1997 HONDA CR-V engine cover

Symptom-to-Com ponent Chart
Hydraulic System (cont'd)
NOTES
See flushing procedure, page l4-264 and 265,
BSet idle rpm in gear to specified idle speed. lf still no good, adjust motor mounts as outlined in enginesection of this manual.
clf the large clutch piston O-ring is broken, inspect the piston groove for rough machining.
Dlf the clutch pack is seized or is excessively worn. inspect the other clutches fot wear, and check the orificecontrol valves, CPC valve, and linear solenoid for free movement.
lf the linear solenoid is stuck, inspect the clutches for wear.
lf the 1-2 shift valve is stuck closed. the transmission will not upshift. lf stuck open, the transmission hasno lst gear.
Hlf the 2nd orifice control valve is stuck, inspect the 2nd and 3rd clutch Dacks for wear.
lf the 3-4 orifice control valve is stuck, inspect the 3rd and 4th clutch packs for wear.
Jlf the clutch pressure control valve is stuck closed. the transmission will not shift out of lst gear.
Klmproper alignment of main valve body and torque converter housing may cause ATF pump seizure. Thesymptoms are mostly an rpm-related ticking noise or a high-pitched squeak.
Llf the ATF strainer is clogged with particles of steel or aluminum, inspect the ATF pump and differentialpinion shaft. lf both are OK and no cause for the contamination is found, replace the torque converter.
Mlf the lst clutch feed pipe guide in the end cover is scored by the mainshaft. inspect the ball bearing forexcessive movement in the transmission housing. lf oK, replace the end cover as it is dented. The o-rinounder the guide is probably worn.
N' Replace the mainshaft if the bushing for the 4th feed pipe is loose or damaged, lf the 4th feed pipe is darrFaged or out of round. replace the end cover.' Replace the mainshaft if the bushing for the l st feed pipe is loose or damaged. lf the 1st feed pipe is dam-aged or out of round, replace it.
oA worn or damaged sprag clutch is mostly a result of shifting the transmission in E!. E, or E positionwhile the wheels rotate in reverse. such as rocking the vehicle in snow.
PInspect the frame for collision damage.
lnspect for damage and wear:
l. Reverse selector gear teeth chamfers.
2. Engagement teeth chamfers of countershaft 4th and reverse gear.
3. Shift fork for scuff marks in center.
4. Differential pinion shaft for wear under pinion gears.
5. Bottom of 3rd clutch for swirl marks.
Replace items 1, 2, 3. and 4 if worn or damaged. lf transmission makes a clicking, grinding, or whirring noise,also replace mainshaft 4th gear, reverse idler gear, and countershaft 4th gear in addition to 1,2, 3, or 4.lf differential pinion shaft is worn, overhaul differential assembly, replace ATF strainer, and thoroughly cjeantransmission, flush torque converter. cooler, and lines,lf bottom of 3rd clutch is swirled and transmission makes gear noise. replace the countershaft and final drivenoear,
Be very careful not to damage the torque converter housing when replacing the main ball bearing. you
may also damage the ATF pump when you torque down the main valve body. This will result in ATF pumpseizure if not detected. Use the Drooer tools.
SInstall the main seal flush with the torque converter housing. lf you push it into the torque converterhousing until it bottoms out, it will block the fluid return passage and result in damage.
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Pressure Testing
Changing
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-
sion.
1. Bring the transmission up to operating temperature
(the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle.
Park the vehicle on level ground. turn the engane
off. then remove the drain Plug.
NOTE: lf a cooler flusher is to be used, see page
14-264 and 14-265.
TRANSMISSIONEND COVER
DRAIN18 x 1.5 mmSEALING WASHEBReplace.49 N.m {5.0 kgt.m, 36 lbf.tl)
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer,
then refill the transmission with the recommended
fluid to the uDper mark on the dipstick. Always use
Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) Using a non-Honda ATF
can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
4WD;
2.9 { (3.1 US qt. 2.6 lmp qt) 8t change
5.8 ? {7.2 US $, 6.0 lmp qt} at ovethaul
2WD:
2.7 | l2.S US qt,2.1lmp qtl ai change
5.9 ? {6.2 US $, 5.2 lmp qtl at ovolhaul
2.
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1.
Wlrile testing, be careful of the rotaling wheols.
Mako sure lifts, iacks, and safety stands ar€ placed
properly (see scction 11.
Before testing, be sure the transmission fluid is
filled to the proPer level.
4WD:
Raise the vehicle (see section 11.
2WD:
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
securely supported. Set the parking brake, and block
both rear wheels securely.
Allow all four wheels {4WD) or front wheels (2wD}
to rotate freely.
Warm up the engine (the radiator fan comes on),
then stop it and connect the tachometer.
Connect the oil pressure gauges to each inspection
hole securely, and do not allow dust or other foreign
particles to enter the inspection holes.
TOROUE: 18 N'm ll.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
5.
A/T PRESSURE HOS€,2210 mm07MAJ - PYiOllA
{4 Requircd}
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A/T PRESSURE HOSEADAPTER07MAJ - PYt0120(il Rcquiledl
6. Measure the following Pressure:. Line Pressure ..........,14-162
. 1st. 1st-hold Clutch Pressure .............'. 14-162
. 2nd,3rd and 4th Clutch Pressure .......... 14-163
7. Install new sealing washers and the sealing bolts in
the inspection holes, and tighten to the specified
toroue.
(cont'd)
A/T OIL PRESSUREGAUGE SET W/PANEL07{06 - 0020400
/4\\-J-- (
+..\.-.\-'-\
A/T LOW PBESSUREGAUGE w/PANEL07406 - 0070300
TOROUE: 18 N'm 11.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
14-161
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Transmission
Removal
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2.
'1.
Make sure lifts. iacks, and safety stands aro placed
properly, and hoist brackets are attached to the col-
rest position on the engine lsee section 11.
Apply th€ parking brake and block the r€ar wheels,
so vehicls will noi roll off the stands and fall on you
while working under it.
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
Disconnect the negative terminal, then disconnect
the positive terminal from the battery.
Remove the intake air duct and the air cleaner hous-
ing assembly,
Remove the starter cables. Remove the harness
clamp from the clamp bracket.
5.
STARTERCABLES
Remove the transmission ground cable terminal
and the radiator hose clamp lrom the transmission
hanger.
Disconnect the lock-up control solenoid valve con-
nector, then remove the harness clamp from the
clamp bracket.HARNESS CLAMP
RADIATOR HOSECLAMP
CONTROLSOLENOID VALVECONNECTOR
CLAMP
6. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), the coun-
tershaft speed sensor, and the A/T gear position
switch connectors.
A/T GEAR POSITIONSWITCH CONNECTOR
VEHICLE SPEEDSENSOR |VSS'
CONNECTORBfiACKET
SPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
7. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
MOUNTING BOLTS
(cont'd)
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13.Pry the right driveshaft out of the differential. and
orv the left driveshaft out of the intermediate shaft
{see section 16).
Pull out the inboard joint, and remove the right and
left driveshaft (see section 18).
Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends. Coat all
Drecision finished surfaces with clean engine oil.
Disconnect the primary heated oxygen sensor
(Primary HO2S) connector.
Remove exhaust pipe A.
GASKETReplace.
14.
16.
't7 .
ORIVESHAFT
Replace.
EXHAUST
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18.
19.
Remove the shift cable cover.
Remove the shift cable.
ilWD:
Remove the snap pin and control pin, then separate
the shift cable from the control lever. Do not bend
the shift cable excessively.
2WD:
Remove the control lever, then separate the shift
cable from the control shaft. Do not bend the shift
cable excessivelv.
Replace.
SHIFT CAELE
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Transmission
21.
Removal (cont'dl
Make reference marks across the transfer assemblv
and propeller shaft flanges. (4WD)
Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
assembly. (4WD)
I x 1.25 mmReplace.
Remove the intermediate shaft,
Tie plastic bags over the both ends of the intermedi-
ate shaft. Coat all precision finished surfaces with
clean engine oil.
22.
REFERENCE MARKS
14-172
24.Remove the right front mounvbracket.
Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF cooler
lines. Turn the ends of the cooler hoses uo to ore-
vent ATF from flowing out, then plug the lines and
hoses. Check for any sign of leakage at the hose
ioints.
RIGHT FRONTMOUNT/BRACKET
Remove the rear stiffener and torque converter
cover.
Remove the eight drive plate bolts, one at a time.
while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
27.
COVER
DRIVE PLATE
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Shift Gable
Adjustment
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section (241 before performing repairs or service.
1. Release the steering tilt lever.
2. Remove the access cover from the lower column
cover.
LOCK PIN
AOJUSTINGnoo
ADJUSTER
7 N.m (0.7 kg{.m,5 tbf.ft)
3. Shift to E position. then remove the lock pin from
the cable adjuster.
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snenrftc YTILT LEVER IACCESS COVER
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'l 1.
4. Check that the hole in the cable adjuster is aligned
with the hole in the adjusting rod. There are two
holes in the cable adjuster. They are positioned 90"
apart to allow cable adjustments ln l/4 turn incre-
ments.
CABLE ADJUSTER
CablsToo Short
lf not perfectly aligned, loosen the locknut on the
shitt cable. and adjust as required.
Tighten the locknut.
Install the lock pin on the adjuster. lf you feel the
lock pin binding as you reinstall it, the cable is still
out of adjustment and must be readjusted.
Make sure the lock pin is seated securely in the
adjuster. Replace the lock pin if it does not snap
over the cable adjuster securely.
Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the
A/T gear position indicator follows the A"/T gear
position switch.
Start the engine, and check the shift lever in all
gears. lf any gear does not work properly, refer to
troubleshooting on page 14-'153 thru 14-156.
Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on the
upper column cover, and verify that the shift lock
tever reteases.
CableToo LongExactAlignment
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Steering Column
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-
vice.
Note these items when removing the steering column:. Before removing the steering column, remove thedriver's airbag assembly and cable reel (see section24).
. Before removing or installing, set the column shaft inthe neutral position by pulling up the steering columnto uppermost position, then lower it 8 mm (5/16 in).Tighten tilt lever.
FULL STROKE:23 mm 10.9 in)
MAXIMUM UPPER8 mm (5/16)
POSTTTON
Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-18).
Remove the driver's side dashboard lower cover
and knee bolster (see section 20),
Remove the column covers.
With A"/T, move the shift lever to the E position,
and remove the shift cable from the column. andset it aside (see section 14).
Remove the combination switch assembly from thesteering column shaft by disconnecting the connec-
tors, and removing the two screws.
Disconnect the steering joint from the engine com-panment.
Remove the steering column by removing theattaching nuts and bolts.
7.
1.
MAXIMUM LOWERPOSTTTON
SHAFT CENTER
111 mm 100 mm5mm
JOINT COVERBOOT BAND
9,8 N.m l r .0 kgf.m, 7 lbf.fO
JOINT DUST SEAL
22 N.m (2.2 kgl.m, 16lbtftl
TILT LEVER
UPPER ATTACHING NUTS16 N.m lr.6 kgf.m, 12 lbf.ftl
UPPER COLUMN COVER
COMAINANON SWITCH ASSEMBLY
JOINT
COLUMN BMCKET
LOWER ATTACHING BOLTS39 N.m lir,o kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
17-20
LOWER COLUMN COVER
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Modulator Unit
Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:
. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the painu if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off imme-
diately with water.
a Take care not to damage or deform the brake lines during removal and installation.
. To prevent the brakefluidfrom flowing, plug and coverthe hose ends and joints with a shop towel or equivalent mate-
rial,
Romoval
1. Disconnect the modulator unit and Dump motor connectors.
2. Disconnect the brake lines, then remove the modulator unit.
lnstallation
1. Install the modu lator u nit. then con nect the brake lines. Tighten the flare nuts to 15 N.m ( 1.5 kgf.m, 1 1 lbf.ft).
2. Connect the modulator unit and oumo motor connectors.
3. Bleed the brake system, staning with the front wheels.
4. Start the engine, and check that the ABS indicator goes off.
5. Test-drive the vehicle, and check that the ABS indicator does not come on,
NOTE: This illustration shows the '97 - 98 models. The'99 - 00 models are similar.
PUMP MOTORCONNECTOR
MODULATON UNIT\*\
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TORX EOLT9.8 N,m (1.0 kgf.m.7.2lbf ftl
19-56
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