1997 HONDA CR-V Lower torque mount

28. Place a jack under the transmission, raise it just
enough to take it off of the mounts, then remove
the transmission mount bracket.
Remove the front side transmission housino mount-
ing bolt.
29.
30. R€move the rear side transmission housing mount-
ing bolt and the rear engine mounting bolts.
Pull the transmission away from the engine until it
clears the dowel pins, then lower it on the transmis-
sion jack.
Remove thg torque converter assembly from the
transmission.
Remove the starter from the transmission housing.
31.
REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS
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Rear Differential AssemblY
Troubleshooting
Most problems in the unit are to be diagnosed by identifying noises from the gears or bear'ngs'
care should be taken during diagnosis not to confuse differential noises with those from other drivetra'n components'
SymptomProbable CauseRemedy
Will not go into 4WD mode. Fluid level too low
. Incorrect fluid type
. Add fluid. Replace
Will not return to 2WD modeIncorrect fluid typeDrain and fill the differential
Gear or bearing noisesFluid level too low
Incorrect fluid type
Damaged or chipped gears
Add fluid
Drain and fill the differential
Replace the differential carrier
assemory
Overheating. Fluid leveltoo low
. Incorrect fluid type
. Add fluid. Drain and fill the differential
Fluid leakFluid level too high
Clogged breather hose
Worn or damaged oil seal
Damaged sealing washer
Loose mounting bolts or inade-
quate sealing
Lower to proper level
Clean or replace
Replace
Replace
Recheck torque or aPPIY sealant
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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
31.
Knuckle/Hub Replacement (cont'dl
Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in high flash
point solvent before reassembly,
Press a new wheel bearing into the knuckle using
the old b6aring, a plate. the special tool, and a
press. Place the wheel bearing on the knuckle with
the pack seal side facing (metal color) toward the
inside. Be careful not to damage the sleeve of the
Dack seal.
DOUBLE LIP SEALIBLACK COLORI
SUPPORT BASE0?965 - SD90t00
33. Install the circlip securely in the knuckle groove.
35. lnstall the hub on the knuckle using the specialtools
shown and a hydraulic press. Be careful not to dis-
tort the splash guard.
ORIVER077irg - 0010000
SPLASH GUARO
lnstall the knuckle in the reverse order of removal,
and pay particular attention to the following items:
. Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots
when installing the knuckle.
r Torque a\ mount
g hardv{are to ths speci{ied
torque values,
o Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque speci
fications, then tighten them only iat enough to
align the slots with each pin hole. Do not align
the castle nut by loosening.
a lnstall new cotter pins on the castle nuts or hex
nut after torquing.
. Avoid twisting the sensor wires when installing
the wheel sensor.
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating
surfaces of the front hub and the inside of the
brake disc.
. Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small
amount of engine oil to the seating surface oJ the
nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spin-
dle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
. Before installing the wheel. clean the mating sur-
face of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary {see page 18-4).
scREws5 N.m 10.5 kgl m, 4 lbl'tt)
CIRCLIP
34. Install the splash guard and tight€n the screws.
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'1.
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
Remove the knuckle (see page 18-10).
Remove the boot by prying the set ring off.
Check the boot for deterioration and damage. and
replace it if necessary.
lnstall the special tools on the ball joint, and tighten
the castle nut.
BAII JOINT BEMOVER BASE07JAF - SH2oe00
Position the special tools over the ball joint as
shown. then set the assembly in a vise. Press the
ball joint out of the knuckle.
Place the ball joint in position by hand.
Install the special tools over the ball joint as shown,
then press the balljoint in.
BAII JOINT INSTAL1IR BASE
7.
8AI.I JOINT REMOVEN/INSTALLER
BALL JOINT HOUSING SURFACE
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8. Install the ball joint boot and set ring using the spe-
cial tool {see page 18-16}.
Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal.
and pay particular attention to the following items:
. Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots
when installing the knuckle.
. Torque all mounting hardware to the specified
toroue values.
a Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque speci-
fications, then tighten them only far enough to
align the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the
castle nut by loosening.
. Install new cotter pins on the castle nuts after
IOrqurng.
Avoid twisting the sensor wires when installing
the wheel sensor.
Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating
surfaces of the front hub and the inside of the
brake disc.
Before installing the wheel. clean the mating sur-
face of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-4).
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Reassembly
1.Install the damper unit on a spring compressor,
Assemble the rear damper in reverse order of disas-
sembly except the damper mounting washer and
self-locking nut. Align the bottom of the damper
spring and the spring lower seat as shown.
2.
DAMPER MOUNNNG
STRUT SPBING COMPRESSOR:(Commorcislly !v.ilablelBRANICKC T/N MST.s8OA
3.Position the damper mounting base on the damper
unit as shown.
Compress the damper spring with the spring com-
pressor.
Install the damper mounting washer, and loosely
install a new self-locking nut.
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm29 N.m (3.0
Replace.
Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench, and tight-
en the self-locking nut.
1.
lnstallation
Lower the rear suspenston,
damper. The spring stop on
should face rearward, and the
left damper should face forward.
and position the
the right damper
sprang stop on the
SPRING STOP
2. Loosely install the two flange nuts.
FLANGE NUTS10 x 1.25 mm . .:{9 N.m 15.0 kgf.m, 36 lbtft}- :',,-rigf't"n if'"""_nrr. in ----.-*
qla^ 7Step 7.
3. Loosely install the flange bolt.
FLANGE EOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgt.m,40 tbI.ft)
6.
7.
8.
Raise the rear suspension with a floor jack until the
vehicle just lifts off the safety stand.
@ The floor iack must be securely posi-
iioned or personal iniury may result.
Tighten the flange bolt.
Tighten the two flange nuts on the top of the
damper to the specified torque.
Install the damper cap and access panel.
Check the rear wheel alignment. and adjust if neces-
sary (see page 18-4).
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