1998 HONDA CR-V Workshop Manual

Inspection and Adjustment
Steering Operation
Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
and measure the distance the steering wheel can be
turned without moving the front wheels.
ROTATIONAL PLAY: 0 - 10 mm (0 - 0.39 inl
lf the play exceeds the limit, perform rack guide adjust-
ment (see page 17-15).
lf the play is still excessive after rack guide adjustment,
inspect the steering linkage and gearbox as described
on the next page.
ROTANONAL PLAY
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Power Assist Check with
Vehicle Parked
1. Check the power steering fluid level (see page 17-
15) and pump belt tension (see page 17-14).
2. Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steer-
ing wheel from lock-toiock several times to warm
up the fluid.
3. Aftach a spring scale to the steering wheel, With the
engine idling and the vehicle on a clean. dry floor,
pull the scale as shown and read it as soon as the
tires begin to turn.
SPRINGSCALE(Commercially
available)
The scale should read no more than 29 N (3.0 kgf,
6.6 lbfl. lf it reads more, check the gearbox and
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Steering Linkage and Gearbox
PINION SHAFT GROMMETInspoct for damage and deterioration.
STEERING JOINTSCheck for loose joint bolts.
NE-ROD LOCKNUTCheck Ior loose locknut.
Inspect for loose mounting bolts.GEARBOX MOUNTING CUSHIONSlnsp6ct for dgterioration.BOOTlnspect for damag€ and d€terioration.
BALL JONT AOOTInspoct lor damage and deterioration.S€e page 17-50 for replacemont.
END AAtL JOINTInspect for faulty movementano oamag€.
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Inspection and Adjustment
Pump Belt
When using a new belt. first adjust the deflection or ten-
sion to the values for the new belt, then readjust the
deflection or tension to the values for the used belt after
running engine for five minutes.
Inspection
Note these items during inspection:
a lf there are cracks or any damage evident on the belt,
replace it with a new one.
. Follow the manufacturer's instructions lor the tension
gauge.
'1. Remove the P/S reservoir from the bracket, and set
it aside.
2. Attach the belt tension gauge to the belt with the
gauge face toward the engine, and measure the ten-
sion of the belt.
Remove the belt tension gauge carefully to avoid
hitting the gauge reset lever.
Tension:
Used Belt: 390 - 540 N {40 - 55 kgf, 88 - 121 lbf)
New Belt: 7,[0 - 840 N (75 - 90 kgf, 165 - 198 lbf)
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
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Measurement without Belt Tension Gauge:
Apply a force ot 98 N (10 kgf,22 lbt) and measure the
deflection between the power steering pump and the
crankshaft oullevs.
Deflection:
Used Belt: 11.0 - 1i1.5 mm {0.'(l - 0.57 in)
New Belt: 7.5 - 10.0 mm {0.30 - 0.39 in)
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Adiustment
'1. Loosen the power steering pump mounting bolt
and pump lock bolt.
PUMP MOUNNNG BOLT24 N'm (2.4 kgf'm, 17 lbf ftl
PUMP LOCK BOLT24 N.m 12.4 kgf.m, 17 lbf.ftl
Adjust the belt tension by moving the power steer-
ing pump with a 1/2" drive breaker bar to obtain theproper belt tension, then retighten the mounting
bolt and lock bolt.
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from
lock-to-lock several times, then stop the engine and
recheck the deflection of the belt.
Measure here.
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Rack Guide Adjustment
1.
6.
7.
5.
4.
Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
Loosen the rack guide screw locknut with the spe-
cialtool, then loosen the rack guide screw.
For'98 - 00 models, remove the rack guide screw.
Remove the old sealant from rack guide screw
threaded section, and apply new sealant to the first
three threads. Loosely install the rack guide screw
on the steering gearbox.
RACK GUIDE SCREW
LOCKNUT25 N.m
12.5 kgt m, 18lbtftl
Tighten the rack guide screw to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf'm,
18 lbf.ft), then loosen it.
Retighten the rack guide screw to 3.9 N'm (0.4
kgf.m, 2.9 lbf.ft), then back it off to specified angle.
Specified Return Anglo:
37 model: 10 r 5"'98 - 00 modeb: 20' Max
Tighten the locknut while holding the rack guide
screw.
Check for tight or loose steering through the com-
plete turning travel.
Perform following inspections:
. Steering operation (see page 17-12).
. Power assist with vehicle parked
Fluid Replacement
Check the reseryoir at regular intervals, and add the rec-
ommended fluid as necessary.
CAUTION: Always use Gsnuine Honda Power Steering
Fluid-V or S. Using any other type of power steering
tluid or automatic transmission fluid can cause increassd
wear and poor steering in cold w3athel.
SYSTEM CAPACITY:
0.85 liter {0.90 US. qt. 0.75 lmp.qtl
at disasssmbly
RESERVOIR CAPACITY:
0.,1 liter (0.42 US. gt, 0.35 lmp.qi)
UPPEN LEVEL LINE
LOWER LEVEL LINE
1.Raise the reservoir. then disconnect the return hose
to drain the reservoir. Take care not to spill the fluid
on the body and parts. Wipe off any spilled fluid at
once.
2, Connect a hose of suitable diameter to the discon-
nected return hose, and put the hose end in a suit-
able container.
3. Stan the engine. let it run at idle, and turn the steer-
ing wheel from lock-to-lock several times. When
fluid stops running out of the hose, shut off the
engine. Discard the fluid.
4. Beinstallthe return hose on the reservoar.
5. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line,
6. Start the engine and run it at fast idle. then turn the
steering from lock-to-lock several times to bleed air
from the system.
7. Recheck the fluid level and add some if necessary.
Do not fill the reservoir beyond the upper level line.
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lnspection and Adjustment
Pump Pressure Gheck With T/N 07406 - 0010001
Check the fluid pressure as follows to determine whetherthe trouble is in the pump orgearbox.
1. Check the powsr steering fluid level (see page 17-15), and pump belt tension (see page 17-14).
2. Disconnect the pump outlet hose from the pump
outlet with care so as not to spill the pow€r steeringiluid on the frame and other pans. thon install theP/S joint adapter (pumpl on the pump outlet.
6 x 1.0 mm BOLT{Part oftool)
FEED HOSE FITTING
PUMP OUTLET HOSE
11 N.m ll.1 kgl.m, E lbf.ftl
P/S PRESSURE GAUGE07('6 - 0010001
6 x t.0 mm BOLT{Part oftool)11 N.m(1.1 kgt m, 8 lbf.tr)
Connect the P/S joint adapter (hose) to the p/S pres-
sure gauge, then connect the pump outlet hose tothe P/S ioint adspter (hose).
Install the P/S pressure gauge to the p/S joint
adapter (pump),
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5. Fully open the shut-off valve.
PRESSURECONTROL VALVE
6. Fully open the pressure controlvatve.
7. Start the engine and let it idle.
8. Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock severaltimes to warm the fluid to operating temperature.
9, Measure steady-state fluid pressure while the engineis idling. lf the pump is in good condition, the gauge
should read less than 1,500 kPa (15 kgf/cmr, 213 psi).
lf it reads high, check the outlet hose or valve bodvunit (see General Troubleshooting).
10. Close the pressure control valve, then close theshut-off valve gradually until the pressure gauge
nsedle is stable. Read the pressure.
CAUTION: Do not k€ap tha prca3un control valvoclorod mo.c thon 5 srconds or thc pump cluld bodamEgod by ovor-hoating.
11. lmmodiately open the pressure controlvalve fullv.
lf the pump is in good condition, the gauge shouldread at least 6,900 - 7,800 kpa (70 - 80 kgflcmr,'1,000 - 1.140 psi). A low reading means pump out-put is too low for full assist. Repair or replace theDUMD.
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Pump Pressure Check With T/N 07406 -
Check the fluid pressure as follows to determine whether
the trouble is in the pump or gearbox.
1. Check the power steering tluid level (see page 17-
151, and pump belt tension (see page 17-14).
2. Disconnect the pump outlet hose from the pump
outlet with care so as not to spill the power steering
fluid on the frame and other parts, then install the
P/S joint adapter (pump) on the pump outlet.
6 x 1.0 mm BOLT(Part oftool)
FEED HOSE HfNNG
PUMP OUTLET HOSE
1'l N.m 11.1 kgf.m,8lbf ft)
P/S PRESSURE GAUGE07406 - 001000A
6 x 1.0 mm BOLT(Part ol tool)11 N.m(1.r kg{.m,8lbf'ft|
Connect the P/S joint adapter (hose) to the P/S pres-
sure gauge, then connect the outlet hose to the P/S
joint adapter (hose).
Install the P/S pressure gauge to the P/S joint
adapter (pumpl.
001000A
5. Open the pressure controlvalve fully.
PRESSURECONTROL VALVE
7.
10.
Start the engine and let it idle.
Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several
times to warm the tluid to operating temperature.
Measure steady-state fluid pressure while the engine
is idling. It the pump is in good condition, the gauge
should read 1,500 kPa (15 koflcm',213 psi). lf it reads
high. check the outlet hose or valve body unit {see
General Troubleshooting),
Close the-pressure control valve gradually and read
the oressure.
CAUTION: Do not keep the pressurs control valve
closed more then 5 seconds or the pump could bo
damaged by overheating.
lmmediately open the pressure controlvalve fully.
lf the pump is in good condition, the gauge should
read at least 6,900 - 7;800 kPa (70 - 80 kgflcm',
1,000 - 1.140 psi), A low reading means pump out-
Dut is too low for {ull assist. Repair or replace the
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Steering Wheel
Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
1. Align the front wheels straight ahead. then remove
the driver's airbag assembly (see section 24) from
the steering wheel.
2. Disconnect the horn connector and cruise control
switch connectors.
CONTROLSWITCHES CONNECTOR
3. Loosen the steering wheel bolt, then install a steering
wheel puller on the steering wheel and remove it.
Note these items when removing the steering wheel:
. Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering
column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
. lf you thread the puller bolts into the wheel hub
more than five threads, the bolts will hit the cable
reel and damage it. To prevent this, install a pair
of jam nuts five threads up on each puller bolt.
STEERING WHEEL BOLT39 N.m 14.0 kgt.m,29 lbtftl
STEERING WHEEL EOLT
Disassembly/Reassembly
EOSS COVER PLATE
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STEERING WHEEL
WHEEL BODY COVER
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ACCESS PANEL
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BODYCOVER CAP
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lnstallation
1. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the
front wheels are aligned straight ahead, then center
the cable reel. Do this by first rotating the cable reel
clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclock-
wise approximately two turns. The arrow mark on
the cable reel label should point straight up.
ARROW MARK
2. Install the steering wheel on to the steering column
shaft, making sure the steering wheel shaft engages
the cable reel and canceling sleeve. Do not tap on
the steering wheel or steering column shatt when
instailing the steering wheel
HOLE
Install the steering wheel bolt, and tighten it to 39
N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft).
Connect the horn connector and the cruise control
switch connectors,
Install the driver's airbag assembly, and confirm
proper system operation (see section 24).
CABLE REEL
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