1998 HONDA CR-V drive shafts

3. Install the reverse selector hub on the countershaft
sub-assembly, and press the hub using the special
tool and a press as shown.
DRIVER to mm l.D.07746 - 0030100
REVERSE SEI.ICTORHUB
COUNTERSHAFTSU&ASSEMBLY
Inspection
Clearance Measurement
NOTE: Lubricate all parts with ATF during assembly.
1. Remove the countershaft bearing from the trans-
mission housing lsee page 14-227).
2. Assemble the countershaft parts using the special
tool and a press as described on this page. Do not
install the O-rings during inspection.
R€VERS€ SELECTORHUB
GEAR
NEEDLE BEARING
DISTANCE COLLAR, 28 mmSelective part
2NO GEAR
THRUST NEEDLE BEARING
GEAR
NEEOLE BEARING
GEAR COLIAR
THRUST NEEDLE BEARING
WASHER
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
(cont'd)
14-207
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17. Install the right and left driveshafts (see section 18).
While installing the right driveshaft in the differen-
tial, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign parti-
cles to enter the transmission.
NOTE:
. Clean the areas where the right driveshaft con-
tacts the transmission (differential) with solvent
or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed
air.
. Turn the right and left steering knuckle fully out-
ward, and slide the right driveshaft into the dif-
ferential until you feel its spring clip engage the
side gear. Slide the left driveshaft into the inter-
mediate shaft until you feel the spring clip of the
intermediate shaft engage the left driveshaft,
18. Install right damper fork, then install the right and
left ball joints on each lower arm with the castle
nuts and new cotter pins (see section 18).
DAMPER PINCH BOLT10 x 1 .25 mm43 N.m 14.{ kgf.m,32 rbr.ftl
DAMPERFORX
SELF.LOCKING NUT12 x 1,25 mm6/t N m (6.5 kg{.m, a7 lbtft)Replace.
Replace.
CASTLE12 x 1.25 mm49 - 59 N.m15.0 - 6.0 kgl m, 36 - {3 lbtftl
19, Install the propeller shaft to the transfer assembly
by aligning the reference marks (4WD).
20.
8 x 1.25 mm32 N.m (3.3 kgt'm,2ir blft)
Feplace.
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PROPELLER SHAFT
lnstall the shift cable.
4WD:
Install the shift cable with the control pin, then
secure it with the snap Din. Do not bend the shift
cable excessivelv.
CONTROLLEVER
SHIFT CAALECOVER
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2l'gl m,16 rbt.ftl
(cont'd)
REFERENCE MARKS
14-261
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7. Insert the edge of the screwdriver into the groove
located under the differential housing Pry out the
driveshaft inboard ioint with a screwdraver.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the differential oil
seal and differential ring when prying out the differ-
ential inboard joint.
8. Remove the mounting bolts and the washers.
DRIVESHAFT
MOUNTING BOLTS'10 x 1 .25 mm,19 N'm (5 0 kgf m, 36 lbtftl
Lower the rear differential assembly on the trans-
mission jack, then remove the rear driveshafts from
the rea r difterential assembly.
DIFFERENTIAL
12 x 1.25 fifi
10. Remove the rear difterential mounting bracket A
from the rear differential assembly.
N.m {7.0 lgf.m. 5l lbl.tt)
REAR DIFFERENTIALMOUNTING BRACKET A
REAN DFFERENTI,ALASSEMBLY
11.Install the rear differential assembly in the reverse
order of removal.
Note these items during reassembly
. lnstall the breather tube to the breather tube joint
properly.
. During the propeller shaft installation, align the
marks on the propeller shaft and companion
flange.
. Reiill the rear differential with the recommended
fluid to the proper level {see page 15-14).
15-17
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Driveshafts
Special Tools .......... ........... 16-2
Driveshafts
Inspection ...................... l6-3
Front Driveshafts
Removal .... 16-3
Disassembly ................... 16-5
Reassembly .................... 16-g
Installation ..................... 16-17
Intermediate Shaft
Removal .... 16-19
Disassembly ................... 16-19
Reassembly .................... 16-20
Installation ..................... 16-21
Rear Driveshafts
Removal .... 16-22
Disassembfy ................... 16-22
Reassembfy .................... 16-24
Installation ..................... 16-29
Propeller Shaft
Inspection . 16-29
RemovaUlnstallation .... 16-30
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DriveshaftsFront Driveshafts
Inspection
Boot Damago
Check the boots on the driveshaft for cracks, damago,
leaking grease, and loose boot bands. lf any damags is
found, replace the boot and boot bands.
Looso Splines
Turn the driveshaft by hand, and make sure th€ splin€s
and joint are not excessively loose. lf damage is found,
replace the inboard joint.
Twisting or Crscking
Make sure the driveshaft is not twisted or crackod.
Replace it if necessary.
DRIVESHAFT
1.
Removal
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and suppon it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.?
SPINDLE NUT24 x 1.5 mmReplace.
lf the right driveshaft is to be removed, drain the
transmission fluid {see s€ction 13 or 14). lt is not nec-
essary to drain the transmission fluid when the left
driveshaft is removed.
Lift up locking tab on the spindle nut, then remove
the nut,
Remove the self-locking nut and flange bolt,
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm
FRONT WHEEL
(cont'd)
6.
SELF"LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mmReplace.
7. Remove the damper fork,
16-3
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Front Driveshafts
Removal (cont'd)
Remove the cotter pin from the lower arm ball ioint
castle nut, and remove the nut.
Install a 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Make sure
the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end, or the
threaded section of the ball joint pin might be dam-
aged by the special tool.
Use the special tool as shown in section '18 to sepa-
rate the ball joint and lower arm, Be caretul not to
damage the ball joint boot, lf necessary, apply pen-
etrating type lubricant to loosen the ball joint,
Pry out the driveshaft assembly with a pry bar, as
shown, to force the set ring at the driveshaft end
past the groove. Be careful not to damage the oil
seals when prying.
i0.
1l.
07MAC - SLm2m
PRY BAR
16-4
12. Pull on the inboard joint, and remove the driveshaft
from the differential case or bearing support as an
assembly. Do not pull on the driveshaft, the inboardjoint may come apart. Pull the driveshaft straight
out to avoid damaging the differential oil seal or the
intermediate shaft outer seal.
Left driveshaft:
Remove the left driveshaft from the bearing suppon
by tapping on the inboard joint of the driveshaft
with a olastic hammer.
BEARING SUPPORT
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Front Driveshafts
Disassembly (cont'd)
Double Loop
Mark each roller and inboard joint to identify the
locations of the rollers and grooves in the inboardjoint. Thon remove the inboard ioint on the shop
towel. Be careful not to drop the rollers when sepa-
rating them from the inboard joint.
INBOARD JOINTCheck splines for wear or damage.Check inside bore for wear.Inspect for cracks.
16-6
4, Mark the rollers and spider to identify the locstions
of the rollers on the sDider, then remove the rollers.
BEARING REMOVER(Commercially available) DRIVESHAFT
Remove the circlip,
Mark the spider and driveshaft to identify the posi-
tion ofthe spider on the shaft.
Remove the spider using a bearing remover,
Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape to
prevent damage to the boots and dynsmic damper,
7.
q
INBOARD BOOT
DRIVESHAFT
DYNAMIC DAMPER
Rsmove the inboard boot and dvnamic
Take care not to damage the boot and
damDer.
damper.
dynamic
DRIVESHAFT
Mark
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Front Driveshafts
parts with solvent.
o *4@] :Thoroughly pack the inboard and outboard joints and both joint boots with the joint grease included in the
new driveshaft set.. The'98 Canada model andall '99 - 00 models use a TPE (Thermoplastic Polyester E lastomer) outboard joint boot.
Use the ear clamp type boot band in the outboard boot set.
Grease quantity:
Inboard Joint: All models 120 - 130 g (i1.2 - 4.6 oz)
Left inboard joint splines (Al: 0.5 - 1.0 g (0.018 - 0.035 oz)
Outboard Joint: '97 model and'98 USA model 130 - 140 g (4.6 -,1.9 oz)'98 Canada model and all '99 - 0O models 140 - 150 g 14.9 - 5.3 oz)
Reassembly
Note these items during reassembly
. Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, anddry them thoroughly with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber
INBOARO JOINT
SPIOERINBOARD BOOT
SET RINGReplace.
LEFT INBOAROJOINT
SPLINES: (Al-6rPack cavity with grease.
wtn grease.
BANDS
DYNAMIC DAMPER
STOP RINGReplace.
OUTBOARD BOOT
EAR CLAMPReplace.
ITPE)*I
-611
-/ Pack cavity with grease.
DOUELEReplace.BAND+'BAND*1
__G1Pack cavitywrtn grease.
OUTBOARD BOOT*'(RUBBERI
-GrjPack cavity*l: '98 Canada models, all '99-00models
*2: '97 - 98 models (except'98 Canada model)
16-8
wtrn grease.
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