1997 HONDA CR-V Mounting assembly

Disassembly/ Inspection
Disass.mbly
1. Compress the damper spring with a spring com-
pressor according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, then remove the self-locking nut. Do not com-press the spring more than necessary to remove the
nur.
10 mm SELF-LOCKINGReplace.
STRUTCOMPRESSOR:lComm6rcially availablo)BRANICK@ T/N MST-580Aor Mod6l 7200or equivalent
Release the pressure from the spring compressor,
then disassemble the damper as shown in the next
cotumn.
Inspection
1.Reassemble all parts, except for the spring.
Push on the damper assembly as shown.
Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension. The damper
should move smoothly. lf it does not (no compres-
sion or no extension), the gas is leaking, and the
damper should be replaced.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding dur-
ing these tests.
2.
29 N.m (3.0 kgl.m,22lbtftlReplace.
DAMPER MOUNTING WASHER
DAMPER MOUNTING
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm
RUBBERCheck forano oamage.
DAMPER MOUAMNG COLLAR
DAMPER MOUNTINGBASE
DAMPER MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck for det€riorationano oamage.
BUMP STOP PLATE
DUSTCheckfor bending and damage.
..rgBUMPSTOP g
weakness anddamage,
SPRING MOUNTING
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Front Damper
Reassembly
1. Install the damper unit on a spring compressor.
STRUT SPflNG COMPBESSOR:lcomm.rcillly .vrilrble)BRANICKC T/N MST.sEOAor Mod.l 7200or oquivtla
SPRING LOWER SEAT
Assemble the damper in reverse order of removal
except the damper mounting washer and self lock-
ing nut. Align the bottom of the damper spring and
the spring lower seat as shown.
Position the damper mounting base on the damper
unit as shown.
Compress the damper spring,
Install the damper mounting rubber, damper mount-
ing washer, and a new 10 mm self-locking nut.
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mmZt N.m 13.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft)Replace.
Hold the damper shaft, and tighten the
locking nut.
DAMPERMOUNfING WASHER
18-18
10 mm self-
1.
lnstallation
Loosely install the
aligning tab facing
two flange nuts.
damper on the frame with
inside, then loosely install
FLANGE NUT
the
tne
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DAMPERASSEMBLY
ALIGNINGTAB
2, Install the damper fork over the driveshaft and onto
the lower arm. Install the front damper in the
damper fork so the aligning tab is aligned with the
slot in the damDer fork,
3. Loosely install the damper pinch bolt on the top of
the damper fork.
4. Looselv install the damper fork bolt and a new self-
locking nut on the bottom of the damper fork.
5. Raise the knuckle with a floor iack until the vehicle just
lifts off the safetv stand.
The lloor iack must b€ socurely posi-
tioned or personal iniury may result.
6. Tighten the damper pinch bolt.
7. Tighten the damper fork bolt and self-locking nut.
8. Tighten the flange nuts on top of the damper.
9. Install the brake hose mounts with the brake hose
mounting bolts.
10. Installthe front wheel.
10 x 1.25 mmil3 l+m
{4.4 kgf'm,
Replace.
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Rear Damper
Disassembly/lnspection
Disassembly
L Compress the damper spring with the spring com-
pressor according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, then remove the self-locking nut. Do not com-
press the spring more than necessary to remove the
self-locking nut.
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mmReplace.
STRUT SPRINGCOMPRESSOR:lCommercirlly avaihblo)BRANICKO I/N MSI-580Aor Mod6l/7200 or equivalent
2. Release the pressure from the spring compressor,
then disassemble the damper as shown on page 18-
25.
Inspection
1. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.
2. Push on the damper as shown.
3.
WOODEN ELOCK
Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension. The damper
should move smoothly. lf it does not (no compres-
sion or no extension), the gas is leaking, and the
damper should be replaced.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding dur-
ino these tests.
4.
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm
OAMPERMOUNTINGWASHER
29 N.m {3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft)Beplace.
OAMPER MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck fordeteriorationano oamage.
DAMPER MOUNTINGCOLLAR
DAMPERMOUNTING BASE
DAMPER MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck fordeteriorationano oamage.
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DAMPERCheck for weakness,compressron
DUST COVER PLATE
DUST COVERCheck for bendingand damage.
SPRING MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck Ior deteriorationand damage.
BUMP STOPCheck for weaknessano oamage.
DUST COVEN BOOTCheck for deterioralionano oamage.
BUMP STOP PLATE
DAMPER
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Reassembly
1.Install the damper unit on a spring compressor,
Assemble the rear damper in reverse order of disas-
sembly except the damper mounting washer and
self-locking nut. Align the bottom of the damper
spring and the spring lower seat as shown.
2.
DAMPER MOUNNNG
STRUT SPBING COMPRESSOR:(Commorcislly !v.ilablelBRANICKC T/N MST.s8OA
3.Position the damper mounting base on the damper
unit as shown.
Compress the damper spring with the spring com-
pressor.
Install the damper mounting washer, and loosely
install a new self-locking nut.
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm29 N.m (3.0
Replace.
Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench, and tight-
en the self-locking nut.
1.
lnstallation
Lower the rear suspenston,
damper. The spring stop on
should face rearward, and the
left damper should face forward.
and position the
the right damper
sprang stop on the
SPRING STOP
2. Loosely install the two flange nuts.
FLANGE NUTS10 x 1.25 mm . .:{9 N.m 15.0 kgf.m, 36 lbtft}- :',,-rigf't"n if'"""_nrr. in ----.-*
qla^ 7Step 7.
3. Loosely install the flange bolt.
FLANGE EOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgt.m,40 tbI.ft)
6.
7.
8.
Raise the rear suspension with a floor jack until the
vehicle just lifts off the safety stand.
@ The floor iack must be securely posi-
iioned or personal iniury may result.
Tighten the flange bolt.
Tighten the two flange nuts on the top of the
damper to the specified torque.
Install the damper cap and access panel.
Check the rear wheel alignment. and adjust if neces-
sary (see page 18-4).
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Removal
'1. Remove the two screws from the instrument panel.
2. Remove the instrument panel carefully to avoid damaging the clips.
3. Tilt the steering wheel down with the tilt adjustment lever.
4, Spread a protective cloth over the steering column.
5. Remove the four mounting screws from the gauge assembly.
6. Pullthe gauge assembly out, and disconnect all connectors from it.
7, Remove the gauge assembly.
GAUGE ASSEMELY
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Lighting SystemHeadlights
Dafime Running Lights Resistor
Test (Canada)
CAUTION: The d.ytime running lights resistor becomesvery hot when the daytime running lights are on; do nottouch it or the attaching hardware immediately allerthe lighls have been turned off.
1. Disconnect the 3P connector from the resistor.
Measure the resistance between the resistor termi-nal No. 1 (or No. 2) and the power terminal No. 3.
Resistance: 1.0 - 2.0 O
Replace the resistor with a new one if any of theresistances are beyond specification.
23-80
Replacement
CAUTION: Halogen headlights bGcome very hot in use;do not touch them or the attaching hardware immedi-ately after they have been turned oft.
1. Remove the front bumper (see section 2O).
2. Remove the mounting bolts.
3. Disconnect each connector, then remove the head-light assembly.
HEADLIGHT: 60/55 W
TURN SIGNAL/SIDE MARKER LIGHT:
2118 W {37 model}
2718 W ('98 - 00 modelsl
PARKING LIGHT:5 W l'97 modell
3CP {'98 - 00 modelsl
HEADLIGHT ASSEMELY
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)Steering-related Precautions
Stooring Wh€el and Csble Re6l Alignm€nt
To avoid misalignment of the steering wheel on
reassembly, make sure the wheels are turned straight
ahead beJore removing the steering wheel.
To center the cable reel, rotate the cable reel clockwise
until it stops, Then rotate it counterclockwise (approxi-
mately two and a half turns) until the arrow mark on the
cable reel label points straight up.
Steering Column Bemoval
CAUTION: Before removing the stosring column, tirsi
disconneqt tha connsctor between tho cabls roel and
the SRS main harness.
lf the steering column is going to be removed without
dismounting the steering wheel, lock the sieering by
turning the ignition key to o-LOCK position, or remove
the key trom the ignition so that the steering wheel will
not turn.
LABEL
NOTE:
. When the airbag and cable r6el are disconnected, and
the battery is reconnected and the ignition switch is
turned ON (ll), the SRS unit will store this as an open
in the driver's airbag inflator, and the SRS indicator
light will come on, In such a case, make sure to con-
firm the DTC, then clear the SRS unit memory.
. For disconnecting the spring-loaded lock type con-
nector, refer to page 24-22.
'97 model:
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTORCABLE REEL2P CONNECTOR
'98 - 00 models:
UNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
Do not replace the original steering wheel with any other
design because it will make it impossible to properly
install the airbag (use only genuine Honda replacement
partsl.
After reassemblv, confirm the wheels are still turned
straight ahead and that the steering wheel spoke angle
is correct. lf minor spoke angle adjustment is necessary,
do so only by adjusting the tie-rods, not by removing
and repositioning the steering whee .
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