1998 HONDA CR-V Workshop Manual

Front DriveshaftsIntermediate Shaft
Installation {cont'd}
Install the damper fork over the driveshaft and ontothe lower arm. Install the damper in the damperfork so the aligning tab is aligned with the slot inthe damper fork.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm€ N.m {4.i1kst.n,32 lbf.ftl ALtcNtNG TAB
12x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ftlReplace.
7. Loosely install the flange bolts and the new self-locking nut.
8. Apply oil to the seating surface of the new spindle nut.
FRONT WHEELi WHEEL NUT 12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgf.m,80lbf.ftl
SPINDLE NUT24 x 1.5 mm245 N.m{25.0 ksf.m, 181 lbf.ft)NOTE: Atter tightening. use a drift tostake the spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
9. Install a new spindle nut, then tighten the nut.10. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and thewheel. then install the front wheel with the wheelnuts,
1'1. Tighten the flange bolts and the new setf-lockingnut with the vehicle's weight on the damper.12. Refill the transmission with recommended fluid (see
section 13 or 14).
13. Check the front wheel alignment. and adjust if nec-essary (see section 18).
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1.
Removal
Drain the transmission oil or fluid (see section 13 or14).
Remove the left driveshaft (see page 16-3).
Remove the three dowel bolts.
Remove the intermediate shaft from the differential.Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal until it is clear ofthe differentialto prevent damage to the differential oilseal.
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
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Disassembly
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the metal rings on the
intermediate shaft during disassembly.
'1. Remove the set ring.
OUTER SEALRePlace
Remove the intermediate shatt outer
bearing support.
Remove the e)dernal circlip.
SET RINGReplace.
seal from the
4. Press the intermediate shaft out of the shaft bearing
using the specialtools and a press.
ATTACHMENTo?JAF _ SH20it00
INTERMEDIATE SHAFTCheck lor damage.
5. Remove the internal circlip.
Press
+INTERNAL CIRCLIP
o
6. Press the intermediate shaft bearing out of the bear-
ing support using the specialtools and a press
ORIVER07749 - 001q)00ATTACHMENT,tl2x 17 mm07745 - 0010300FLOATING RUBBERDAMPERCheck for deteriorationano oamage,
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Intermediate Shaft
Reassembly
Note these items during reassembly:
. Clean the disassembled parts withparts with solvent.
. Be careful not to damage the metal
solvent, and dry them thoroughly with compressed
rings on the intermediate shaft during reassembly.
air. Do not wash the rubber
BEARING SUPPORT RING
INTERNAL CIRCLIP
Press the intermediate shaft bearing into the bear-ing support using the special tools and a press.
EXTERNAL CIRCLIP
DOWEL EOLT10 x 1.25 mm39 N.m 14.0 kg't m, 29lbf.ft)
Press
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Pack the interiorof the outer seal.2.0 -3.5 g {0.07 -0.r2 oz}
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BEARING SUPPORTOUTER SEA-Replace.
Seat the internal circlip in the groove of the bearingsupport.
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
ATTACHMENT.35 mm l.D.07746 - 0030400
Press the intermediate shaft into the shaft
using the special tools and a press.
ATTACHMENT,52x55mm07746 - 0010400
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT RING
Prcss
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bearing
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4. Seat the external circlip in the groove of the inter-
mediate shaft.
Press
+ DRNER07749 - 0010000
Pack the interiorof the outer seal.2.0- 3.5 9 {0.07 - 0.12 oz)
OUTER SEAL
ATTACHMENT,52x55mm07746- 0010400
ATTACHMENT.40 x 50 mm l.D.07LAD - PW50601EXTERNALCIRCLIP
6.
Install the outer seal into the bearing support using
the special tools. The seal should be flush with the
bearing support.
Install the new set ring in the intermediate shaft
groove.
lnstallation
1. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft con-
tacts the transmission (differential) thoroughly with
solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with com-
pressed air. Insen the intermediate shaft assembly
into the differential. Hold the intermediate shaft hor-
izontal to prevent damage to the differential oil seal.
2. Install the three dowel bolts, then torque them.
OOWEL BOLTS10 x 1.25 mm39 N.m {4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbtftl
INTERMEOIATE SHAFT
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Rear Driveshafts
't.
Removal
Loosen the rear wh€el nuts slightly.
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it withsafety stands in the proper locations (see section 1),
Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheets.
SPINDLE NUT22 x 1.5 mmReplace.
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm
4.Lift up the locking tab on the spindle nut. thenremove the nut.
Remove the rear driveshafts from the rear differen-tial assembly (see section 15),
Remove the rear driveshaft outboard joint from thetrailing arm and rear hub using a plastic hammer ora puller if necessary.
TRAILING ARMOUTBOARD JOINT
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Disassembly
NOTE:
a Due to the amount of work required to replace onedamaged boot, it is best to replace both boots at thesame time.
. These instructions are for the inboard joint. The sameprocedure applies to the outboard joint.
1, Remove the set ring from the inboard joint,
BOOT BANDReplace.
INBOARD JOINT
2. Remove the boot band.
- lf the boot band is a double loop type, raise theband bend as shown,
DOUSLE LOOP BANDReplace.
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3. Mark each roller and inboard joint to identify the
locations of rollers and grooves in the inboard joint.
Then remove the inboard joint on the shop towel.
INBOARD JOINTCheck splines and driveshaft ringfor wear or damage,Check inside bore for wear.Inspect {or cracks,DRIVESHAFT RING
M.rks
SHOP TOWEL
Mark the rollers and spider to identify the locations
of the rollers on the sgider, then remove the rollers,
ROLLER
Remove the circlip.
Mark the spider and driveshaft to identify the posi-
tion of the spider on the shaft.
Remove the spider using a bearing remover.
0\
t
ICIRCLIP
Mark
7.
Marks
DRIVESHAFT
INEOARD BOOTInspect for cracking,splitting and wear.
10.
'1 1.
8. Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tapeto
prevent damage to the boots.
DRIVE
Remove the boot band and boot from the drive-
shaft. Take care not to damage the boot.
Remove the vinyl tape.
Inspect the driveshaft for damage and other faults.
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Rear Driveshafts
CIRCLIP
Reassembly
Note these items during reassembly:
. Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, and dry them thoroughly with compressed air. Do not wash the rubberparts with solvent,
o r''..@El: Thoroughly pack the inboard joint and both joint boots with the joint grease included in the new driveshaftset.
Grease quantity:
f nboard Joint/Outboard Joint: 80 - 90 g 12.8 - 3.2 ozl
SET RINGReplace.
LEFT INBOARD JOINT(with small driveshaft ring)
BOOT BANOSBeplace.
DRIVESHAFT
RIGHT INBOARD JOINT(with large driveshaft ring)
Pack cavity with grease.
BOOT BANOSReplace.
.6{Pack cavity
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DRIVESHAFTRINGS
ROLI.ER
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with grease.OUTBOARD JOINT
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'1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape to prevent damage
to the boots.
lnstall the boots onto the driveshaft, and seat the
small end of the boots into the grooves on the drive-
shaft, lf the small ends of the boots are not seated in
the grooves, the boot length adiustment will be
rncorrect.
Remove the vinyl tape from the end of the driveshaft.
Install the spider onto the driveshaft by aligning the
mark on the spider with the mark on the end of the
driveshaft.
lnstall a new circlip into the end g.oove on the drive-
shaft. Rotate the circlip in its groove to make sure its
fullv seated.
VINYL TAPE
6. Reinstall the rollers to their original positions on the
spider by aligning the marks. After installation, make
sure to hold the driveshaft pointed straight up to pre-
vent the rollers from falling off.
Pack the joint and the boot with the joint grease
included with the new boot.
Grease quantity: 80 - 90 s {2.8 - 3.2 o2)
7.
ROLLER
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