1997 HONDA CR-V Flywheel

Starting System
Starter Test (cont'dl
Check lor Wear and D8mage
The starter should crank the engine smoothly and
steadily. lf the staner engages, but cranks the engine
erratically, remove it, and inspect the starter drive gear
and torque converter ring gear or flywheel ring gear for
oamage.
Check the drive gear overrunning clutch for binding or
slipping when the armature is rotated with the drive
gear held. lf damaged, replace the gears.
Check Cranking Voltage and Current Draw
Cranking voltage should be no less than 8.7 volts on Ay'T
models, and 8.0 volts on M/T moders.
Current draw should be no more than 230 amperes on
A,/T models, and 200 amperes on M/T models.
lf cranking voltage is too low, or current draw too high,
check for:
. dead or low battery.
a open circuit in starter armature commutator seg,
ments.
. starter armature dragging.
. shorted armature winding.
. excessive drag in engine.
Check Cranking rpm
Engine speed during cranking should be above 100 rpm.
lf speed is too low, check for:
a loose baftery or starter terminals.
. excesslvely worn staner brushes
. open circuit in commutator segments.
. dirty or damaged helical splines or drive gear.
a defective drive gear overrunning clutch.
Check Starter Disengagement
With the shift lever in @ or @ position (A,iT) or with the
clutch pedal depressed {M/T). turn the ignition switch to
START (lll). and release to ON (ll).
The starter drive gear should disengage from the torque
converter ring gear or flywheel ring gear when you
release the key.
lf the drive gear hangs up on the torque converter ring
gear or flywheel ring gear, check for
. solenoid plunger and switch malfunction.
. dirty drive gear assembly or damaged overrunning
clutch.
Starter Solenoid Test
1. Check the hold-in coil for continuity between the S
terminal and lhe armature housing (ground). The
coil is OK if there is continuity.
STARTER
B TERMINALMOUNTING NUT9 N.m 10.9 kgtm,7 tbtftl
TERMINAL
ARMATUREHOUSING(GROUND}
BLK/WHTWIRE
Check the pull in coil for continuity between the S
and M terminals. The coil is OK if there is continuity.
2.
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Brush Inspection
Measure the brush length. lf it is not within the service
limit, replace the brush (or brush holder assembly).
Brush Lsngth
Standard {Newl: 14.0 - I'1.5 mm (0.55 - 0.57 inl
Servico Limit: 9.0 mm (0.35 in)
NOTE: To seat new brushes after installing them in their
holders. slip a strip of #500 or #600 sandpaper, with the
grit side up, over the commutator and smoothly rotate
the armature. The contact surface of the brushes will be
sanded to the same contour as the commutator.
BRUSH
4-9
2.
1.
Overrunning Clutch Inspection
Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft. Does it
move freely? lf not, replace it.
Rotate the overrunning clutch both ways. Does it
lock in one direction and rotate smoothly in
reverse? lf it does not lock in either direction or it
locks in both directions, reDlace it.
3.lf the starter drive gear is worn or damaged, replace
the overrunning clutch assembly; the gear is not
available separately.
Check the condition of the torque converter ring gear
or the flywheel ring gear if the starter drive gear
teeth are damaged.
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Engine Block
Speciaf Tools .............7-2
lllustrated lndex ................................... 7-3
Flywheel and Drive Plate
Replacement ..,.,....7-5
Connecting Rod and Grankshaft
End Play .................7-6
Main Bearings
Cfearance ...............7 -7
Selection ................7-8
Connecting Rod Bearings
Clearance ...............7-8
Selection ................7-9
Pistons and Crankshaft
Removal .................7-9
Crankshaft
Inspection .............. 7-11
Pistons
fnspection ..............7-12
fnstaflation .............7-20
Cylinder Block
Inspection ..............7-13
Piston Pins
Removal ..,.......,,..... 7-14
Installation ............. 7-15
Inspection .............. 7-16
Connecting Rods
Selection ................7 -14
Piston Rings
End Gap .................7 -17
Ring-to-Groove Clearance ............... 7 -17
Replacement .........7-18
Alignment .............. 7-18
Crankshaft Oil Seal
lnstallation ............. 7-19
Crankshaft
lnstalfation .............7-20
Oil Seals
fnstalfation ....,..,.....7-23
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Flywheel and Drive Plate
Replacement
Manual Transmission:
Remove the eight flywheel bolts, then separate the fly-
wheel from the crankshaft flange. After installation, tight-
en the bolts in the sequence shown.
ENGINEBLOCK
12 x 1.0 mm103 N.m 110.5 kgf.m,76 lbf.ft)
Automatic Transmission:
Remove the eight drive plate bolts, then separate the
drive plate from the crankshaft flange. After installation,
tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
RING GEARInspect ring gearteeth for wear or damage,
RI G GEAR HOTDER07LAB - PV001|X)
12 x 1.0 mm7a N.m(7.5 kgt.m,5a lbf.ftl
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Main Bearings
2.
3.
1.
4.
Clearance
To check main bearing-to-journal oil clearance,
remove the main caps and bearing halves.
Clean each main journal and bearing half with a
clean shop towel.
Place a strip of plastigage across each main journal.
NOTE: lf the engine is still in the vehicle when you
bolt the main cap down to check clearance, the
weight of the crankshaft and flywheel will flatten
the plastigage further than just the torque on the
cap bolt, and give you an incorrect reading. For an
accurale reading, support the crank with a jack
under the counterweights and check only one bear-
Ing aI a Irme.
Reinstall the bearings and caps, then torque the
bolts,
1st step:25 N'm (2.5 kgf.m, 18lbf.ft)
Final siep: 76 N'm 17.8 kgl.m, 56 lbf.ftl
NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspec-
tron.
Remove the bearing cap again, and measure the
widest part of the plastigage.
Main Bearing.to.Journal Oil Clearance:
Stand8.d {New):
No. 1,2,4,5 Journsls:
0.02i1- 0.0i12 mm (0.0009 - 0.0017 inl
No. 3 Journal:
0.030 - 0.0i18 mm (0.0012 - 0.0019 inl
Service Limit: 0.06 mm 10.002 in)
lf the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow,(remove the engine if it's still in the vehicle),
remove the crankshaft, and remove the upper half
of the bearing. Install a new, complete bearing with
the same color code (select the color as shown on
the next page). and recheck the clearance, Do not
file, shim, or scrape the bearings or the caps to
adjust the clearance.
lf the plastjgage shows the clearance is still incor-
rect, try the ne)d larger or smaller bearing {the color
listed above or below that one), and check again. lf
the proper clearance cannot be obtained by using
the appropriate larger or smaller bearings, replace
the crankshaft and start over.
7.
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Oil Seals
Installation (cont'dl
4. l/easure the flywheel-end seal thickness and the oil
seal housing depth. Using the special tool, drive theflywheel end seal into the rear cover to the point
where the clearance between the bottom of the oil
seal and the right side cover is 0.5 - 0.8 mm (0.02 -
0.03 in) (see page 7-19). Align the hole in the driverattachment with the pin on the crankshaft.
DRIVERATTACHMENT76x80mm07948 - 5800101Install sealwith thenumber side facingout,
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Clutch
Speciaf Tools ....,..... ..........' 12-2
lllustrated lndex ........... .'." 12'3
Clutch Pedal
Adjustment ........."."."".12-4
Clutch Master Cylinder
RemovaUlnstallation '." 12'5
Slave Cylinder
Removal/lnstallation .'.. 12-6
Pressure Plate
RemovaUlnspection ..'." 12-7
Clutch Disc
Removal/lnspection ."'.. 12-8
Flywheel
Inspection ...................... 12-9
Replacement ....................................... 1 2-9
Clutch Disc, Pressure Plate
lnstallation ....................' 12-10
Release Bearing
Removal/lnspection ...... 12'11
lnstaflation ..................... 12-12
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lllustrated Index
NOTE:
. Whenever the transmission is removed, clean and grease the release bearing sliding surface
.lfthepansmarked*areremoved,theclutchhydraulicsystemmustbebled(seepage1\
2-6).
. Inspect the hoses for damage. leaks. interference, and twisting.
LOCK PIN
*CLUTCH LINE19 N.m (1.9 kgj.m,14 tbtft)
8 x 1.25 mm13 N.m {1.3 kgf m,9.4lbtft)
PEDAL PIN.RESEFVOIR
HOSE
*RESERVOIR TANK
CLUTCH PEDALAdjustment, page 12-4*CI-UTCH MASTER CYLINDERFemoval/lnstallation, page 12-5
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbf.ft)
*CLUTCH LINE15 N.m (1.5 kgt m,11 tbr.ft)
*CLUTCH LINE24 N.m {2.4 kgf.m,17 tbf.ft)
CLUTCH DISCRemoval/lnspection, page 1 2-8Installation, page 12,13
8 x 1.25 mm25 N.m {2.6 kgt m,19 rbf.ftt
I x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl'm, 16lbfft)
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FLYWHEELInspection, page 12IRepiacement, page 12-9
12 x 1.0 mm103 N.m (10.5 kgtm,75.9 lbf ftl
PRESSURE PLATERemoval/lnspection, page'12-7
Installation, page'12 13
RELEASE BEARINGRemoval/lnspection, page 12-1'!Installation, page 12-12
*CLUTCH LINE15 N.m (1.5 kgt m,11 tbf.ft)
12-3
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