1998 HONDA CR-V washer fluid

Rear Differential AssemblY
Troubleshooting
Most problems in the unit are to be diagnosed by identifying noises from the gears or bear'ngs'
care should be taken during diagnosis not to confuse differential noises with those from other drivetra'n components'
SymptomProbable CauseRemedy
Will not go into 4WD mode. Fluid level too low
. Incorrect fluid type
. Add fluid. Replace
Will not return to 2WD modeIncorrect fluid typeDrain and fill the differential
Gear or bearing noisesFluid level too low
Incorrect fluid type
Damaged or chipped gears
Add fluid
Drain and fill the differential
Replace the differential carrier
assemory
Overheating. Fluid leveltoo low
. Incorrect fluid type
. Add fluid. Drain and fill the differential
Fluid leakFluid level too high
Clogged breather hose
Worn or damaged oil seal
Damaged sealing washer
Loose mounting bolts or inade-
quate sealing
Lower to proper level
Clean or replace
Replace
Replace
Recheck torque or aPPIY sealant
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Maintenance
Differential Fluid
!@ Make sure lifts are placed properly lseesection 1).
1. With the vehicle on level ground, inspect differential
fluid with engine OFF.
2. Remove the oil filler plug, then check the level andcondition of the fluid.
Proper Level
o|I FII.IIR PI-UG4t N.m la.8 kgl.m, 35 lbl.ftl
The fluid level must be up ro the fill hole. lf it isbelow the hole, add the recommended fluid until itruns out, then reinstall the oil filler plug with a new
wasner.
lf the differential tluid is dirty, remove the drainplug, and drain the fluid.
4.
DMIN PLUGa7 N.m 14.8 kgl.m, 35 lbt.ftl
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Clean the drain plug, then reinstall it with a new
washer, and refill the differential with the recom-
mended fluid to the proper level.
NOTEr lf you disassembly the differential, check thefluid level again after the 4WD system check is fin-
ished. Add fluid if necessary.
Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new washer.
Fluid Capacity
1.0 / {1.1 US $, 0.9 lmp qt) at tluid change
1.2 / {1.3 US $, 1.1 lmp qt) at oyerhaul
Recommended fluid:
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid
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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).
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Rear Differential Assembly
Reassembly (cont'dl
7. Install the clutch hub/plates/discs, then align the pro-
jection of the plates with the discs.
M, 30 mm
CLUTCH GUIDE
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9.
CLUTCH HUA/PLATES/Dtscs
Installthe clutch guide and the 30 mm shim.
Apply liquid gasket to the sealing surface of the
torque control differential case, and note these
rlems:
. Use liquid gasket (P/N 08718 - 0001).
. Remove any dirt or fluid from the sealing sur-
face.
. lf 20 minutes have passed after applying liquid
gasket, reapply it before you assemble the hous-
ings. Allow it to cure at least 30 minutes after
assembly before filling differential with fluid.
TOBOUE CONTROLDIFFERENNAL
--- Apply liquid gaskot
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6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 tgf m,8.7lbt.ftl
10. lnstall the dowel pins and toroue control differential
case.
TOROUE CONTNOL
11. Install the companion flange, O-ring, back-up ring,
disc spring washer, and the locknut.
NOTE: Apply CW fluid to the O-ring.
,24mm
DISC SPRING WASHER,2a mm
lnstall in this direction.
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5. Hold the steering rack with a wrench {'98 - 00 mod-
els: left end onlv), and unscrew the rack end with
another wrench, Be careful not to damage the rack
surface with the wrench,
LOCK WASHER
Loosen the locknut, then remove the rack guide
screw and O-ring ('97 model).
6.
1.
LOCKNUT
Remove the spring and the rack guide from the gear-
DOX.
RACK GUIDE
9.
8. Remove cylinder lines A and B from the gearbox,
CYLINDER LINE A
Drain the fluid from the cylinder fittings by slowly
moving the steering rack back and {orth.
Remove the two tlange bolts, then remove the valve
body unit from the gearbox. (See page 17-38 for
valve body unit disassembly.)
VINYL TAPE
FLANGE BOLT
Apply vinyl tape to stepped portion of the pinion
shaft, and remove the dust cover.(cont'd)
DUST COVER
11.
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Power Steering Gearbox
Reassembly
Note these items during reassembly
. Clean the disassembled parts with a solvent, and dry them with compressed air. Do not dip the rubber parts in a sol-
vent.
. Always replace the O-rings and rubber seals with new ones before assembly.
. Apply the recommended power steering fluid to the parts indicated in the assembly procedures.
. Do not allow dust. dirt, or other toreign materials to enter the power steering system.
. Use the appropriate specialtools where necessary.
FLANGE BOLTS20 N.m (2.0 kgl.m, 14lbtftl
CYLINDER LINE AFLARE NUTS17 N.m 11.712 rbl.ftl
VALVE HOUSING
CYLINDER END SEALReplace.
VALVE OIL SEALBeplace.
ROLLER BEARING
CIRCLIPReplace.
BA.KUP RING
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WAVE WASHERBACKUP RINGReplace.97 model:HOUSING
VALVE SEAL RINGReplace.
O.RINGReplace.
32 mm SHIMS'97 mod6l only:
RACK GUIDE SCREW
O-RINGReplace.
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'97 model:
'98 model:
'99 - 0O mod6ls:'9? model only:
CYLINDER END69 N.m (7.0 kgf.m, 51 lbf.ft)'98 - (x) models:
PISTON SEAL RINGReplace.
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STEERING RACK
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Valve Body Unh Roa$embly
1. Apply vinyl tape to the stepped portion of the pin-
ion shaft, and coat the surface of the vinyl tape with
the power steering fluid.
Vinyl tape(Stopp6d portion)
VALVE OIL SEALReplace.Make sure the spring isseated in the oil seal.
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7.
PINION SHAFT
BACKUP RING137 modell
WAVE WASHER{'98 - 00 modelsl
Install the backup ring {'97 model) or wave washer
('98 - 00 models).
Coat the inside surface of the new valve oil seal
with power steering fluid.
Install the valve oil seal with its grooved side facing
opposite the bearing, then slide the valve oil seal
over the pinion shaft, being careful not to damage
the sealing lip.
Apply vinyl tape to the splines and stepped ponion
of the shaft, and coat the surface of the vinyl tape
with the power steering fluid.
Vinyl trp€
O.RINGReplace.Do not twist.R€place-Do not over-expand.
Fit the new O-ring in the groove of the pinion shaft.
Then slide the new valve seal ring over the shaft
and in the groove on the pinion shaft,
Remove the vinyl tape from the pinion shaft.
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PINION SHAFT
8.Apply power steering fluid to the surface of the
valve seal ring that was installed on the pinion
shaft.
Apply power steering fluid to the inside of the spe-
cial tool. Set the larger diameter end of the special
tool over the valve seal ring.
VALVE SEAL RINGSIZNG TOOL07NAG - SR309q'ot07NAG - SR3oltoA
Mak€ the valve seal ringfit snugly in the pinion
shatt using th6 other end{smaller diameter end) otthe special tool.
10.
11.
12.
Move the special tool up and down several times to
make the valve seal ring fit in the pinion shaft,
Remove the soecial tool.
Turn the special tool over, and set the smaller diam-
eter end of the specisl tool over the valve seal ring.
Move the special tool up and down several times to
make the valve seal ring fit snugly in the pinion
shaft.
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shaft.
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Front Brake Caliper
Disassembly/Reassembly
. Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies.
. Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleaner to avoid breathing brake dust.
. Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability.
. When reusing the pads, always reinstallthe brake pads in their original positions to prevent loss ol braking efficiency.
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off imme-
diatelY with water.
NOTEI
. To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with rags or shop towels.
. Clean all pans in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all passages with compressed air.
. Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles.
. Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so.
. Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.
. Do not reuse the drained fluid.
. Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the
life of the system.
. Coat the piston, piston seal, and caliper bore with clean brake fluid.
. ReDlace all rubber oarts with new ones whenever disassembled.
. After installing the front brake caliper do the following.- Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.- Check the brake hoses for interference and twistinq.
SHIM
12 mm FLANGE BOLTS113 N.m (11.5 kgtm,83lbf.ftlINNER
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OUTER PAO SHIM
PAD SPRING
IPIN BOOT
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SEALING WASHERSReplace.4dd*
ERAKE PADS
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CALIPER BOOY
CALIPER EOLTS49 N.m {5.0 kgl.m, 36lbf.ftl
PISTON AOOTReplace.
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t".:jil,,.'.1!!!!9!il: Rubber grease (Use recommended grease in the caliper set)
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--6, Silicone grease (use recommended seal grease and p,n grease in the caliper set)
INNER SHIM BWEAB INDICATOR
EANJO BOLT34 N.m {3.5 kgf m,25 lblftl
PISTON SEALReplace.
AFACKET
19-12
PAD RETAINERS
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