1998 HONDA CR-V Hose

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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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.
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5.
6.
FILLER CAP
14-265
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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
14-266
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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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Steering
Special Toofs ............. 17-2
Component Locations
Index ................ ....... 17-3
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 1 7-4
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-8
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-10
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation .......................... 17-12
Power Assist Check
With Vehicle Parked ....................
Steering Linkage and Gearbox .......
Pump Belt
Rack Guide Adjustment ...................
Fluid Rep|acement ...................,,.,....
Pump Pressure Check .................,,...
*Steering Wheel
Removal ................. 17-18
*Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation ................ ....... 17 -2O
lnspection .............. 17-21
Steering Lock Replacement ............ 17 -22
Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Ffuid Leakage Inspection ................. 17 -23
Repfacement .......... 17-23
Power Steering Pump
Repfacement .......... 17-24
Disassembly ...........17-25
fnspection .............. 17-26
Reassembly ............ 17-28
Power Steering Gearbox
Removal ................. 17-31
Disassembly ........... 17-34
Reassembly ............ 17-40
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-50
Installation ............. 17-51
17-12
17-13
17-14
l7-15
17-15
17-16
Disassembly/Reassembly............... 17-18
4'%/b.......... -r'-7--a/
SUPPLEN\EN AL RES\RA(N SYSTES{ (SRS\
This model has an SRS which includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub. a passenger's airbag in the dashboardabove the glove box ('97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors ('98 - 00 models). Informationnecessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk (*) on the contentspage include, or are located near, SBS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items will require specialprecautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Honda oearer.
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to peFonal iniury or death in the event of a sevore trontalcollision. allSRS service work must be performod by an authorized Honda dealer.lmproper service procedurgs, including incorrect removal and installalion of the SRS, could lead to personal iniurycaused by unintontional deployment of th€ airbags {'97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners ('98 - 00 modelsl.Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may lail in case ot a collision, or the airbags may deploy when theignition switch is ON (lll.
SRS electrical wiring harnesses are identitied by yellow colof coding. Ralated components are located in the steeringcolumn, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box. Do not use elec-trical test equipment on these cilcuits,
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Ret. No, I Tool NumbelDescriptionfty Page Reference
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07GAF - PH70100
07HAG - SF10100
07GAG - SD40200 or
OTGAG - SD4O2OA
07JGG - 001010A
07MAC - S100200
OTNAD _ SR3O2OA
07NAG SR30900 or
07NAG , SR3OgOA
07RAK - 50401 10
07RAK - 5040120
07406 - 0010001 or
07406 - 0010004
07725 - 0030000
07746 - 0010100
07749 - 0010000
07916 - SA50001
07974 - SA50200 or
07974 - SA5050A
07974 - SA50800
Pilot Collar
Piston Seal Ring Guide
Piston Seal Ring Sizing Tool
Belt Tension Gauge
Ball Joint Remover,23 mm
Cylinder End Seal Remover Attachment
Valve Seal Ring Sizing Tool
P/S Joint Adaptor (Pump)
P/S Joint Adaptor (Hose)
P/S Pressure Gauge
Universal Holder
Attachment, 32 x 35 mm
Driver
Locknut Wrench, 40 mm
Sleeve Seal Ring Sizing Tool
Ball Joint Boot Clip Guide
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17-44
11-44
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17 -37't7 -4'l
17-'t6, 17
17-16, 17
11-16, 17
17-26,30't]-42, 43't1-42, 43
11-15't]-42
11-42, 50
* Included in the Belt Tension Gauge Set 07TGG - 001000,4
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Component Locations
lndex
Note these items during disassembly:' lf an intact airbag assembly has been removed from a scrapped vehicle or has been found defective or damaged dur-ing transit, storage or service. it should be deployed (see section 24),a Before removing the gearbox, remove the driver.s airbag assembly and steering wheel.. After installing the gearbox, check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures an the SRssection (24) before performing repairs or servrce.
STEERING WHEELRemoval, page 17,18Disassembly/Reassembly, page 1?,18Installation, page 17-19DRIVER'S AIRBAG ASSEMBLYRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24
STEERING GEARBOXRack Guide Adjustment, page 17-15Removal, page 17-31Disassembly, page 17-34Reassembly, page 17,40Installation, page 17,51VALVE BODY UNITOverhaul, page 17-38
STEERING COLUMNRemoval/lnstallation. page 17-20Inspection, page l7 21Steering Lock Replacement, page 17 22CABLE REELRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24tcNrnoN swtTcHSee s€ction 23
STEERING HOSES, LINESReplacement. page l7-23
Pump Belt Inspection andAdjustment, pag€ t7-14Pump Pressure Check, page 17-16 ot 17-1jReplacemont, page 17-24Disassembly, pa96 17,25Inspection, page 17-26Reassembly. page17-28
RESERVOIRFluid R6placement. page 17 15Fluid Leakage lnspection, page 17-23
END BALL JOINTBallJoint Boot Replacement, page 17-50
17-3
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Troubleshooting
General Troubleshootin g
Check the following before you begin:
. Has the suspension been modified in a way that would affect steering?
. Are tire sizes, tire variety and air pressure correct?
. ls the steering wheel original equipment or equivalent?
. ls the power steering pump belt properly adjusted?
. ls steering fluid reservoir filled to proper level?
. ls the engine idle speed correct and steady?
Hard Steering (Check the power assist, see page 17-12. lf the force is over 29 N (3.0 kgl 6.6 lbfl, proceed with this troubleshooting.i
Abnormalthiidpressure (Iluidpressure is toohigh)
Relief pressuretoo low
Faulty valve body unit
Abnormal
Check the teed and return circuit lines and hosebetween the gearbox and pump for clogging anddeformation.
Normal line and hose
Check the pump fluid pressure(see page 17-16 or 17-17).Measure steady state lluid pres-
sure at idle with the pressure con-trol valve and the shut-off valve (it
so equipped) fully open.The fluid pressure should be 1,500kPa (15 kgf/cm,,213 psi)or less.
Normal
Check the flow control valve (see page 17 26).. Check the valv€ lor smooth movement in the hous-ing.. Check the relief valve for leaks.
Check the pump fluid pressure(see page 17-16 or l7-17).Measure pump relief pressure atidle with the pressure controlvalve and the shut'off valve lil soequipped) fully closed.The fluid pressure should be 6,9007,800 kPa (70 - 80 kgflcm,, 1,000- 1,140 psi).
Normal relief pressure
17-4
Go to page 17 5Faulty pump assemblyFaulty flow control valve
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Uneven or rough steering.Ad,ust the rack gu ide (see page 17- 15).
ll the problem is not corrected byadjusting the rack guide, replacethe gearbox.
Adjust the belttension. Replace thebelt, if necessary (see page 17-14).Belt slipping on pulley.
lf the engine stalls when thewheel is turned while the vehicleis stopped or moving at lowspeed, adjust the idle speed (seesection 111.
ldle speed low or erratic.
Check power steering lluid level. lfthe level is excessively low checkfor leaks in the system. Add fluidto the specified level.
Air in reservoir, or check powersteering tluid level.
lf fluid level is OK, check O-ringsand seals on both ends of thepump inlet hose, and the P/Spump housing mating surlacesand drive shaft oil seal for suction leaks. Check the reservoir forcracks, Replace parts as neces-
Pump belt slipping on pulley(pump stops momentarily).Adjust the belt tension (see page17-14) or replace belt.
Check if pump pressure is normaland the gauge needle travel is 500kPa (5 kgl/cm,, 71 psi) or less.Check the flow control valve if theneedle travel exceeds 500 kPa (5kgflcm', 71 psi). lI the flow controlvalve is normal, replace the pumpas an assembly,
Install the power steering pres-sure gauge, Close the pressurecontrol valve and shut off valve (if
so equipped) fully and measurethe pump pressure (see page 17-16ot 17 17).
Steering wheel kicks backduring wide turns.
7-7
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