1997 HONDA CR-V Installation

'1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape to prevent damage
to the boots.
lnstall the boots onto the driveshaft, and seat the
small end of the boots into the grooves on the drive-
shaft, lf the small ends of the boots are not seated in
the grooves, the boot length adiustment will be
rncorrect.
Remove the vinyl tape from the end of the driveshaft.
Install the spider onto the driveshaft by aligning the
mark on the spider with the mark on the end of the
driveshaft.
lnstall a new circlip into the end g.oove on the drive-
shaft. Rotate the circlip in its groove to make sure its
fullv seated.
VINYL TAPE
6. Reinstall the rollers to their original positions on the
spider by aligning the marks. After installation, make
sure to hold the driveshaft pointed straight up to pre-
vent the rollers from falling off.
Pack the joint and the boot with the joint grease
included with the new boot.
Grease quantity: 80 - 90 s {2.8 - 3.2 o2)
7.
ROLLER
(cont'd)
16-25
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Steering
Special Toofs ............. 17-2
Component Locations
Index ................ ....... 17-3
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 1 7-4
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-8
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-10
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation .......................... 17-12
Power Assist Check
With Vehicle Parked ....................
Steering Linkage and Gearbox .......
Pump Belt
Rack Guide Adjustment ...................
Fluid Rep|acement ...................,,.,....
Pump Pressure Check .................,,...
*Steering Wheel
Removal ................. 17-18
*Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation ................ ....... 17 -2O
lnspection .............. 17-21
Steering Lock Replacement ............ 17 -22
Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Ffuid Leakage Inspection ................. 17 -23
Repfacement .......... 17-23
Power Steering Pump
Repfacement .......... 17-24
Disassembly ...........17-25
fnspection .............. 17-26
Reassembly ............ 17-28
Power Steering Gearbox
Removal ................. 17-31
Disassembly ........... 17-34
Reassembly ............ 17-40
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-50
Installation ............. 17-51
17-12
17-13
17-14
l7-15
17-15
17-16
Disassembly/Reassembly............... 17-18
4'%/b.......... -r'-7--a/
SUPPLEN\EN AL RES\RA(N SYSTES{ (SRS\
This model has an SRS which includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub. a passenger's airbag in the dashboardabove the glove box ('97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors ('98 - 00 models). Informationnecessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk (*) on the contentspage include, or are located near, SBS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items will require specialprecautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Honda oearer.
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to peFonal iniury or death in the event of a sevore trontalcollision. allSRS service work must be performod by an authorized Honda dealer.lmproper service procedurgs, including incorrect removal and installalion of the SRS, could lead to personal iniurycaused by unintontional deployment of th€ airbags {'97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners ('98 - 00 modelsl.Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may lail in case ot a collision, or the airbags may deploy when theignition switch is ON (lll.
SRS electrical wiring harnesses are identitied by yellow colof coding. Ralated components are located in the steeringcolumn, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box. Do not use elec-trical test equipment on these cilcuits,
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Component Locations
lndex
Note these items during disassembly:' lf an intact airbag assembly has been removed from a scrapped vehicle or has been found defective or damaged dur-ing transit, storage or service. it should be deployed (see section 24),a Before removing the gearbox, remove the driver.s airbag assembly and steering wheel.. After installing the gearbox, check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures an the SRssection (24) before performing repairs or servrce.
STEERING WHEELRemoval, page 17,18Disassembly/Reassembly, page 1?,18Installation, page 17-19DRIVER'S AIRBAG ASSEMBLYRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24
STEERING GEARBOXRack Guide Adjustment, page 17-15Removal, page 17-31Disassembly, page 17-34Reassembly, page 17,40Installation, page 17,51VALVE BODY UNITOverhaul, page 17-38
STEERING COLUMNRemoval/lnstallation. page 17-20Inspection, page l7 21Steering Lock Replacement, page 17 22CABLE REELRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24tcNrnoN swtTcHSee s€ction 23
STEERING HOSES, LINESReplacement. page l7-23
Pump Belt Inspection andAdjustment, pag€ t7-14Pump Pressure Check, page 17-16 ot 17-1jReplacemont, page 17-24Disassembly, pa96 17,25Inspection, page 17-26Reassembly. page17-28
RESERVOIRFluid R6placement. page 17 15Fluid Leakage lnspection, page 17-23
END BALL JOINTBallJoint Boot Replacement, page 17-50
17-3
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8. Installation is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.
Note these items during installation:
. Be sure the wires are not caught or pinched by
any parts when installing the column.
a Make sure the wire harness is routed and fas-
tened properly.
. Make sure the connectors are properly connected.
. Make sure the steering joint is connected as fol-
lows:
a. lnsert the uDper end of the steering joint onto
the steering shaft (line up the bolt hole with
the flat ot the shaft).
b. Slip the lower end of the steering ioint onto
the Dinion shaft (lins up the bolt hole with the
groove around the shaft). and installthe lower
ioint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt is
securely in the groove in the pinion shaft'
c. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint is JullY seated.
Then install the upper joint bolt and tighten it.
22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16lbt.ftl
UPPER JOINT BOLT
Bolt must Iine uPwith fl6t on shaft.
Flat ponion.
SIEERING JOIMT
STECRING JOINT
LOWER JOINT BOLTBolt must line up withgroove around on shaft,
Inspection
Check the steering column ball bearing and the steer-
ing joint bearings for play and proper movement. lf
there is noisy or if there is excessive play, replace the
steering column as an assemblY
Check the retaining collar for damage. lf it is dam-
aged, replace the retaining collar.
PLASl'tCINJECTIONS
ABSOBBINGPLATE
SHIFT I.EVER
. Check the absorbing plates, absorbing plate guides
and sliding capsules Jor distortion and breakage.
ReDlace the column as an assembly if they are dis-
torted or broken.
SLIDING CAPSUIIThis part is attachedto the column bracketwith the plastic injections.
FETAINING COLLAR
ABSORBINGPLATE GUIDE
|GNMON SWTTCHSee section 23.(cont'd)
17-21
See section 14.
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Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Fluid Leakage Inspection
HOSES and LINES
. lnspect hoses for damage. leaks. interference and twisting
. Inspect fluid linesfor damage, rusting and leakage.
. Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections.
FEED HOSE37 N.m 13.8 kgf.m, 27 lbtft)RETURN LINE JOINT28 N.m (2.9 kgf.m.21 lbf.ftl
CYLINDER LINES17 N.m (1.7 kgf.m. 12 lbf.ftl
FOWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbtft)
26 N.m (2.7 kgf.m, 20 lbf.ft)
GEARBOX .nd VALVE BODY UNllCheck for leaks at the mating surfaceand flare nut connections.
CYLINDER
FEED HOSE11 N.m('1.1 kgt.m, 8 lbf.ftl
SUCTION HOSE
PUMP ASSEMBLYCheck for leaks atthe pump
seal. inlet and outlet fittings.
Note these items during installation:
. Connect each hose to the corresponding line securely
until it contacts the stop on the line. Install the clamp
or adjustable clamp at the specified distance from the
hose end as shown.
. Check all clamDs for deterioration or deformation;
replace with the clamps new ones if necessary.
. Add the recommended power steering fluid to the
specified level on the reservoir and check for leaks.
ADJUSTABLE HOSE CLAMP: la)
. Position the adjustable hose clamps at the points
indicated by (a) in the drawing above.
. Slide the hose over the line until it contacts the stop.
HOSE CLAMP: lbl
. Position the hose clamps at the
(b) in the drawing above.
. Slide the hose over the line until
Replacement
10.01 - 0.22 in)
points indicatsd by
it contacts the stop,
2.0 - 4.0 mm10.08 - 0.16 inl2.5 - 5.5 mm{0.01 - 0.22 in}17 -23
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Power Steering Pump
Replacement
1.Place a suitable container under the vehicle.
Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
Remove the belt by loosening the pump mountingbolt and pump lock bolt.
PUMP MOUNNNG BOI.T24 N.m 12.4 kgt m, 17 lbl.ftl
PUMP LOCK BOLT24 N.m (2.4 kg{.m, 1, tbfttl
Cover the IVC compressor with several shop towelsto protect it from spilled power steering fluid.Disconnect the pump inlet hose and pump outlethose from the pump, and plug them. Take care notto spill the lluid on the body or parts. Wipe off anyspilled fluid at once.
Remove the pump mounting bolt and pump lockbolt, then remove the pump. Do not turn the steer-ing wheelwith the pump removed.
Cover the opening of the pump with a piece of tapeto prevent foreign materialfrom entering the pump.
PUMP OU'I.TT HOSE
11 N.m (1.1 kgf.m,E rbf.ti)
17-24
7.Connect the pump inlet hose and pump outlet hose.Tighten the pump fittings securely.
Loosely install the pump in the pump bracket withthe mounting bolt and lock bolt.
Install the pump belt.
Note these items du.ing belt instsllation:. Make sure that the power steering belt is proper-
ly positioned on the pulleys.
. Do not get power steering fluid or grease on thepower steering belt or pulley faces, Clean off anyfluid or grease before installation
FOWER STEER G EELT
PUTrlY
Adiust the pump belt (see page 17-141.
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line (see page't7 -151..
10.
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Power Steering Gearbox
13.
Reassembly (cont'd)
Apply power steering fluid to the surface of the spe-
cial tool. Set the new seal rings over the special tool
from the smaller diameter end of the tool. and
expand the seal rings. Install two rings at a time
Jrom each end ofthe sleeve.
Note these items when installing the seal ring:
. Do not over-expand the seal ring. Install the resin
seal rings with care so as not to damage them.
After installation, be sure to contract the seal
rings using the specialtool {sizing tool).
. There are two types of sleeve seal rings: black
and brown. Do not mix the different types of
sleeve seal rings as they are not compatible.
Align the special tool with each groove in the sleeve,
and slide a sleeve seal ring into each groove. After
installation, compress the seal rings with your fin-
gers temporarily.
BALL JOINT BOOT CLIP GUIDE07974 - SA508q)
SLEEVE
Apply power steering fluid to the seal rings on the
sleeve, and to the ehtire inside surface of the special
tool.
14.
15.
SLEEVE SEAL RINGSIZING TOOL07974 - SA502O0 or07974 - SA5020A
16.Insert the sleeve into the special tool slowly.
Move the sleeve each direction several times to
make the seal rings snugly fit in the sleeve. Be sure
that the seal rings are not turned up,
't1.
18. Apply power steering fluid to the surface of the pin-
ion shaft. Assemble the sleeve over the Dinion shaft
by aligning the locating pin on the inside of the
sleeve with the cutout in the shaft. Then install the
new circlip securely in the pinion shaft groove.
Note these items during reassembly:
. Be caretul not to damage the valve seal ring
when inserting the sleeve.
. Install the circlip with its radiused side facing out.
Apply power steering fluid to the seal ring lip of the
valve oil seal. then install the seal in the valve hous-
ing using a hydraulic press and special tools. Install
the valve oil seal with its grooved side facing the tool.
19.
ATTACHMENT,32x35mm077i16 - (x)10100
VALVE OIL SEALReplace.Make sure thespring is in theoilseal.
CIRCLIP
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Power Steering Gearbox
Reassembly (cont'dl
Stecring Rack R8assembly
25. Coat the piston seal ring guide with power steering
fluid, then slide it onto the rack, big end first.
26. Position the new O-ring and new piston seal ring on
the sDecial tool, then slide them down toward the
big end of the tool.
Note these items during reassembly:
a Do not over expand the resin seal rings. Install
the resin seal rings with care so as not to dam-
age them. After installation, be sure to contract
the seal ring using the special tool (sizing tool).
a Replace the piston's O-ring and seal ring as a set.
27. Pull rhe O-ring off into the piston groove, then pull
the piston seal ring off into the piston groove on top
of the O-ring.
Coat the piston seal ring and the inside of the spe-
cial tool with power steering fluid.
07GAG - SO4O200 orOTGAG - SD'()2OA
Carefully slide the tool onto the rack and over thepiston seal ring.
Move the special tool back and fonh several times
to make the piston seal ring fit snugly in the piston.
24.
PISTONReplace
E
30.
PISTON
17-44
31. Wrap vinyl tape around the rack teeth and rack end
edges, then coat the surface of the tape with the
power steering fluid. Make sure that the vinyl tape
is wrapped carefully so that there is no stepped por-
tion.
Coat the inside surface of the new cvlinder end
with power steering fluid.
Install the cylinder end seal onto the steering rack
with its grooved side toward the piston. When
installing the cylinder end seal, be careful not dam-
age the sealing lip face of the seal with the edges or
teeth of the steering rack.
CYLINDER END SEAL
Make sure thespring is in lhe cylindereno seal
Remove the vinyl tape from the steering rack, then
remove any residue from the tape adhesive.
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