1998 HONDA CR-V main

1.Remove the transfer assembly from the torque con-
verter housing. (4WD)
Remove the mainshaft speed sensor from the trans-
mission housing.
Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts,
transmission hanger, and connector bracket.
Align the spring pin on the control shaft with the
transmission housing groove by turning the control
shaft.
Install the special tool over the mainshaft. then
remove the transmission housing as shown.
4.
SPRING PIN
7.
Remove the countershaft reverse gear collar, needle
bearing, and countershaft revsrse gear from the
countershaft,
Remove the lock bolt securing tho reverse shift fork,
then remove the reverse shift fork and reverse
selector together.
Remove the countershaft sub-assemblv and main-
shaft sub-assembly together,
9. Remove the differential assembly.
8.
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Torque Converter Housing/Valve Body
Removal
NOTE:
. The illustration shows the 4WD automatic transmission; the 2WD is similar.' cleanall parts thoroughry in sorvent or carburetor creaner, and drythem with compressed air.. Blow out all passages.
. When removing the valve bodies, replace the following:- Lock washer- O-ringATF FEED PIPESERVO DETENTBASE137 - 98 models only)
DOWEL PIN
LOCK.UP VALVEBOOY
6x1.0mm'97 - 98 models:2 Bolts'99 - 00 modeb: 1 Bolt
LOCK.UP SEPARAPLATE
REGULAIOR VALVEBOOY
ATFSTRAINER
DOWEL PIN
COOLER RELIEF VALVE
6x1.0mm37 - 98 models:7 Bolts'gg - 0O models:8 Bolts
SERVO BODY137 - 98 modelsl
SERVOSEPARATORPLATE
TOROUE CONVERTERCHECK VALVE
STATOR SHAFT
O.RING
5x1.0mfi3 Bolts
SECONDARYVALVE BODY
MAIN VALVE BODY
6x 1.05 Bolts
ATF PUMP ORIVENGEAR SHAFT
DOWEL PIN
ATF PUMP DRIVENGEAR
\
CONTROL LEVERMOUNTING BOLT{awD)
SECONDARYSEPARATORPLATE
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1.Remove the control lever mounting bolt trom the
torque converter side of the torque converter hous-
ing. (4WD)
Remove the ATF feed pipes from the servo body,
secondary valve body, lock-up valve body, and main
valve body.
For '97 - 98 models:
Remove the two bolts securing the ATF strainer and
servo detent base, then remove the strainer and the
base.
For'99 - 00 models;
Remove the ATF strainer {one bolt).
4. For'97 - 98 models:
Remove the seven bolts securing the servo body,
then remove the servo body and separator plate'
For'99 - 00 models:
Remove the eight bolts securing the servo body,
then remove the servo body and separator plate'
5. Bemove the three bolts securing the secondary
valve body, then remove the secondary valve body'
stop shaft bracket, and separator plate.
6. Remove the eight bolts securing the ATF lubrication
plate and lock-up valve body, then remove the ATF
lubrication plate, lock-up valve body' and separator
plate.
7. Remove the one bolt securing the regulator valve
body, then remove the regulator valve body'
8. Remove the stator shaft and stop shaft.
9. Remove the detent spring from the detent arm, then
remove the control shaft from the torque converter
houslng.
10. Remove the detent arm and detent arm shaft from
the main valve body.
11. Remove the five bolts securing the main valve
body, then remove the main valve body.
When removing the main valve body, do not let the
eight check balls fall out.
12. Remove the ATF pump driven gear shaft, then
remove the ATF PumP gears.
13. Remove the main separator plate with two dowel
prns.
14, Clean the inlet opening of the ATF strainer thor-
oughly with compressed air, then check that it is in
good condition, and the inlet opening is not clogged
or damaged.
15.
INLET OPENING
Test the ATF strainer by pouring clean ATF through
the inlet opening, and replace it if it is clogged or
damaged.
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ATF Pump
Inspection
1. Install the ATF pump gears and ATF pump driven
gear shaft in the main valve body Lubricate all
parts with ATF, and install the ATF pump driven
gear with its grooved and chamfered side facing up
MAIN VALVE AOOY
ATF PUMP ORIVE
2. Measure the side clearance of the ATF pump drive
and driven gears.
ATF Pump Gears Side {Radial} Cloarance:
Standard (Newl:
ATF Pump Drive Gear
0.105 - 0.1325 mm {0.004 - 0.005 in}
ATF Pumo Driven Gear
0.035 - 0.0625 mm {0.0014 - 0.0025 in)
MAIN VAI-VE BOOY
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ATF PUMPDRIVE GEAR
ATF PUMPDRIVEN GEARInspecl teeth {or wear and damage
Inspect teeth for wear and damage,
3. Remove the ATF pump driven gear shaft Measure
the thrust clearance of the ATF pump driven gear-
to-valve body.
ATF Pumo Drive/Driven Gear Thrust (Axiall Clearance:
Standard (N€w): 0.03 - 0.05 mm {0'001 - 0 002 inl
Service Limit: 0.07 mm 10.003 in)
ATF PUMPORIVEN GEAR
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Main Valve Body
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly
NOTE:
. Do not use a magnet to remove the check balls; it may magnetize the balls.t clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry them with compressed ai.. Blow out all passages.. Replace the valve body as an assembly if any parts are worn or damageo.. Checkall valvesforfree movement. lfanyfailtoslidefreely,seeValveBodyRepaironpage.t4_192.. Coat all parts with ATF during reassembly.
VALVE CAP CLIP
2ND ORIFICE CONTROL VALVE
SPRING SEAT
BALLS, 8
ACCUMULATOR CHOKE
VAI-VE
FELI€F VALVE
@
UK
MAIN VALVE BOOYInspect for wear, scratches,and sconng.
sERVO CONInOL
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I-2 SHIFT VALVE
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CHECK BALL
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CHECK BALLS
lST ACCUMULATORCHOKE
CHECK EALLMAIN VALVE BODY(Sectionalview)
SPRING SPECIFICATIONSUnit: mm (in)
No.Springs
Standard {New)
Wire Dia.o.D.Froe LengthNo. of Coils
o
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Relief valve spring
Modulator valve spring
CPB valve spring
1-2 shift valve spring
2nd orifice control valve spring
Servo control valve sPring
1.1 (0.043)
1.4 (0.055)
0.9 (0.03s)
0.9 (0.035)
0.7 (0.028)
1.0 t0.039)
8.6 (0.339)
9.4 (0.370)
8.1 (0.319)
7.6 (0.299)
6.6 (0.260)
8.1 {0.319)
37.1 (1.461)
35.0 (1.3781
41 .2 \1 .8581
41.3 (1.626)
34.8 (1.370)
52.1 (2.051)
'13.4
10.9
20.8
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Mainshaft
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly
NOTE:
. Lubricate all parts with ATF during reassembly.
.Inspectthethrustneedlebearingsandtheneedlebearingsforgallingandroughmov\
ement,
. Before installing the O-rings. wrap the shaft splines with tape to prevent damaging the O-rings.. Locknut has left-hand threads.
. Install the conical spring washer in the direction shown.
. Inspect condition of the sealing rings. lf the sealing rings are worn, distorted, ordamaged, replace them (see page 14-
2041.
LOCKNUT IFLANGE NUT)19 x 1.25 mm78 N.m {8.O kgf.m,58 lbl.ftlReplace.Left-hand threads
CONICAL SPRING WASHERReplace.
lST CIUTCHASSEMBI.YSNAP RING
THRUST NEEDLEB€ARING
Install the sealing ringmating faces as shown
THRUST WASHEB
4TH GEAR
BEARII{GS
o-Brr{Gs
o-Rtt{GsReplace.
THRUST WASHCR
THRUST NEEOI€BEARIl{G
I{EEDLE BEARIIIG
lST GEARMAINSI{AFTCheck splines for excessivewear ano damage.Check bearing surface tor scoring,scratches and excessive wear.
rST GEARCOLLARTXBUST 1{EEDLEBEARIl{G
4TH GEAR COLLAR
2ND/4TH CLUTCX
TnANSMtSSIOt{HOUSII{G BEARII{G
THRUST WASHER, 36.5 r 55 mmSelective part
SEALING29 mm
THRUST NEEDLESEARING
2NO GEAR
NEEDLE EEARING
THRUST NEEDI-EBEARING
RltrlG,
NEEDLE EEARING
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Inspection
Clearance Measurement
1. Remove the mainshaft bearing from the transmis-
sion housing lsee page 14-227l..
2. Assemble the mainshaft parts, but do not install the
O-rings,
CONICAL SPRING WASHER
SNAP RII{G
lST CLUTCH ASSEMELY
THRUST WASHER
1ST GEAB COLLAR
TRAI{SMISSIONHOUSIf{G BEARING
THRUST WASI{ER
2[{D/4TH CLUTCHASSEMALY
GEAR COLLAR
THRUST WASHER.5r55mmSelective part
THBUST IIEEDLEEEARII{G
2ND G€AR
EEARIt{G
TI{RUST NEEOLEBEARII{G
MAII{SHAFT
3. Tighten the mainshaft locknut to 29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m,
22 tbf.ft).
The mainshaft locknut has left-hand threads.
29 N.m (3.O kst.m, 22 lbt.frl
Hold 2nd gear against the 2nd clutch, then measure
the clearance between 2nd gear and 3rd gear with a
feeler gauge. Take measurements in at least threeplaces, and use the average as the actual clearance.
STANDARD: 0.05 - 0.13 mm (0.002 - 0.005 in)
FEELER GAUGC
THRUST WASHER.36.5 x 55 mm
(cont'd)
3RD GEAR 2'{D GEAR
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