1998 HONDA CR-V Arm

Starting System
Starter Test (cont'dl
Check lor Wear and D8mage
The starter should crank the engine smoothly and
steadily. lf the staner engages, but cranks the engine
erratically, remove it, and inspect the starter drive gear
and torque converter ring gear or flywheel ring gear for
oamage.
Check the drive gear overrunning clutch for binding or
slipping when the armature is rotated with the drive
gear held. lf damaged, replace the gears.
Check Cranking Voltage and Current Draw
Cranking voltage should be no less than 8.7 volts on Ay'T
models, and 8.0 volts on M/T moders.
Current draw should be no more than 230 amperes on
A,/T models, and 200 amperes on M/T models.
lf cranking voltage is too low, or current draw too high,
check for:
. dead or low battery.
a open circuit in starter armature commutator seg,
ments.
. starter armature dragging.
. shorted armature winding.
. excessive drag in engine.
Check Cranking rpm
Engine speed during cranking should be above 100 rpm.
lf speed is too low, check for:
a loose baftery or starter terminals.
. excesslvely worn staner brushes
. open circuit in commutator segments.
. dirty or damaged helical splines or drive gear.
a defective drive gear overrunning clutch.
Check Starter Disengagement
With the shift lever in @ or @ position (A,iT) or with the
clutch pedal depressed {M/T). turn the ignition switch to
START (lll). and release to ON (ll).
The starter drive gear should disengage from the torque
converter ring gear or flywheel ring gear when you
release the key.
lf the drive gear hangs up on the torque converter ring
gear or flywheel ring gear, check for
. solenoid plunger and switch malfunction.
. dirty drive gear assembly or damaged overrunning
clutch.
Starter Solenoid Test
1. Check the hold-in coil for continuity between the S
terminal and lhe armature housing (ground). The
coil is OK if there is continuity.
STARTER
B TERMINALMOUNTING NUT9 N.m 10.9 kgtm,7 tbtftl
TERMINAL
ARMATUREHOUSING(GROUND}
BLK/WHTWIRE
Check the pull in coil for continuity between the S
and M terminals. The coil is OK if there is continuity.
2.
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Starter Replacement
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B TERMINALMOUNNNG NUTI N.m (0.9 kgl.m,7 rbt ftl
Remove the two bolts holding the starter. then
remove the starter.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal. When
installing the starter cable, make sure that the
crimped side ofthe ring terminal is facing out,
Crimped side of ringterminal
TERMINAL
Connect the battery positive cable and negative cable
to the batterv.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Disconnect the starter cable from the B terminal on
the solenoid. then disconnect the BLK/WHT wire
from the S terminal.
STARTER
l0 x 1.25 mm4,1 N.m {4.5 kgf.m,33 tbt.ftl
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Field Winding Test
Check for continuity between the brushes. lf there's
no continuity, replace the armature housing,
Check for continuity between each brush and the
armature housing {ground). lf there is continuity.
replace the armature housing.
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ERUSHES
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Starting System
Starter Overhaul
STARTER SOLENOID
STARTER SOLENOIDTest, page 4 6
OVEBRUNNINGCLUTCH
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-6^lMOLYBDENUMDISULFIDE
SPRING CLIPReplace.
BBUSH HOLDERTest, page 4-12
ARMATURE HOUSING
ARMATUREInspection and Test. page 4-10
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ARUSH
GEAR HOUSING
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Brush Inspection
Measure the brush length. lf it is not within the service
limit, replace the brush (or brush holder assembly).
Brush Lsngth
Standard {Newl: 14.0 - I'1.5 mm (0.55 - 0.57 inl
Servico Limit: 9.0 mm (0.35 in)
NOTE: To seat new brushes after installing them in their
holders. slip a strip of #500 or #600 sandpaper, with the
grit side up, over the commutator and smoothly rotate
the armature. The contact surface of the brushes will be
sanded to the same contour as the commutator.
BRUSH
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2.
1.
Overrunning Clutch Inspection
Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft. Does it
move freely? lf not, replace it.
Rotate the overrunning clutch both ways. Does it
lock in one direction and rotate smoothly in
reverse? lf it does not lock in either direction or it
locks in both directions, reDlace it.
3.lf the starter drive gear is worn or damaged, replace
the overrunning clutch assembly; the gear is not
available separately.
Check the condition of the torque converter ring gear
or the flywheel ring gear if the starter drive gear
teeth are damaged.
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Starting System
Armature Inspection and Test
1. Inspect the armature for wear or damage due to
contact with the field winding. lf there is wear or
damage. replace the armature.
Check the commutator surface. lf the surface is dirty
or burnt, resurface with emery cloth or a lathe with-
in the tollowing specifications, or recondition with
#500 or #600 sandDaoer.
lnspect for damage.
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3. Check the commutator diameter. lf commutator
diameter is below the service limit, reolace the
armalure.
Commutator Diameter
Standard (Newl: 27.9 - 28.0 mm (1.09 - 1.10 in)
Service Limilr 27.0 mm (1.06 inl
lf the commutator runout is within the service
limit, check the commutator for carbon dust or
brass chips between the segments.
lf the commutator runout is not within the ser-
vice limit, replace the armature.
Commutator Runout
Standard (Newl: 0 - 0.02 mm (0 - 0.0008 in)
Service Limit: 0.05 mm {0,002 inl
4. Measure the commutator runout.
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5. Check the mica depth. lf necessary, undercut the
mica with a hacksaw blade to achieve proper depth.
lf the service limit cannot be maintained, reDlace
the armature.
MICA DEPTI{
Commutator Mica Depth
Standard (Nsw): 0.5 - 0.8 mm 10.02 - 0.03 inl
Servico Limit: 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
Check for continuity between the segments of the
commutator. lf an open circuit exists between any
segments. replace the armature.
6.
COMMUTATOR
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7. Place the armature on an armature tester. Hold a
hacksaw blade on the armature core.
lf the blade is attracted to the core or vibrates while
the core is turned. the armature is shorted. Replace
the armature.
8. With an ohmmeter, check that no continuity exists
between the commutator and armature coil core,
and between the commutator and armature shaft. lf
there is continuity. replace the armature,
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Starting System
Brush Holder Test
1. Check that there is no continuity between the O and
O brush holders. lf there is continuitv, replace the
brush holder assembly.
O BRUSH HOLDER@ BRUSH HOLDER
Insert the brush into the brush holder, and bring the
brush into contact with the commutator, then attach
a spring scale to the spring. Measure the spring ten-
sion at the moment the spring lifts off the brush.
SPRING SCALE
Spring Tension: 13.7 - 17.7 N
(1.40 - 1.80 kgf, 3.09 - 4.00 lbf)
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Starter Reassembly
NOTE: Use the illustration on page 4I as reference for
reassemDty.
1. Pry back each brush spring with a screwdriver, then
position the brush about halfway out ol its holder,
and release the spring to hold it there.
2. Install the armature in the housing. Next, pry back
each brush spring again, and push the brush down
until it seats against the commutator, then release
the spring against the end of the brush.
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3. Install the endon the brush holder.
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Engine RemovaUlnstallation
OOI{TROL PI
Removal (cont'dl
31. Remove the shift cable. Take care not to bend the
cable when removing it. Always replace any kinked
cable with new one (Afl-).
SNAP PIN
sHtFT CABttOOVEB
8 x 1.25 mmt2 N.m 12.2 lgtr'l'',,16 tbf.ftl
Remove the right damper fork (see section 18).
Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see
section 18),
Remove the driveshafts (see section t6). Coat allprecision-finished surface with clean engine oil. Tieplastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
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34.
Make marks on the transfer companion flange andpropeller shaft as shown. Use these marks to set thepropeller shaft in the proper position when rein-
stalling (4WD).
Remove the four bolts securing the propeller shaft,then separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
companion flange (4WD).
E x 1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 lgt.m, 24 lbt'ftlRepl€ce.
37. Lower the hoist,
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