1997 HONDA CR-V Workshop Manual

Disassembly/Reassembly -'99 - 00 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.
NOTE: Adjustthe clearance between the O/D switch wires and the edge ofthe shift lever control bracket after reassembly(see page 14-270).
SHIFT LOCKRELEASE LEVERSHIFT LOCK SOLENOIDSPRING
SCREW2.5 N.m {0.25 kgf.m, 1.8lbtft)SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID
SCREW2.5 N.m (0.25 kgl.m, 1.8 lbl.ft)
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOIOPLUNGER
DETENT SPRING
SHIFT LEVER CONTROLBRACKET
PARK PIN SWITCH _
o/D swtTcHCONNECTOB
SHIFT LOCK EXTENSION
STOP
DETENT GUIDE
9.3 N.m {0.95 kgf.m, 6.9 lbl.ftl
SCREW2.5 N.m {0.25 kgt m,1.8 tbf.ftl
SHIFT LOCK BELEASELEVER SPRING
9.3 N.m {0.95 kgl.m,6.9 lbtfr)
HARNESS CLAMPERACKET
PARK PINswrTcH
SCREW2.5 N.m {0.25 kgf.m,1.8 tbl.f0
9.3 N.m 10.95 kgtm,6.9 tbf.ft)CONTROL CHECKER
SHIFT LEVER KNOB6- 12 N.m{0.6 - 1.2 kgt'm,4 - 8.7 tbnft)LOCKNUT7 N.m {0.7 kgl.m,5 tbf.ftl
SHIFT LEVERBUSHING
o/D swtTcH
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Shift Lever
Over-Drive (O/Dl Switch Wire Clearance Adjustment -'99 - 00 Models
NOTE: Be sure to adjust the clearance between the O/D
switch wires and the shift lever control bracket after
replacing the O/D switch and park pin switch, and after
reassembling the shift lever. lf there is the slack in the
wires or the wires are kept tight, the wires may have
Dreaks.
1. Shift the shift lever into E positron.
2. Pull or push the wires to adjust the clearance
between the wires and the edge of the shift lever
control bracket to 13 mm (0.5 in).
SHIFT LEVER BRACKET
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Secure the wires with the harness clamp.
Move the shift lever to each position, and verify that
there is a clearance between the wires and bracket
in each position.
lf the wires are kept tight in any position, read.iust
the clearance.
Install the shift lever assembly on the steering col-
umn.
Move the shift lever to each position, and make
sure that the wires are kept away from any parts
such as the steering column.
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Detent Spring Replacement
1.Install the detent spring on th€ shift lever control
bracket, and installthe screw loosely.
Shift the shift lever to E position.
lnssrt a 0.5 mm (0.02 in) wire gap gauge between
the control chocker detent and the shift lever, then
hold the shift lever against the El position in the
control checker.
SHIFI LEVER
GAP GAUGE
4. Put the detent spring roller in E position on the
detent guide, then tighten the screw to the specified
torque,
'97 - 98 Modeb:
DETENT SPRING
2.5 N.m 10.25 kgf.m, 1.8lbl.ftl
SCREW2.5 N.m 10.25 kgl.m, 1.8lbtftl
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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.
K\ffi
/* 1 6-,>
snenrftc YTILT LEVER IACCESS COVER
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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
7.
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10.
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Replacement
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.
1. Remove the instrument panel lower cover and the
column covers (see section 17).
2. Shift to E position, then remove the lock pin from
the cable adiuster.
LOCK PIN
SHIFT CABLEBRACKET
ADJUSTINGROO
LOCKNUT29 N.m {3.0 kgl.m,2j2lbf.trl
Loosen the locknut, then remove the shift cablefrom the shift cable bracket.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable holder,
then remove the shift cable.
12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m,8.7 tbtfrl
CABLE ADJUSTER
STUO BOLT
6x1.0mm
Remove the shift cable cover.
Remove the shift cable.
4WD:
Remove the snap pin and control pin, then separatethe shift cable from the control lever.
CONTROL PIN
SHIFT CABLE
SHIFTCOVER
2WDi
Remove the control lever, then
cable from the control shaft.
separate the shift
t r 1.25 mm22 N.n 12.2 *glrn.16 tbf.trl
CONTROLSHAFT
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m12.2 kgl-m,16 tbf.frl
SHIFT CABLECOVER
LOCK WASHER6x LOmm14 N.m {1.4 kgf.m,
(cont'd)
SHIFT CABI-E
10 tbt.lrl
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Shift Gable
Replacement (cont'd)
7.
6x 1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgtm,8.7 tbf.ftl
Install the shift cable ln the
removat.
NOTE:
Remove the nuts securing the shift cable holder,
then remove the shift cable.
GROMMETSTUD BOLT
SHIFT CABLE
f-'
. Do not bent the shift cable excessively when
installing it.
. 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 it.
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Differential
Rear Differential
Special Tools .......... ...........15-2
Description
Rear Differential ................................. 15-4
Hydraulic Flow ............ ,.. 15-6
Real-time 4WD-Dual Pump System
Troub|eshootin9 ................................. 15-10
Rear Differential Assembly
Troubleshooting ................................. 15-13
Maintenance
Differential Fluid ........... . 15-14
Rear Differential Assembly
lllustrated Index .......... .. 15-15
Removal/lnstallation .... 15-16
Differential Carrier Assembly
Leak Repair .................... 15-18
OilSeals
Replacement ...,................................... 15-19
Rear Differential Assembly
Disassembly ..........,......., 15-20
Reassembly .................... 15-23
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Special Tools
Ret. No.Tool NumberOescriptionotvPage Reler€nce
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J - 38592
07GAD - PH7020'1
07JAB - 0010204
OTRAB _TB40lOB
07749 - 0010000
07965 - 6920101
Transfer Case Oil Seal lnstaller
Seal Driver
Holder Handle
Flange Holder
Driver
Hub Dis/Assembly Tool
1
1
1
1
1
1
15-20
15-19
tc-zt, z9
15-21,25
15-19
15-19
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15-2
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