1997 HONDA CR-V Mounting

REAR MOUNT
20. Remove the rear mount bracket and rear mount.
12 x 1.25 mmReplace.
REAR MOUNT BRACKET12 x 1.25 mmReplace.
21.
14 x 1.5 mmReplaco.
Place a jack under the engine block in the area
shown,
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JACK.UP POINT
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22. Jack up the engine and tilt the engine back until the
transfer assembly is lowered approximately 40 mm
(1.57 in).
Note these items when tilting the engine:
. Check that the wire harnesses, hoses and pipes
are not caught by any surrounding parts.
. Do not tilt the engine more than necessary.
ASSEMBLY
Remove the stiffener olate.
NOTE: Some stiffener plate mounting bolts a.e also
used as gearbox mounting bolts. The gearbox will
tilt to the side when these bolts are removed.
(cont'd)
.Lower approximately'40 mm (1.57 in)
STIFFENER PLATE
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Power Steering Gearbox
Removal (cont'dl
24. Remove the mounting brackets.
25.lvlove the steering gearbox to the right so the
rack end clears the rear beam, then place the
rack end below the rear beam.
left
left
Move the steering gearbox to the left, and tilt the
left side down to remove it.
With 4WD. remove the steering gearbox through
the clearance between the transfer assembly and
propeller shaft.
MOUNTING BRACKETS
STEEBING GEARBOX
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4. Pull the boots away from the ends of the gearbox.
Disassembly
Steering Rack Disassembly
Note these items when disassembling:
. Before disassembling the gearbox, wash it off with
solvent and a brush.
. Do not dip seals and O-rings in solvent.
1. Remove the steering gearbox (see page 17-31).
2. Remove airtube and clips.
3. Remove the boot bands and tie-clips.
AIR TUBE
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50. Install the valve body unit on the gearbox. and
tighten the flange bolts to the specified torque.
VALVE BODYFLANGE BOLT20 N.m 12.0 kgt.m, 14lbtft)
ct.
SHIM SET(four shims)
Measure the clearance between the gearbox and
valve body unit using a feeler gauge. Measure the
clearance at the poinl midway between the two
mounting bolts.
GAUGE
Determine the required thickness of the 32 mm
shims by subtracting the clearance obtained in the
step "c" from the total thickness of the four shims.
(Total thickness of the 4 shims) - (Clearance) =
Reouired thickness of the shims
Select the shims so that the total thickness is close
to, but less than, the required thickness.
Example:
Measurement is 0.28 mm (0.011 in);
0.70-0.28=0.42 mm (0.028-0.011 = 0.017 in)
The selected shims should be 0,25 mm (0.010 inl and
0.15 mm (0.006 in) in thickness.
lf the required shim thickness is 0.10 mm or less, no
shrms are necessary.
53. Set the selected 32 mm shims on the bearing sur-
face of the gearbox housing.
VALVE BODY UNITla lbl.frl
Coat the new O-ring with grease, and carefully fit it
on the valve housing.
Apply grease to the needle bearing in the gearbox
housing.
Install the valve body unit on the gearbox housing
by engaging the gears. Note the valve body unit
installation position (direction of line connection).
Tighten the flange bolts to the specified torque.
(cont'd)
FLANGE BOLT20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m,
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O.RINGReplace.
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NEEDLE BEARING
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56.
57.
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lnstallation
1. Before installing the gearbox, extend the rack all the
waY to right.
2. lnstall the mounting cushion on the steerlng gear-
box.
3. Pass the right side of the steering gearbox above
and through the right side of the rear beam. Be care-
ful not to bend or damage the two power steering
STEERING GEARBOX
Install the mounting bracket over the mounting
cushion. then install the two gearbox mounting
bolts. Position the split portion of the mounting
cushion as shown.
MOUNTING BBACKETS
GEARBOX MOUNTINGBOLTS39 N.m14.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
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5. Install the stiffener plate with the two gearbox
mounting bolts and stiffener plate attaching bolts.
Be sure the air tube is not caught or pinched by
stiffener plate. Install the bolts loosely first. then
tighten them securely.
NOTE: With 2WD continue to step 11.
STIFFENER PLATEMOUNTING BOLTS38 N.m
1.
With 4WD, lower the iack, and return the engine to
the original Position.
lnstall the rear mount and rear mount bracket.
Tighten the mounting bolts in order: A, B and C.
8.12 x 1,25 mm
59 N.m(6.0 kgt.m. *l lb{'ftlReplace.
10 x 1.25 mm6,a N.m
16.5 kst.m, 47 lbl'ft)R€place.
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Power Steering Gearbox
Installation (cont'd)
8, Install the left front mount. Tighten the mountingbolts in order: A and B.
LEFT FRONT MOUNT
B-12 x 1,25 mm59Nm(6.0 kgtm,,€ lbl.ftlReplaca.
9. Instsll the right front mount, Tighten the mountingbolts in order: A and B.
B-12 x 1.25 mm59 N.m16.0 ks[.m, ,|:| lbf.ftlReplace.
A-10 x 1.25 mm4,1 N.mla.s kgt m, 33 lbf.ft)
A-10 x 1.25 mma,a N.m
10. Remove the vinyl type from the side frame (both
sides).
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11. Installthe return hose joint by tightening the 16 mmflare nut.
AD.'USTAB[T HOSE CLAMP(For installationreter to page 17,23)
RETURN HOSE JOINT:16 mm FLARE NUT28 N.m12.9 kg{.m.21 lbt{t)
14 mm FLARE NUT37 N.m(3.8 ksf.m, 27 lbl'frl
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13.
Connect the return hose securely. and tighten theadjustable hose clamp.
Connect the pump outlet hose, and tighten the l4mm flare nut.
NOTE: Make sure that there is no interferencebetween the fluid lines, the rear beam or any otherparts.
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Front Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement
Note these items during replacement:
. Replace the self-locking nuts after removal.
. The vehicle should be on the ground before any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightened.. Before tightening the upper and lower mounting nuts on the stabilizer link, adjusr the location of the link with the sus-pension under vehicle load.
. After insta lling the suspension arm, check the front wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary (see page 18-4|.
FLANGE EOLTS10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m,40 tbf.ft)
STABILIZER LINKCheck for daftage.
FLANGE BOLT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kg{.m,16 tbf.ftl
STAEILIZER
AOLT
STABILIZER BARAlign the stabilizer markwith end of stabilizer bushing.
STABILIZERCheck for bending and damage.
UPPER ARMCheck the bushing for deterioration and damage.
FLANGE BOLT1{ x 1.5 mm103 N.m {10.5 kgf.m,76 tbf.ft)
BALL JOINT BOOT. Check for deter'orationano oamage,See page 18 16 for bootreplacement.
LOWER ARMRUBBER BUSHINGCheck for deteriorationand damage.
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SILICONE GREASERUBBER BUSHINGS
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 rr|m 29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft)Feplace.Hold the ball ioint pin using a hex wrenct
BOOTCheck for deteriorationano oamage,
29 N.m {3.0 kgl.m, 2.2 lbf.ftlBefore tightening the llange nut,position the ballioint pinin the middle of its range of travel,with the suspension under vehicle load.
DAMPER FORKRUBBER BUSHINGCheck for deterioration and damage.
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DAMPER FOBKCheck for damage.
SELF.LOCKING NUT14 x 1.5 mmReplace.83 N.m (8.5 kgt.m, 61 lbt.ftl
FLANGE BOLT14 x 1.5 mm89 N.m (9.'l kgl.m, 66 tbf.ft)
10 x 1.25 mm!$ N.m (4.4 kgt.m,32 rbf.ftl
SELF.LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mmBeplace.64 N.m (6.5 kgt.m, 47 lbf.ft)
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Knuckle/Hub Replacement
Note these items during replacement:
. Replace the selt-locking nuts after removal.
. The vehicle should be on the ground before any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightened.
. Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque specifications, then tighten them only far enough to align the slots with each
pin hole. Do not align the nuts by loosening.
o Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non'genuine wheel weights may corrode and damage
the aluminum wheels.
. Onthealuminum wheels, remove the center cap from the inside of the wheel after removing the wheel.
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front hub and brake disc.
. Before installing the wheel. clean the mating surfaces ofthe brake disc and wheel.
. Wipe off the grease before tightening the nuts at the balljoints.
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgtm.80 lbt.ftl
LOWER BALL JOINTInspect for faultymovement and wear,Replacement, page'18 15
CASTLE NUT10 x 1.25 mm39 - 47 N.m (i1.0 - 4.8 kgf.m, 29 - 35 lbf.ftl
COTTER PINReplace.
WHEEL BEARINGBeplace.Replacement, page 18-13
CIRCLIPSPLASH GUARD
SCREW5x0.8mm4.9 N.m {0.5 kgf.m,3.6lbf.ft)
SET RING
FRONT HUBCheck for damage and
Replacement,page 18 10
BALL JOINT BOOTCheck for deteriorationano oamage.SPINOLE NUT24 x 1.5 mm245 N.m {25.0 kgI.m, 181 lbtft}Replace.. Before installing the spindle nut, applyengine oil to the seating surface of the nut.. After tightening, use a drift to stake thespindle nut shoulder against the spindle.
COTTER PINReplace.
CASTLE NUT12x 1.25 fim49 - 59 N.m 15.0 - 6.0 kgt.m. 36 - € lbf.ft)
BRAKE DISCCheck for wear andrust.Replacement, page 18-10Inspection, section 19.
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m{11.0 kgt m,80 tbf.ftl
6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING SCREW9.8 N.m (1.0 kgtm, 7.2 lbtftl(cont'd )
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Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Replacement (cont'dl
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
secu.ely supported.
Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.
SPINDLE NUT24 x 1,5 mm245 N.m (25.0 kgf.m, 181 lbtft)Replace.
Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then remove
the nut.
Remove the brake hose mounting bolts.
BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kgt m, 16 lbtft)
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgl.m, 80 lbl.ft)
Remove the caliper mounting bolts, and hang the
caliper assembly to ona side. To prevent damagg to
the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a shortpiece of wire to hang the caliper from the undercar-
riage.
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7. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws,
6 mm BRAKE DISCRETAINING SCREWS9.8 N.m(1.0 kgl.m,7.2 lbf.ftl
8.
8 x 1.25 mm BOLTS
Screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts into the disc to push it
awav from the hub. Turn each bolt two turns at a
time to prevent cocking the disc excessively,
Remove the brake disc from the knuckle.
Check the front hub for damage and cracks.
11. Remove the wheel sensor from the knuckle (for
vehicles with ABS). Do not disconnect the wheel
sensor connector.
9.8 N.m(1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbttrl
MOUNTINGBOLTS9.8 N.mlr.0 kgf.m, ?.2lbf.ftl
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