1998 HONDA CR-V Lock nut

'97 - 98 U.S. models (Except Californial:'99 - 00 models:
GASKETReplace.
SELF.LOCXING NUTl0 x 1.25 mm33 N.m 13.4 kgl.m, 24 lbtft)Replace.
SELF.LOCKING NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbl.ft)Replace.Tighten the nuts in steps,alternating side to side.
SECONDARY HEATEDOXYGEN SENSOR{SECONDARY HO2SI4il N.m 14.5 kgl.m,33 tbf.ftl
THREE WAY CATALYTICCONVERTER (TWCI
lnspection, see section 11
MUFFLER
PRIMABY HEATEDOXYGEN SENSOR(PRTMARY HO2S)44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 tbf.ftl
GASKETSReplace.
SELF-LOCKING NUT8 x 1.25 mm16 N.m 11.6 kgf.m,12 tbf.fttReplace.
SELF.LOCKING NUT
8 x 1.25 mm22 N,m 12,2 kgi'm,16 tbf.ftlReplace.Tighten the nuts in
steps, alternatingside-to-sade.
9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7.2 rbf.ft)
x 1.0 mm
NUT10 x 1.25 mm5a N.m (5.5 kgl.m,40 lbf ftlReplace.
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Intake Air System
Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner Eloment Rsplacomsnt
NOTE: Do not clean the air cleaner element by blowingit off with compressed air,
AIR CLEANER ELEMENTNo.mal conditions:Replace air cleaner element every30,000 miles {48,000 km) or 24months whichever comes first.Severe condition3:Replace air cleaner element every15,000 miles 124,000 km) or 12months whichever comes tirst.
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Throttle Cable
Inrpection/Adiustmcnt
1. Stan the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comeson, then let it idle.
2. Check that the throttle cable operates smoothly withno binding or sticking. Repair as necessary,
3. Check cable free play at the throttle linkage. Cabtedeflection should be 10- 12 mm (3/8 - 1l2in.l.
'97 - 98 modols:
CABLEBRACKET
LOCKNUT
DEFLECTION10-12mmBIA- 112 i^l
'99 - 0O modsls:
lf deflection is not within specs, loosen the locknut,turn the adjusting nut untilthe deflection is as speci-fied, then retighten the locknut.
With the cable properly adjusted. check the throttlevalve to be sure it opens fully when you push theaccelerator pedal to the floor. Also check the throt-tle valve to be sure it returns to the idle position
whenever you release the accelerator pedal.
DEFLECTIONl0-12mft
Bla - 112 inl
NUT
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lnstellation
1. Open the throttle valve fully, then install the throttle
cable in the throttle linkage, and install the cable
housing in the cable bracket.
97 - 98 modols:
THRoTTLE LINKAGE CABLE
INNER CABLE
- (Xl modols:
LOCKNUT
'99
2.Sta.t the engine. Hold the engine at 3.000 rpm with
no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle.
Hold the cable sheath, removing all slack from the
cable.
Set the locknut on the cable bracket.
Adiust the adjusting nut so that its free play is 0 mm.
Rimove the cable sheath from the throttle bracket,
reset the adjusting nut and tighten the locknut.
ADJUSTING
BRACKET
'97 - 98 modals:
lhere should beno clearance.
AD.'USTING NUT
'99 - 00 modeb:
CABLEBRACKET
9.8 N.ml'1.0 kgt'm,7.2 tbr.ft)
9.8 N.m(1.0 kg{.m,7.2lbllrl
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Clutch Pedal
Adiustment
NOTE:
. To check the clutch interlock switch and clutch
switch, see section 23.
. The clutch is self-adjusting to compensate for wear.
CAUTION: lf there is no clearance bstwa€n the mas-
ter cylinder piston and push rod, ths roloase bearingis held againsi the diaphragm spring, which canresuh in clutch slippage or other clutch probloms.
1. Loosen locknut A, and back off the clutch switch (or
sdjusting bolt) until it no longer touches the clutchpeoar.
2. Loosen locknut C, and turn the push rod in or out toget the specified stroke (@) and height (@) at theclutch oedal.
3. Tighten locknut C.
4. Thread in the clutch swirch (or adjusting bolt) untilit contacts the clutch oedal.
7.
5.
8.
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Turn the clutch switch {or adjusting bolt} in an addi-
tional 3/4 to 1 full turn.
Tighten locknut A.
Loosen locknut B on the clutch interlock switch.
Measure the clearance between the floor board and
clutch pedalwith the clutch pedal fully depressed.
Release the clutch pedal 15 - 20 mm (0.59 - 0.79 in)
from the fully depressed position and hold it there,Adjust the position of the clutch interlock switch sothat the engine will start with the clutch pedal in
this position.
Tighten locknut B.10.
LOCKNUT B9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ftl
CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH
CLUTCH SWTTCH{or ADJUSTING BOLTI
L(rcKNUT A9.8 N.m {1.0 kg{.m,7.2 lbf.ftl
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
PUSH ROD
Pedal in contact with swhch
LOCKNUT C18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13lbtftl
@ {STROKE at PEDAL): 135 - 1its mm (5.31 - 5.71 in}
@ (TOTAL CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY)i7 -22mm (0.28-0.87 in) inctude the pedat ptay 1 - 9 mm (0.0it- 0.35 inl@ (GLUTC,H PEDAL HE|GHTI: ltxt mm (7.20 inl ro rhe ftoor
o (CLUTCH PEDAL DTSENGAGEMENT HEtcHTl: 72 mm {2.txt inl minimum to the floor
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Glutch Master Cylinder
Removal/lnstallation
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake tluid does contact the paint. wash
it off immediately with water.
. Plug the end ol the clutch line and leservoir hose
with a shop towel to prevent brake tluid trom coming
out.
The brake fluid may be sucked out through the top
of the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
Disconnect the clutch line and reservoir hose from
the clutch master cylinder,
't.
9.8 N.m 11.0 kst m,7.2 tbf.ftl
CLUTCH LINE
19 N'm 11 9 kgJ m'
14 lbf.frl
Remove the reservoir from the engine compartment
bulkhead.
13 N.m t1.3 kgt.m,g.il lbtft)
4. Prv out the lock pin, and pull the pedal pin out of
the voke. Remove the nuts.
NUTSI x 1.25 mm
5, Remove the clutch master cylinder.
CLUTCH MASTERCYLINDEF
Install the clutch master cylinder in the reverse
order of removal.
NOTE: Bleed the clutch hydraulic system {see page
12-61.
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Pressure Plate
Removal/lnspection
1.Check the diaphragm spring fingers for height using
the special tools and a feeler gauge.
Standard lNewl: 0.6 mm {0.02 in) max.
Service Limit: 0.8 mm (0.03 in)
HANDLE07936 - 3710100
CLUTCH ALIGNMENT DISCOTJAF - PM7O11A
CI.UTCH ALIGNMENT SHAFT07NAF - PR30100
FEELER GAUGE
lf the height is more than
the pressure Plate.
the service limit, replace
2. lnstall the sDeciallools as shown.
RING GEAR HOLDER ADJUSTER NUT
ENGINE BLOCKADJUSTER BOLT
BOLT
NUT WASHER
To prevent warping, unscrew the pressure plate
mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several
steps. then remove the pressure plate.
4. Inspect the pressure plate surface for wear, cracks,
and burning.
5. Inspect the fingers of the diaphragm spring for wear
at the release bearing contact area.
Inspect for warpage using a straight edge and feeler
gauge. Measure across the pressure plate.
Standard lNew): 0.03 mm 10.001 in) max.
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 inl
6.
FEELER GAUGE
lf the warpage is more than the service limit,
replace the pressure plate.
PRESSURE PLATE
PRESSURE PLATE
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Removal
!@@ Make sure the lifts, i8cks. and safety stands
are placed properly {see section 1}.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands (see section 1).
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securely.
3. Drain the manual transmission fluid Reinstall the
drain plug with a new sealing washer.
4. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) con-
nector.
SELF.L(rcKNGNUTReplace.
SELF-LOCKI'{GNUTReplac€.
5. Remove exhaust oipe A.
6. Make reference marks across the propeller shaft
and the transfer assembly flanges'
Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
assembly flanges,
Remove the rear stiffener, then remove the transfer
assembly.
NOTE: While servicing the transfer assembly, do
not allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the
transmission.
7.
REFEREI{CE i'ARKS
Replace.
Replace.
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Transfer Assembly
lnstallation
1. Install a new O-ring on the transfer assembly.
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgt m,17 rbt.ftl
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgJ.m,
2.
DOWEL PIN
Replace.TRANSFEBASSEMBLY
Clean the areas where the transfer assembly con
tacts the transmission with solvent or carburetor
cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Then apply
MTF to the contact areas.
Installthe transfer assembly on the transmission.
NOTE: While installing the transfer assembly on
the transmission, do not allow dust or other foreign
particles to enter the transmission.
lnstall the rear stiffener.
Install the propeller shaft to the transfer assembly
by aligning the reference marks,
8 x1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 kg{.m,24 tbf.ftl
REFERENCE MARKS
6. Install the exhaust pipe A,
GASKETEXHAUST PIPE A
HO2S CONNECTOR
10 x 1 .25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kgt m,40 tbtfttReplace.
SELF.LOCKING
NUT8 x 1.25 mm16 N.m {1.6 kgf.m,12 tbt.ft)Replace.8 x 1.25 mmzzN.m l2.2kg!-m,16 rbf.trtReplace.
7.Connect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector.
Relill the transmission with MTF (see page 13-3).
Start the engine, and run it to normal operating tem-
perature (the radiator tan comes on). Turn the
engine off. and check fluid level.
8.
9.
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