1998 HONDA CR-V front

67. Apply grease to the circumference of the rack end
housing.
68.
69.
RACK END GROOVE
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SILICONE GREASE
Apply a light coat of silicone grease to the boot
grooves on the rack ends.
lnstall the boots in the rack end with the tie-rod
clips.
NOTE: Install the boots with the rack in the straight
ahead position (right and left tie-rods are equal in
length).
RACK ENO
NOTE: Wipe the grease offthe thread section.
TIE.ROD CLIP
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70. Adiust the air hose fitting position of the boots by
turning it as shown below.
LEFT BOOT{Viewed from theleft side)
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RIGHT BOOT(Viewed trom theright side)
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BOOT AIR HOSE FITTING
71. Install new boot bands on the boot, and bend both
sets of locking tabs.
CAUTION: Stake the band locking tabs firmly.
Lightly tap on the doubled-over portions to reduce
their height.
Slide the rack right and left to be cenain that the
boots are not deformed or twisted.
(cont'd)
FIT'I'ING
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Power Steering Gearbox
Installation (cont'd)
8, Install the left front mount. Tighten the mountingbolts in order: A and B.
LEFT FRONT MOUNT
B-12 x 1,25 mm59Nm(6.0 kgtm,,€ lbl.ftlReplaca.
9. Instsll the right front mount, Tighten the mountingbolts in order: A and B.
B-12 x 1.25 mm59 N.m16.0 ks[.m, ,|:| lbf.ftlReplace.
A-10 x 1.25 mm4,1 N.mla.s kgt m, 33 lbf.ft)
A-10 x 1.25 mma,a N.m
10. Remove the vinyl type from the side frame (both
sides).
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11. Installthe return hose joint by tightening the 16 mmflare nut.
AD.'USTAB[T HOSE CLAMP(For installationreter to page 17,23)
RETURN HOSE JOINT:16 mm FLARE NUT28 N.m12.9 kg{.m.21 lbt{t)
14 mm FLARE NUT37 N.m(3.8 ksf.m, 27 lbl'frl
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13.
Connect the return hose securely. and tighten theadjustable hose clamp.
Connect the pump outlet hose, and tighten the l4mm flare nut.
NOTE: Make sure that there is no interferencebetween the fluid lines, the rear beam or any otherparts.
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15.
Center the steering rack within its stroke.
Install the steering joint, and reconnect the steering
shaft and pinion shaft.
NOTE: Make sure the steering joint is connected as
follows.
a. Insen the upper end of the steering joint onto the
steering shaft (line up the bolt hole with the flat
on the shaft).
UPPER JOINT BOLT22 N.m12.2 kgf.m, 16lbl.ft,
STEERING JOINT
COLUMNSHAFTLOWER JOINT BOLT22 N.m12.2 kgf.m, 16lbtftl
UPPER JOINT BOLTBolt must line upwith tlat on shatt.
LOWER JOINT BOLTBolt must line up withgroove around on shaft.
PINIONSHAFT
b, Slip the lower end of the steering ioint onto the
pinion shaft.
c. Install the lower joint bolt (line up the bolt hole
with ths groove around the shaft). Be sure that
the lower joint bolt is securely in the groove in
the pinion shaft.
d. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint is fully seated.
e, Install the upper joint bolt,
Reinstall the steering wheel {see page'17-19).16.
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17. Wipe off any grease contamination trom the ball
joint tapered section and threads then reconnect the
tie-rod ends to the steering knuckles. For'97 - 98
models; torque the castle nut to the lower torque
specification, then tighten it only far enough to
align the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the nut
by loosening. Install new cotter pins.
CAST1T NUT(9t - 98modol!)
HEX NUTl'g!t - 00 modeb)il:l N.m14.4 ksl.m,32 tbf.f0
39 - iU N'm
lil.o - 4.8 kgl.m,
29 - 35 tbf.ftl
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
'99 - lD modeb:
COTTER PINRePlace.on reassembly, bendthe cotter Pin as shown.
With 4WD, connect the propeller shaft and transfer
assembly (see section 16).
Connect the shift linkage to the transmission (M/T:
see section 13, A,/T; see section 14).
Installthe Twc (see section 91.
lnstall the front wheels,
Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed
air from the system (see page 17-15).
After installation. perform the following checks.
. Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the
steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to
warm up the fluid. Check the gearbox for leaks
(see page 17-23).
. Adjust the front toe (s€e section 18).
. Check the steering wheel spoke angl€. Adjust by
turning the right and left tie-rods equally, if nec-
essary.
TIE.ROO END
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Suspension
Special Tools ............. 18-2
Component Locations
lndex ................ ...... 18-3
Wheel Alignment
Service lnformation ......................,.. 18-4
Camber .................. 18-4
Caster ............... ...... 18-5
Front Toe Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-5
Rear Toe Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-6
Turning Angle Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-6
Wheel/Hub Inspection
Bearing End Play .......................,...... 18-7
Wheel Runout ....... 18-7
Front Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement ..... 18-8
Knuckle/Hub Replacement ............. 18-9
Lower Ball Joint Replacement ....... 18-15
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 18-16
Front Damper
Removal ................. 18-16
Disassembly/lnspection .................. 18-1 7
Reassembly ........... 18-18
lnstallation ............. 18-18
Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement ..... 18-19
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement ...... 18-20
Upper Arm Bushing
Replacement ..... 18-23
Rear Damper
Removal ................. 18-23
Disassembly/1nspection .................. 18-24
Reassembly ........... 18-25
lnstallation ............. 18-25
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Component Locations
Front Suspension:
Rear Suspension:
STABILIZER BAR
REAR OAMPER
LOWER ARM
STABILIZER BAR
LOWER ARM
UPPER ARM
COMPENSATOB ARM
TRAILING ARM
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Wheel Alignment
Caster
For proper inspection/adjustment of the wheel align-ment, check and adjust these items before checkinq thealignment:
. Check that the suspension is not modified.. Check the tire size and tire pressure.
. Check th( runout of the wheels and t;res,. Check the suspension ball joints. (Hold a wheel withyour hands, and move it up and down and right andleft to check for wobbling.)
Inspection
Use commercially-available computerized four wheelalignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (cast-
er, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equip-ment manufacturer's instructions.
Check the caster angle.
Caster angle: 2'10':t 1"
lf out of specification, check for bent or damagedsuspension components.
1.
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Camber
Inspection
Use commercially-available computerized lour wheelalagnment equipment to measure wheel alignment (cast,
er, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equip,ment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the camber angle.
Camber angle:
Front: 0'00' 1 1"
Rear: - 1' :! 1"
2. lf out of specification, check for bent or damagedsuspensron components.
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Front Toe Inspection/Adjustment
Use commercially-available computerized four wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster,
camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment
manufacturer's instructions,
3.
1.Check the tire pressure.
Center the steering wheel spokes.
Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight
ahead.
Front toe-in: 0 i 3 mm {0 t 1/8 inl
- lf adjustment is required, go on to step 4.
- lf no adjustment is required, remove alignment
equipment.
Loosen the tie-rod locknuts, and turn both tie-rods
in the same direction until the front wheels are
pointing straight ahead.
5.Turn both tie-rods equally until the toe reading on
the wheel alignment computer is correct.
After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod locknuts and
reposition the tie-rod boots if they are twisted or
displaced.
sir N m (5.5 kgJ.m, 'O lbf.ft)
Rear Toe Inspection/Adjustment
Use commercially-available computerized four wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster,
camber. toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment
manufacturer's instructions.
Release parking brake to avoid an incorrect mea-
surement.
Check the toe.
Ro8r toe-in: 2 :1 mm {lN l/16:t 1/16 in,
- lf adjustment is required, go to step 2.
- lf no adiustment is required. remove alignment
equrpmenr.
Before adjustment, note the locations of adjusting
bolts on the right and left compensator arms.
Loosen the adjusting bolts, and slide the compen-
sator arm in or out. as shown, to adiust the toe.
1.
FLANGE BOLT'10 x 1.5 mm
COMPENSATOR ARM
Example: After the rear toe inspection, the wheel is 2
mm (0.08 in) out of the specification.- Move the arm so the adjusting bolt moves 2 mm
{0.08 in) inward from the position recorded before the
adjustment.- The distance the adjusting bolt is moved should be
equal to the amount out-of-specification.
5. Tighten the adjusting bolts.
6a N.m 16.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf'ftl
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Wheel/Hub lnspection
Bearing End Play
1.Raise the vehicle off the ground, and make sure it is
securely supported.
Remove the wheels, then reinstall the wheel nuts.
Attach the dial gauge as shown.
Measure the bearing end play by moving the disc or
drum inward or outward.
Front/Rear;
Standard: 0 - 0.05 mm (0 - 0.002 in)
Measure end play at thehub flange.
Rear:
Measure end play at center ofthe hub flange.108 N.m{11.0 kgf.m, q} lbf.ftl
It the bearing end play measurement is more than
the standard, replace the wheel bearing.
1.
Wheel Runout
Raise the vehicle off the ground, and make sure it is
securely supported,
Check for bent or deformed wheels.
Attach the dial gauge as shown.
Measure the wheel runout by turning the wheel.
Front and Rear Whoel Axial Runout:
Standard:
Steel Wheel: 0 - 1.0 mm {0 - 0.0i[ in]
Aluminum Wheel: 0 - 0.7 mm l0 - 0.03 in)
Service Limit:2.0 mm 10.08 inl
Front and Rear Wheel Radial Runout:
Standard:
Steel Whoal: 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.04 inl
Aluminum Whoel: 0 - 0.7 mm {0 - 0.03 in}
Servics Limit:1.5 mm (0.06 inl
lf the wheel runout is more than the service limit,
reolace the wheel.
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