1997 HONDA CR-V Engine Bolt

Service Precautions
Parts Marking Locations
To deter vehicle theft, cenain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number {VlN). Original partswill have self-adhesive labels or labels attached with a break-off bolt. Replacement body parts will have self-adhesivelabels, and replacement engine and transmission parts will be stamped with a code tor spare parts.
NOTE:
. Be careful nottodamagethe parts marking labelsduring body repairs. Maskthe labels before repainting.' Label location letters without parenthesis indicate original parts. Letters with parenthesis indicate replacement pans.
A, (A): Engine
B, (B): Transmission
C, (C): Front Bumoer
D, (D); Hood
E, (E): Tailgate
F, (F): Rear Bumper
G, (G): Front Fenders (Lefr and Right)H, {H): Front Doors (Left and Right}
l, (l): Rear Doors (Left and Right)
J, (J): Outer Side Panel (Left and Right)
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lgnition System
5.
lgnition Timing Inspection and Setting
2.
1.Check the idle speed, and adjust it if necessary (see
section 1 1).
Pull out the service check connector 2P (BRN and
BLK wires) from the connector holder located under
the dash on the front passenger side, then connect
the scs service connector (P/N 07PAz - 0010100) to
it.
Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (A/T in N or E, Mff in neutral) until the
radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Connect the timing light to the No. I ignition wire,
then point the light toward the pointer on the timing
belt cover.
Check the ignition timing in no load conditions:
headlights, blower fan, rear window defogger, and
air conditioner are not operating.
lgnition Timing:
M/T: 16" 12" BTDC (RED) idling in neutral
AlTt'16" !2" BTDC (RED) idling in E or E
CRANKSHAFTPULLEY
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6. lf necessary, adjust the ignition timing as follows.
Loosen the distributor mounting bolts, and turn the
distributor ignition (Dl) housing counterclockwise to
advance the timing or clockwise to retard the tim-
t no,
7.
8.
MOUNTING BOLTS24 N.m {2.4 kgf m, 17 lbtft}
Tighten the distributor mounting bolts, and recheck
the ignition timing.
Disconnect the SCS service connector from the ser-
vice check connector.
To RETARD
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Distributor Replacement
Removal:
1. Disconnect the connector from the distributor.
2. Disconnect the ignition wires from the distributor
ignition (Dl) cap.
3. Remove the mounting bolts from the distributor,
then remove the distributor from the cylinder head.
CAMSHAFTEND
MOUNTING BOLTS8 x 1.25 mm2,1N.m {2.,1kgrf.m, 17 lbf ftl
lnstallation:
1. Bring the No. 1 piston to compression stroke TDC.
2. Coata new O-ring with engine oil, then install it.
3. Align the lug on the end of the distributor and its
mating grooves in the camshaft end, then slip the
distributor into position.
NOTE: The lug on the end of the distributor and its
mating grooves in the camshaft end are both offset
to eliminate the possibility of installing the distribu-
tor 180o out of time.
4. Installthe mounting bolts, and tighten them lightly.
5. Connect the ignition wires to the distributor ignition(Dl) cap as shown,
No. 1CYLINDERMARK
6. Connect the connector to the distributor.
7. Set the ignition timing (see previous page).
8. After setting the ignition timing, tighten the mount-
ing bolts.
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Engine Removal/lnstallation
Removal (cont'dl
Remove the cruise control actuator (see section 4).
Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt, then
remove the P/S pump belt and pump.
10.
1t.
MOUNNNG BOLT8 x 1.25 mm2a N.m 12.4 kg{.m, 17 lbtftlP/S PUMPBELT
LOCK BOLTI x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgtm, '17 lbf.ftl
12.Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (A,/C) com-
pressor belt.
ID1TR PULI.f,Y ARACKET BOLT10 r 1.25 mma{ N.m 14.5lgtm,33 lbf.ft)
ADJUSTING BOLTLOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgf.m, 17 lbf.ftl
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13. Relieve fuel pressure {see section 11).
@ Do not 3mok6 whil€ working on th6
tugl systsm. Koep open flam€ or spark away from
the work area. Drain fuel only inlo an approved
container.
14. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) control
canister hose and tuel feed hose.
33 N.m (3.4 kgt.m,2s tbf.ft)
,%l
*ryft'fltr
\'t,f
EVAP CCCANISTER HOSE
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22. Remove the radiator caP.
!@ use care when removing the radiatol
cap to avoid scalding by hot coolani or steam.
23. Raise the hoist to full height
24. Remove the front tires/wheels.
25. Remove the guard bar and splash shield.
8 x 1.25 mm2,1 N.m {2.4 kgf,m, 17 lbl ft)6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, GUARD BAR7.2 tbf.rr)
Loosen the drain plug in the radiator. Drain the
engine coolant (see page 10-51.
Drain the transmission oil or fluid. Reinstall the drain
plug using a new washer lsee section 13 (M/T) or sec-
tion 14 (ly'T)].
Drain the engine oil. Reinstall the drain bolt using a
new washer {see page 8-4).
Bemove the A,/C compressor. Do not disconnect the
!y'C hoses.
SPLASH
26.
27.
28.
29.
ER
lCEB
30. Disconnect the primary heated oxygen sensor (prl-
mary HO2S) connector. then remove exhaust pipe A
'97 - 98 U.S. models (Cslifornia):
PRIMARY HO2SCONNECTOR
GASKETReplace.
SELF-LOCKING NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgf.m,16 lbf.ftlReplace.
8 x 1.25 mm16 N.m {1.6 kgf.m.12 tbt.ftlReplace.
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgf.m,.() tbf.frlReplace.
NUT
'97 - 98 U.S. mod€ls {Except California):'99 - 00 models:
PRIMARY HO2SCONNECTORGASKETSReplace.
GASKETReplace.
SELF.LOCKING8 x 'l.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf m,
16 rbf.ftlReplace.
SELF.LOCKING NUT
8 x 1.25 mm16 N.m 11.6 kgf.m,12 tbt fr)Replace.
10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgt.m,40 rbt.ftlReplace.
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Engine RemovaUlnstallation
OOI{TROL PI
Removal (cont'dl
31. Remove the shift cable. Take care not to bend the
cable when removing it. Always replace any kinked
cable with new one (Afl-).
SNAP PIN
sHtFT CABttOOVEB
8 x 1.25 mmt2 N.m 12.2 lgtr'l'',,16 tbf.ftl
Remove the right damper fork (see section 18).
Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see
section 18),
Remove the driveshafts (see section t6). Coat allprecision-finished surface with clean engine oil. Tieplastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
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34.
Make marks on the transfer companion flange andpropeller shaft as shown. Use these marks to set thepropeller shaft in the proper position when rein-
stalling (4WD).
Remove the four bolts securing the propeller shaft,then separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
companion flange (4WD).
E x 1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 lgt.m, 24 lbt'ftlRepl€ce.
37. Lower the hoist,
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44. Remove the left and right front mounts and brackets
Replace.
M/T:
MOUNT/BRACKET
Alf I
45. Remove the rear mount bracket mounting bolt.
REAB MOUNT
UPPER
47. Remove the transmission mount bracket, then remove
the transmission mount.
46. Remove the uDper bracket.
Check that the engine^ransmission is completely free
of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electri-
calwiring.
Slowly raise the engine approximately 150 mm (6 in)'
Check once again that all hoses and wires are discon-
nected from the enginenransmission.
Raise the engine all the way, and remove it from the
vehicle.
49.
1
TRANSMISSION
MOUNT BMCKET
50.
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Engine Installation:
lnstall the engine in the reverse order of removal.
Reinstall the mount bolts/nuts in the following sequence
Failure to follow these procedures may cause excessrve
noise and vibration. and reduce bushing life.
1. Install the transmission mount and bracket. then
tighten the bolts on the frame side. Do not tighten
the bolts/nuts on the transmission side.
A/T:
12 x 1.25 mm6,a N.m 16.5 kgtr.m,47 tbt f0
R
R
TM'{SMISSIONMOUNT
M/T:
TRANSMISSIONMOUNT BRACKEY
TRANSMISSIONMOUNT
12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgt.m,
!, m,
47 tbl.ft)
2. Install the upper bracket, then tighten the nuts in the
numbered seauence.
O 12 x 1.25 mm7a N.m {7.5 kgf'm,54 tbf.trl
A 12r1.25mm7il N.m 17.5 kgl'm,
5,r lbt.ft)
3. Install the rear mount bracket mounting bolt.
tighten the bolt.
MOUNN G BOLTReplace.
Do not
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