1998 HONDA CR-V Shift

Pressure Testing
Changing
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-
sion.
1. Bring the transmission up to operating temperature
(the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle.
Park the vehicle on level ground. turn the engane
off. then remove the drain Plug.
NOTE: lf a cooler flusher is to be used, see page
14-264 and 14-265.
TRANSMISSIONEND COVER
DRAIN18 x 1.5 mmSEALING WASHEBReplace.49 N.m {5.0 kgt.m, 36 lbf.tl)
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer,
then refill the transmission with the recommended
fluid to the uDper mark on the dipstick. Always use
Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) Using a non-Honda ATF
can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
4WD;
2.9 { (3.1 US qt. 2.6 lmp qt) 8t change
5.8 ? {7.2 US $, 6.0 lmp qt} at ovethaul
2WD:
2.7 | l2.S US qt,2.1lmp qtl ai change
5.9 ? {6.2 US $, 5.2 lmp qtl at ovolhaul
2.
a
a
1.
Wlrile testing, be careful of the rotaling wheols.
Mako sure lifts, iacks, and safety stands ar€ placed
properly (see scction 11.
Before testing, be sure the transmission fluid is
filled to the proPer level.
4WD:
Raise the vehicle (see section 11.
2WD:
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
securely supported. Set the parking brake, and block
both rear wheels securely.
Allow all four wheels {4WD) or front wheels (2wD}
to rotate freely.
Warm up the engine (the radiator fan comes on),
then stop it and connect the tachometer.
Connect the oil pressure gauges to each inspection
hole securely, and do not allow dust or other foreign
particles to enter the inspection holes.
TOROUE: 18 N'm ll.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
5.
A/T PRESSURE HOS€,2210 mm07MAJ - PYiOllA
{4 Requircd}
,4'/"' ,a
W'
A/T PRESSURE HOSEADAPTER07MAJ - PYt0120(il Rcquiledl
6. Measure the following Pressure:. Line Pressure ..........,14-162
. 1st. 1st-hold Clutch Pressure .............'. 14-162
. 2nd,3rd and 4th Clutch Pressure .......... 14-163
7. Install new sealing washers and the sealing bolts in
the inspection holes, and tighten to the specified
toroue.
(cont'd)
A/T OIL PRESSUREGAUGE SET W/PANEL07{06 - 0020400
/4\\-J-- (
+..\.-.\-'-\
A/T LOW PBESSUREGAUGE w/PANEL07406 - 0070300
TOROUE: 18 N'm 11.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
14-161
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Pressure Testing
(cont'd)
Line Proslure, lst Clutch, lst.hold Clutch prsssuro Measuromont
1. Start the engine, and shift to E or @ position.
2. Run the engine at 2,000 rpm, then measure line pressure. Higher pressure may be indicated if measurements aremade in shift lever positions other than E or @ position.
shift to E ('97 - 98) or E ('99 - oo) position and hold the engine at 2.ooo rpm, then measure 1st clutch pressure.
Shift to E position and hold the engine at 2,000 rpm, then measure lst-hotd ctutch Dressure.
LOCK.UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVEA/B ASSEMBLY
4.
PRESSURESHIFT LEVER
POSmONSYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSEFLUID PRESSURE
StandaldService Limit
LineEor@No (or low)
line pressure
Torque converter.
ATF pump, pres-
sure regulator,
torque converter
check valve
830 - 880 kPa(8.5 * 9.0 kgflcm,,
120 - '130 psi)
780 kPa
{8.0 kgf/cm,, 'l10 psi)
1st ClutchE (97 - 98)
E ('se - oo)
No or low 1st
pressurelst Clurch
lst-hold
ClutchtrNo or low lst-
hold pressure1st-hold Clutch
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znd, 3rd, and ,lth Clutch Pressurs Measuremenl'97 - 98 Modols:
1. Stan the engine, and shift to E position.
2. Run the engine at 2,000 rpm, then measure 2nd
clutch pressure.
3. Shift to E position, and hold the engine at 2'000
rpm, then measure 3rd clutch pressure.
4. Shift to E position, and hold the engine at 2,000
rpm, then measure 4th clutch pressure.
5. Shift to @ position, and hold the engine at 2,000
rpm, then measure 4th clutch pressure.
4TH CLUTCH PRESSUREINSPECTION HOLE
'99 - 00 Models:
1. Start the engine, and shift to El position.
2. Run the engine at 2,000 rpm. then measure 2nd
clutch pressure.
3. Shift to E position, and turn the Over-Drive (O/D)
OFF by pressing the O/D switch (O/O OFF indicator
light comes on).
4. Hold the engine at 2,000 rpm, then measure 3rd
clutch Pressure.
5. Turn the Over-Drive ON by pressing the O/D switch
(O/D OFF indicator light goes out), and hold the
engine at 2,000 rpm, then measure 4th clutch pres-
sure.
6. Shift to E position, and hold the engine at 2,000
rpm, then measure 4th clutch prgssure
2ND CLUTCH PRESSUREINSPECTION HOLE
3RD CLUTCH PRESSUREINSPECTION HOLE
'"r.,-ur"" "..#
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INSPECTION HOLE
PRESSURESHIFT LEVER
POSmONSYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSE
FLUID PRESSURE
StandardServico Limit
2nd ClutchtrNo or low 2nd
pres$ure
2nd Clutch800 - 850 kPa
\A.2 - 8.1 kgtlcm2,'120 - '124 psil
760 kPa
(7.7 kgf/cm', 110 psi)
3rd ClutchE (97 - s8)
Elwith Over-
Drive is OFF(99 - 00)
No or low 3rd
pressure
3rd clutch
4th clutchE (97 ,98)
E (99 - oo)
No or low 4th
pressure
4th Clutch
EServo Valve or 4th
Clutch
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Transfer
4.
Inspection
@E Mako suro lifts, jacks, and safety standsare placod properly lsoe section t).
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it issupported securely.
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheelssecurely.
Shift to E position.
Make a reference mark across the propeller shaftand the transfer assembly flanges.
Separate the propeller shaft from the transferassembly.
8 x 1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 kgl,m,24 lbf.ftlReplace.
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6. Set a dial indicator on the transfer assembly flange.then measure the transfer gear backlash.
STANDARD: 0.06 - 0.16 mm (0.002 - 0.006 inl
7. lf the measurement is out of standard, remove thetransfer assembly and adjust transfer gear backlash{see page '14-232 thru 14-2491.
8. Check for fluid leaks between the mating faces oftransfer cover A and cover B.
9. lf there is a fluid leak, remove the cover, and reDlacethe O-ring.
'10. Check for fluid leaks between the mating face of thetransfer assembly and transmission.
11. lf there is a fluid l€ak, remove the transf€r assem-bly, and replace the O-ring,
12. Check the transfer oil seal for damage and fluidle8ks.
13, lf oil seal replacement is required. remove the trans-fer assembly, replace the oil seal, and adjust thetotal starting torque (see page 1+232 thtu ]'4-249||.
NOTE: Do not replace the oil seal with the transferassembly on the transmission.
COMPANION FLANGE
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Transfer Assembly
Removal
@ Make sure the lifts, iacks, and safety
stands are placed properly (see section 11.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
supported securely.
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securelv.
3 Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer'
DRAIN PLUG'18 x'1.5 rnm49 N.m 15.0 kgf.m, 36 lbl.ftl
4. Remove the guard bar and the splash shield.
GUARD 8AR
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5.Disconnect the primary heated oxygen sensor
{Primary HO2S) connector.
Remove exhaust pipe A.
SELF-LOCKINGNUTBeplace.
7.
SEI-F.LOCKINGNUTReplace.
NUTReplace
Remove the shift cable cover.
Remove the snap pin and control pin, then separate
the shift cable from the control lever. Do not bend
the shift cable excessively.
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lnstallation
Install a new O-ring on ths transfer assembly.
Clsan the areas where the transfer assembly con-
tacts the transmission with solvent or carburetor
cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Then apply
ATF to the contact areas.
Install the transter assembly on the transmission.
NOTE: while installing the transfer assembly, do
not allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the
transmission.
lnstall the rear stiffener.
1.
8 r 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgf m,
r7 bl.ftl
TNANSFERASSEMALY
10 x'l.25 mmara N.m 14.5 kgtm,33 tbf trl
O.RING
5. Install the propeller shaft to the transfer assembly
by aligning the reference marks
PROPELLERSHAFT
8 xl,25 ]nm32 N.m (3.3 kgl.m,2a tbf.ftlReplace.
Install the shift cable with the control pin, then
secure it with the snap pin. Do not bend the shift
cable excessively.
lnstallthe shift cable cover.
SHIFT CABLE
7.
8 xl.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kd-m,16 tbt.ftl
(cont'd)
REFERENCE MARKS
14-167
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Transmission
Removal (cont'd)
8. Disconnect the mainshaft sp€ed sensor, the shift
control solenoid valve, and the linear solenoid con-
necrors,
Remove the drain plug. and drain the automatic
transmission fluid {ATF). Reinstall the drain plug
with a new sealing washer.
DRAIN18 x 1.5 mm4e N.m rs.o ksr.m. 36 rbrft) ;:i:$: *o"*."
SENSOR CONNECTOR
14-170
OAMPER FORKReplace.
10. Remove the guard bar and the splash shield.
Remove the cotter pins and castle nuts, then sepa-
rate the ball joints from the lower arms (see section
18).
Remove the right damper fork bolt, then separateright damper fork and damper.
11.
12.
SELF.LOCKINGNUTReplace.
CASII.E NUT
DAMPER FORKBOLT
DAMPER PINCH BOLT
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13.Pry the right driveshaft out of the differential. and
orv the left driveshaft out of the intermediate shaft
{see section 16).
Pull out the inboard joint, and remove the right and
left driveshaft (see section 18).
Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends. Coat all
Drecision finished surfaces with clean engine oil.
Disconnect the primary heated oxygen sensor
(Primary HO2S) connector.
Remove exhaust pipe A.
GASKETReplace.
14.
16.
't7 .
ORIVESHAFT
Replace.
EXHAUST
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18.
19.
Remove the shift cable cover.
Remove the shift cable.
ilWD:
Remove the snap pin and control pin, then separate
the shift cable from the control lever. Do not bend
the shift cable excessively.
2WD:
Remove the control lever, then separate the shift
cable from the control shaft. Do not bend the shift
cable excessivelv.
Replace.
SHIFT CAELE
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