1997 HONDA CR-V Workshop Manual

17. Install the right and left driveshafts (see section 18).
While installing the right driveshaft in the differen-
tial, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign parti-
cles to enter the transmission.
NOTE:
. Clean the areas where the right driveshaft con-
tacts the transmission (differential) with solvent
or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed
air.
. Turn the right and left steering knuckle fully out-
ward, and slide the right driveshaft into the dif-
ferential until you feel its spring clip engage the
side gear. Slide the left driveshaft into the inter-
mediate shaft until you feel the spring clip of the
intermediate shaft engage the left driveshaft,
18. Install right damper fork, then install the right and
left ball joints on each lower arm with the castle
nuts and new cotter pins (see section 18).
DAMPER PINCH BOLT10 x 1 .25 mm43 N.m 14.{ kgf.m,32 rbr.ftl
DAMPERFORX
SELF.LOCKING NUT12 x 1,25 mm6/t N m (6.5 kg{.m, a7 lbtft)Replace.
Replace.
CASTLE12 x 1.25 mm49 - 59 N.m15.0 - 6.0 kgl m, 36 - {3 lbtftl
19, Install the propeller shaft to the transfer assembly
by aligning the reference marks (4WD).
20.
8 x 1.25 mm32 N.m (3.3 kgt'm,2ir blft)
Feplace.
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PROPELLER SHAFT
lnstall the shift cable.
4WD:
Install the shift cable with the control pin, then
secure it with the snap Din. Do not bend the shift
cable excessivelv.
CONTROLLEVER
SHIFT CAALECOVER
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2l'gl m,16 rbt.ftl
(cont'd)
REFERENCE MARKS
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Transmission
Installation (cont'dl
2WD:
Install the control lever with a new lock washer to thecontrol shaft. Do not bend the shift cable excessivelv.
8 r 1.25 mm22 N.m|'2.2 kgt.m,16 rbf.ft)
SI{IFT CAELECOVER
LOCK WASHER 6 x 1.0 mmReplace. 14 N.m 11.4 kgt.m,10 tbr.frl
lnstallthe shift cable cover.
Install exhaust pipe A.
Connect the primary heated orygen sensor (primary
HO2S) connector.
GASKETSReplace.
22.
23.
10 x 1.25 m.n5r N.m {5.5 kgf.m,40 tbtftlReplace.
SELF.LOCKING
SELF-LOCKING NUT8 ! 1.25 mm16 N.m {1.6 kgf.m,12 lbf.fttReplace.
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m {2,2 kgt.m, l5 lbt.ftl
SHIFT CABLE
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24. Installthe splash shield and guard bar,
8 x 1.2524 N.m {2.a kgl.m,17 tbt.ftl
SPLASH SHIELD
GUARO BAR
25.
6r1.0|r|m9.8 N.m l1.0lgf.m, 7.2 tbtftl
Connect the mainshaft speed sensor, the shift con-trol solenoid valve, and the linear solenoid connec_tors,
SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOIDVALVE CONNECTOR
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26. Connect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS). the coun-
tershaft speed sensor. and the A,/T gear position
switch connectors,
VEHICLE SPEEO
SPEED SENSOACO'{NECTOR
Connect the lock-up control solenoid valve connec-
tor, then install the harness clamp on the clamp
bracket.
HARNESS CI-AMP
27.
RADIATOR HOSECLAMP
TRANSMISSIONGROUND CAB1ITERMINAL
LOCK-UP OONTROLSOLENOID VALVECONNECTOR
6x1.0mm12 N'm (1.2 kgi.m,8.? tbtftl
28.
29.
Instail the transmission ground cable terminal on
the transmission hanger, and install the radiator
hose clamp on the transmission hanger,
Connect the starter cables to the starter, and install
the harness clamD on the clamD bracket. Make sure
the crimped side of the starter cable ring terminal is
facing out.
STARTEBCABLE
STARTER CAAtf,
Install the air cleaner housing assembly and the
intake air duct.
Refill the transmission with ATF (see page 14-161).
Connect the battery positive terminal and negative
terminal.
Set the parking brake, Start the engine, and shift the
transmission through all gears three times.
Check the shift cable adjustment (see page 14-271]-.
Check the tront wheel alignment and adjust it if
needed (see section 18).
Let the engine reach normal operating temperature
(the radiator fan comes on) with the transmission in
E or N position, then turn it off and check the ATF
level {see page 14-160).
Perform a road test (see page 14-157 and 14-158).
30.
31.
34.
CLAMP BRACKET
37.
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Transmission
Cooler Flushing
@@ To prevent in;ury to face and eyos, atwayswear safety glasses ot a face shield when using thetlansmission flusher.
This procedure should be performed before reinstallingthe transmission.
2.
LCheck equipment for wear and cracks before using.Replace any worn or cracked components.
Using the measuring cup. fill the tank with 21 ounces{approximately 213 lull) ol biodegradable flushingfluid (J35944 - 20). Do not substitute with any otherfluid. Follow the handling procedure on the fluidcontaaner.
Secure the flusher filler cap, and pressurize theflusher with compressed air to 550 - 829 kpa (5.6 _
8.45 kgf/cm,, 80 - 120psi). The air line should beequipped with a water trap to ensure a dry air sys-tem.
Hang the flusher under the vehicle.
Attach the flusher discharge hose to the return lineof the transmission cooler using a clamp.
Connect the drain hose to the inlet line on the trans-mission cooler using a clamp.
IMPORTANT:
Securely clamp the opposite end ofthe drain hose to abucket or floor drain.
DISCHARGEHOSE
tAirlp Water
TnAI{SrfiSStoN coot"€RFLUSHER{Comm.rcidly.v.il.bt.lK.r -Moor. J38,t{15.Aor aquival.nt
5.
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7. With the water and air valves off, attach the water andair supplies to the flusher. (Hot water if available.)
10.
8.
1'I.
Turn on the water valve for 1O seconds. lf waterdoes not flow through the cooler, it is completelyplugged, cannot be flushed, and must be replaced.
Depress the trigger to mix the flushing fluid into thewater flow. Use the wire clip to hold the trigger down.
While flushing with the water and flushing fluid fortwo minutes, turn the air valve on for five secondsevery 15 - 20 seconds to create a surging action.AIR PRESSURE: MAX 845 kpa (8.45 kgf/cmr, t20 psi)
Turn the water valve off. Release the trigger, thenreverse the hoses to the cooler so you can flush inthe opposite direction. Repeat steps 8 through 10.
Release the trigger, and rinse the cooler with wate.for one minute.
Turn the water valve off, and the water supply off.
Turn the air valve on for two minutes, or until nomoisture is visible leaving the drain hose. Residualmoisture in the cooler or lines can damage thetransmission.
Remove the flusher from the cooler line. Attach thedrain hose to a container.
Install the transmission, and leave the drain hoseattached to the cooler line.
12.
13.
14.
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17.Make sure the transmission is in E position.
Fill the transmission with ATF, and run the engine
for 30 seconds or until approximately 0.951 {1.0 US
qt., 0.8 lmp qt.) is discharged.
Remove the drain hose, and reconnect the cooler
return hose to the transmission (see page 14-266).
Refill the transmission with ATF to the proper level
(see page l4'161 ).
18.
19.
TOOL MAINTENANCE
1. €mpty and rinse the flusher after each use. Fill the
flusher with water and pressurize it, then flush the
discharge line to ensure that the unit is clean.
2. lf discharge liquid does not foam, the orifice may be
blocked.
3. To clean, disconnect the large coupling nut from the
flusher.
FILTER
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IO.RING
Remove the in-line filter from the discharge side and
clean it if necessary.
The fluid orifice is located behind the filter.
Clean it with the pick stored in the bottom of the
tank handle, or blow it clean with air.
Reassemble all parts.
COUPLINGNUT
II
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\ORIFICE
4.
5.
6.
FILLER CAP
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ATF Cooler Hoses
Gonnection
'1. Connect the ATF cooler hoses to the ATF cooler lines. then secure them with the cliDs.
2. Face the tabs of the clips of the transmission side toward the radiator, and face the tabs of the ATF cooler side down-wa rd.
CLIPFace tabs toward radiator.
ATF COOLER LINEATF COOLER LINE
TRANSMISSION
6-8mm(0.2 - 0.3 inl
ATF COOLER
HOSE CLAMP
CLIPFace tabs downward.
2-rlmm10.1 - 0.2 inl
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Shift Lever
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-
vrce.
1. Remove the instrument panel lower cover and the
column covers (see section 171.
2. Shift to N position, then remove the lock pin from
the cable adjuster.
3. Separate the shift cable from the cable adjuster, Do
not bend the shift cable excessively.
ADJUSTER ROD
SHIFT CABLE
22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbt.ftl
7.
Remove the flange nuts and bolts securing the
steering column, then lower the steering column.
FLANGE NUTS16 N m (1.6 kgl m, 12 lbt'ftl
Disconnect the shift lock solenoid and the park pin
switch connector.
Remove the bolts securing the shift lever assembly,
then remove the shift lever assembly.
lnstall the shift lever assembly in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE;
. Make sure the lock pin is seated securely in the
cable adjuster.
. Replace the lock pin if it does not snap over the
cable adjuster securely.
Check the cable adjustment after installing the shift
lever (see page 14-27'l).
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Shift Lever
Disassembly/Reassembly -'97 - 98 Models
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations. precautions. and procedures in the SRS
section (24) before performing repairs or service.
Apply silicone grease to these parts'
. Movable parts of the shift lever,
. Movable parts of the shift lock mechanism.
. Sliding surfaces on the detent of the control checker and detent guide.
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOIDSPRING
SCREW
SHIFT LOCK2.5 N.m {0.25 kgtm, 1.8 lbtftl
SCREW2.5 N.m {0.25 kg{.m,1.8 rbf.ft)
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOIDPLUNGER
SHIFT LOCKEXTENSION
DETENT SPFING
SHIFT LEVER
PARK PIN SWITCHCONNECTOR
SHIFT LOCKRELEASE LEVER
CONTROL BRACKET
STOP
DETENT GUIDE
9.3 N.m 10.95 kgtm,6.8 tbrft)
SPRING
9.3 N.m {0.95 kgf.m,6.8 tbf.ftl
SHIFT LEVERLINK
9.3 N.m (0.95 kgt.m,6.8 tbf.ftl
SHIFT CAALE
KNOBI N.m 10.9 kgt.m,7 rbf.ftl
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7 N.m {0.7 kgf.m.5 tbt.fr}
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