) lbf.ftlReplace.
'97 - 98 U.S. models {Excepi Calitornia}:'99 - 0O modeb:
GASKETSReplace.
bracket and self-lock-
'r
EXHAUST MANIFOLDBRACKET
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m 14.5 kgf,m,33 rbf.ft)
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1 .25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgt.m, 40 lbtft}Replace.
10 x 1.25 mm4il N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 tbf.ftl
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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.
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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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