1998 HONDA CR-V joint

Rear Drum Brakes
Brake Shoes Replacement (cont'd)
16. Install the brake shoes onto the backing plate. Be
careful not to damage the wheel cylinder dust cov-
ers.
17. Install the tension pins and the retainer springs.
18. Hook the upper return spring with the tool.
@ wsar eye proieclion whon using tho
brtko spring wronch.
lnstallthe brake drum.
lf the wheel cylinder has been removed, bleed the
brake system (see page 19-7).
Press the brake pedal several times to set the self-
adjusting brake.
Adjust the parking brako (see page 19-6).
19.
20.
21.
UPPER RETURN SPRING
TENSION PINS
19-20
7.
SEALANT
Wheel Cylinder Replacement
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake fluid on th6 vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brako fluid doos contact tho paint, wash
it off immedialely whh water.
. To pr6v6ni 3pills, cov6r th6 hose ioinls with rags ol
shop lowels,
. Use only a genuine Honda whoel cylinder spocial
bolt.
Remove the brake shoes {see page '19-18).
Disconnect the brake line,
BACKING PLATE
1.
15 N,m 11.5 kgt m,11 tbf.ftl
WHEEL CYLINDER
9 N.m 10,9 kgf'm.6.5 rbtft)
Remove the bolt and the wheel cylinder from the
backing plate.
Apply sealant between the wheel cylinder and back-
ing plate, and install the wheel cylinder.
Install the removed parts in the reverse order of
removal.
Fill the brake reservoir up. and bleed the brake sys-
tem {see page 19-7).
After installation. check for a leak at the line joint.
and retighten if necessary.
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Brake Hoses/Lines
Inspection/Torque Specif ications
1. Inspect the brake hoses for damage, deterioration, leaks, interference, and twisting
2. Check the brake Iines for damage, rusting, and leakage. Also check for bent brake lines.
3. Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.
4. Checkthe master cylinder, proportioning control valve. and ABS modulator unit for damage and leakage.
NOTE: Replace the brake hose clip whenever the brake hose is serviced.
MASTER CYLINOER.Io.BRAKE LINE15 N.m 11.5 kgt m, 11 lbnftl
PROPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE.Io-BRAKE LINE15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m. 11 lbl.ftl
BRAKE LINE-Io-BRAKE HOSE15 N.m 11.5 kgd.m, 11 lbf'ft)
CYLINDER15 N.m 11.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)BLEED SCREW7 N.m 10.7 kgf.m, 5 lbt.fttBRAKE HOSE-to-CALIPER{8ANJO BOLTI34 N.m (3.5 kgf.m,25 lbf.ftlBLEED SCREW9 N.m 10.9 kgf.m, 6.5 lbf.ftlwith ABS:
19-21
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Brake Hoses/Lines
Hose Replacement
CAUTION: Do not spill brak€ fluid on the vehicl€; it m8y
damage th€ paint; if brak€ lluid doos contact tho paint,
wash it off immediately with water.
NOTE:
. Before reassembling, check that all pans are free of
dust and other foreign particles.
. Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to
qo so,
Replace the brake hose ifthe hose is twisted, cracked.
or if it leaks.
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake line using
a 10 mm flare nut wrench.
'1.
FLARE NUTWRENCH(Commercially
available)
BRAKE HOSE
Remove and discard the brake hose cliD from the
brake hose.
Remove the banjo bolt, and disconnect the brake
hose from the calioer.
5. Remove the brake hose from the knuckle.
19-22
6. Install the brake hose on the knuckle first, then con-
nect the brake hose to the caliper with the banjo bolt
and new sealing washers.
6 mm HOSE BRACKETEOLTS9.8Nm(1.0 kgf.m,7 lbf.ftlBRAKE HOSE
BANJO BOLT34 N.m
13.5 kgf.m, 25 lbl.ftl
SEALING WASHERSHeplace.
7. Installthe brake hose on the upper brake hose bracket
with a new b.ake hose clip.
Replace.
BRAKE HOSE ARACKET
Connect the brake line to the brake hose.
After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake sys-
tem (see page '19-7).
Perform the following checks;
. Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and
tighten if necessary.
. Check the brake hoses for interference and twist-
Ing
1 tbtftl
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8.
9.
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Modulator Unit
Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:
. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the painu if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off imme-
diately with water.
a Take care not to damage or deform the brake lines during removal and installation.
. To prevent the brakefluidfrom flowing, plug and coverthe hose ends and joints with a shop towel or equivalent mate-
rial,
Romoval
1. Disconnect the modulator unit and Dump motor connectors.
2. Disconnect the brake lines, then remove the modulator unit.
lnstallation
1. Install the modu lator u nit. then con nect the brake lines. Tighten the flare nuts to 15 N.m ( 1.5 kgf.m, 1 1 lbf.ft).
2. Connect the modulator unit and oumo motor connectors.
3. Bleed the brake system, staning with the front wheels.
4. Start the engine, and check that the ABS indicator goes off.
5. Test-drive the vehicle, and check that the ABS indicator does not come on,
NOTE: This illustration shows the '97 - 98 models. The'99 - 00 models are similar.
PUMP MOTORCONNECTOR
MODULATON UNIT\*\
,@
I
TORX EOLT9.8 N,m (1.0 kgf.m.7.2lbf ftl
19-56
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Doors
Front Door Outer Handle Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE; Raise the glass fully.
2.
1.Removel
. Door panel (see page 20-7). Plastic cover {see page 2O-2)
Disconnect the cylinder rod. Remove the retainer
clip, then remove the lock cylinder.
5.
6 x'1.0 mmI N.m {0.9 kgt.m,7 rbf.ftl
LOCK CYLINDER
Remove the bolts securing the
remove the cylinder protector.
>: Eolt locations,2
RETAINEBCLIP
outer handle, then
HANDLE
20-8
4. Pull out the outer handle, Pry the outer handle rod
out of its joint using diagonal cutters.
NOTE:
. To ease reassembly, note location @ ofthe outerhandle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod.. Use a shop towel to protect the opening in the
door.
OUTEBHANDLE
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure each rod is connected securely.. Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
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Doors
Rear Door Outer Handle Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Raise the glass fully.
1. Remove:
. Door panel (see page 20-11). Plastic cover (see page 20-4)
2. Remove the lock crank. then remove the screws
securing the latch.
>: Screw locationsA>.3
6x1.0mm6 N.m 10.6 kgf.m.4 tbf.ft)
B>,'l
^lPC tlTn-i I
LOCK RODPROTECTOR
and remove the bolts secur-Move the latch down,
ing the outer handle,
>: Bolt locations. 2
20-12
.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7.2 rbf.ft)
4, Pull out the outer handle. Pry the outer handle rod
out of its joint using diagonal cutters.
NOTE;
o To ease reassembly, note location @ of the outerhandle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod.. Use a shop towel to protect the opening in the
door.
5. Installation is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Make sure the door locks and opens properly.. Make sure the oute. handle rod is connectedproperly.
OUTER HANDLEROD
SHOP TOWEL
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Tailgate Door Latch and Latch Stop Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care notto scratch the tailgate door.
'1. Remove the tailgate door panel (see page 20-15).
2. Disconnect the handle rod. Remove the bolts secur-
ing the latch stop and screws securing the latch.
>: Bolt, screw locationsA>,3 B>,3
6x1.0mm
3. Move the latch stop and latch down, then pry the
latch stop rod out of its joint using diagonal cutters.
Remove the latch stop and latch through the hole in
the tailgate door.
NOTE:
. To ease reassembly, note location @ of the latch
stop rod on the joint before disconnecting it.. Take care not to bend the latch stop rod.
''-t.-Ngta
-\S/r
tBUSHING
(cont'd)
20-17
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Doors
Tailgate Door Latch and Latch Stop
Replacement (cont'd)
4. lnstallation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the handle rod and latch stop rod are
connected properly.
a Make sure the tailgate door locks and opens prop-
env.
. After installing the latch stop and tailgate door
latch, make sure that there is about 1 mm {0.039
in.l between the link A and link B of the latch stop.
Adjust the joint position of the latch stop rod as
needed, then check the latch stop operation. (Pull
the tailgate door handle while you push on the
latch stop knob; the tailgate door should not
oDen.)
LATCH STOPKNOE
20-18
Rear Hatch Glass Latch
Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the tailgate door.
'1. Remove the tailgate door panel (seepage20-15).
2. Disconnect the connector. Remove the bolts secur-
ing the latch, then remove the latch.
>: Boh locations, 3
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgI.m,7.2 tbl.Itl
REAR HATCHGLASS LATCH
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the rear hatch glass locks and
opens properly.
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