1998 HONDA CR-V Location

Rear Driveshafts
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Removal
Loosen the rear wh€el nuts slightly.
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it withsafety stands in the proper locations (see section 1),
Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheets.
SPINDLE NUT22 x 1.5 mmReplace.
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm
4.Lift up the locking tab on the spindle nut. thenremove the nut.
Remove the rear driveshafts from the rear differen-tial assembly (see section 15),
Remove the rear driveshaft outboard joint from thetrailing arm and rear hub using a plastic hammer ora puller if necessary.
TRAILING ARMOUTBOARD JOINT
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Disassembly
NOTE:
a Due to the amount of work required to replace onedamaged boot, it is best to replace both boots at thesame time.
. These instructions are for the inboard joint. The sameprocedure applies to the outboard joint.
1, Remove the set ring from the inboard joint,
BOOT BANDReplace.
INBOARD JOINT
2. Remove the boot band.
- lf the boot band is a double loop type, raise theband bend as shown,
DOUSLE LOOP BANDReplace.
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3. Mark each roller and inboard joint to identify the
locations of rollers and grooves in the inboard joint.
Then remove the inboard joint on the shop towel.
INBOARD JOINTCheck splines and driveshaft ringfor wear or damage,Check inside bore for wear.Inspect {or cracks,DRIVESHAFT RING
M.rks
SHOP TOWEL
Mark the rollers and spider to identify the locations
of the rollers on the sgider, then remove the rollers,
ROLLER
Remove the circlip.
Mark the spider and driveshaft to identify the posi-
tion of the spider on the shaft.
Remove the spider using a bearing remover.
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ICIRCLIP
Mark
7.
Marks
DRIVESHAFT
INEOARD BOOTInspect for cracking,splitting and wear.
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'1 1.
8. Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tapeto
prevent damage to the boots.
DRIVE
Remove the boot band and boot from the drive-
shaft. Take care not to damage the boot.
Remove the vinyl tape.
Inspect the driveshaft for damage and other faults.
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Propeller Shaft
Inspection
Univarsal Joint and Boots
1. Shift the transmission to Neutral.
2. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
3. Check the cente. support bearing for excessive play
or rattle. It the center support has excessive play or
raftle, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
No. 1 PROPET_LER SHAFT
Check the universal joint boots for damage and dete-
rioration. lt the boots are damaged or deteriorated,
replace the propeller shaft assembly.
Check the universal joints for excessive play or rattle.
lf the universal joints have excessive play or rattle,
replace the propeller shaft assembly.
Propellor Shaft Runout
6. Install a dial indicator with its needle on the center of
No, 1 or No.2 propeller shaft.
7. Turn the other propeller shaft slowly and check the
runout. Repeat this procedure for the other propeller
shaft.
No. 1 Propeller Shaft Runout:
Service Limit: t.5 mm (0.06 in)
No. 2 Propeller Shaft Runout:
Service Limit: 1.5 mm {0.06 inl
lf the runout on either oroDeller shaft exceeds the
service limit, replac€ the propeller shaft assembly.
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Steering
Special Toofs ............. 17-2
Component Locations
Index ................ ....... 17-3
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 1 7-4
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-8
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-10
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation .......................... 17-12
Power Assist Check
With Vehicle Parked ....................
Steering Linkage and Gearbox .......
Pump Belt
Rack Guide Adjustment ...................
Fluid Rep|acement ...................,,.,....
Pump Pressure Check .................,,...
*Steering Wheel
Removal ................. 17-18
*Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation ................ ....... 17 -2O
lnspection .............. 17-21
Steering Lock Replacement ............ 17 -22
Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Ffuid Leakage Inspection ................. 17 -23
Repfacement .......... 17-23
Power Steering Pump
Repfacement .......... 17-24
Disassembly ...........17-25
fnspection .............. 17-26
Reassembly ............ 17-28
Power Steering Gearbox
Removal ................. 17-31
Disassembly ........... 17-34
Reassembly ............ 17-40
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-50
Installation ............. 17-51
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17-13
17-14
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17-15
17-16
Disassembly/Reassembly............... 17-18
4'%/b.......... -r'-7--a/
SUPPLEN\EN AL RES\RA(N SYSTES{ (SRS\
This model has an SRS which includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub. a passenger's airbag in the dashboardabove the glove box ('97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors ('98 - 00 models). Informationnecessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk (*) on the contentspage include, or are located near, SBS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items will require specialprecautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Honda oearer.
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to peFonal iniury or death in the event of a sevore trontalcollision. allSRS service work must be performod by an authorized Honda dealer.lmproper service procedurgs, including incorrect removal and installalion of the SRS, could lead to personal iniurycaused by unintontional deployment of th€ airbags {'97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners ('98 - 00 modelsl.Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may lail in case ot a collision, or the airbags may deploy when theignition switch is ON (lll.
SRS electrical wiring harnesses are identitied by yellow colof coding. Ralated components are located in the steeringcolumn, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box. Do not use elec-trical test equipment on these cilcuits,
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Component Locations
lndex
Note these items during disassembly:' lf an intact airbag assembly has been removed from a scrapped vehicle or has been found defective or damaged dur-ing transit, storage or service. it should be deployed (see section 24),a Before removing the gearbox, remove the driver.s airbag assembly and steering wheel.. After installing the gearbox, check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures an the SRssection (24) before performing repairs or servrce.
STEERING WHEELRemoval, page 17,18Disassembly/Reassembly, page 1?,18Installation, page 17-19DRIVER'S AIRBAG ASSEMBLYRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24
STEERING GEARBOXRack Guide Adjustment, page 17-15Removal, page 17-31Disassembly, page 17-34Reassembly, page 17,40Installation, page 17,51VALVE BODY UNITOverhaul, page 17-38
STEERING COLUMNRemoval/lnstallation. page 17-20Inspection, page l7 21Steering Lock Replacement, page 17 22CABLE REELRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24tcNrnoN swtTcHSee s€ction 23
STEERING HOSES, LINESReplacement. page l7-23
Pump Belt Inspection andAdjustment, pag€ t7-14Pump Pressure Check, page 17-16 ot 17-1jReplacemont, page 17-24Disassembly, pa96 17,25Inspection, page 17-26Reassembly. page17-28
RESERVOIRFluid R6placement. page 17 15Fluid Leakage lnspection, page 17-23
END BALL JOINTBallJoint Boot Replacement, page 17-50
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Troubleshooting
Fluid Leaks
Check the gearbox assembly for oil leaks carefully. Oil can leak out ot various points, depending on location of the faulty
oil seals/seal rings. Check the following before removing the gearbox from the frame.
Steering GearboxLeaking from the oil seal on thetop of the valve housing.Replace the valve oil seal fromthe valve housing.
Leaking from cylinder end intoleft tie rod boot.Replace the valve oil seal fromthe pinion shaft.
Replace the cylinder end seal onthe valve body unit side.
Leaking from cylinder end intoright tie-rod boot.Replace the cylinder end seal onthe cylinder end side.
Leaking lrom the shaft upper endsection or pin engagement sec-tion of the pinion shaft.Replace the valve body unit.
Tighten the connector. It it's stillleaking, replace the line, cylinderor valve housing.
Leaking from cylinder line A or Bconnections (at tlare nut).
Leaking caused by a damagedcylinder line A or B.Replace cylinder line A or B.
Leaking from pump outlet hoseand return line joint fitting on thevalve body unit {at tlare nut}.
Tighten the connector. ll it's stillleaking, replace the line, joint fit-ting or valve housing,
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Steering Wheel
Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
1. Align the front wheels straight ahead. then remove
the driver's airbag assembly (see section 24) from
the steering wheel.
2. Disconnect the horn connector and cruise control
switch connectors.
CONTROLSWITCHES CONNECTOR
3. Loosen the steering wheel bolt, then install a steering
wheel puller on the steering wheel and remove it.
Note these items when removing the steering wheel:
. Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering
column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
. lf you thread the puller bolts into the wheel hub
more than five threads, the bolts will hit the cable
reel and damage it. To prevent this, install a pair
of jam nuts five threads up on each puller bolt.
STEERING WHEEL BOLT39 N.m 14.0 kgt.m,29 lbtftl
STEERING WHEEL EOLT
Disassembly/Reassembly
EOSS COVER PLATE
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STEERING WHEEL
WHEEL BODY COVER
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ACCESS PANEL
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BODYCOVER CAP
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Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
Note these items when removing the steering column:. Before removing the steering column, remove thedriver's airbag assembly and cable reel (see section24).
. Before removing or installing, set the column shaft inthe neutral position by pulling up the steering columnto uppermost position, then lower it 8 mm (5/16 in).Tighten tilt lever.
FULL STROKE:23 mm 10.9 in)
MAXIMUM UPPER8 mm (5/16)
POSTTTON
Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-18).
Remove the driver's side dashboard lower cover
and knee bolster (see section 20),
Remove the column covers.
With A"/T, move the shift lever to the E position,
and remove the shift cable from the column. andset it aside (see section 14).
Remove the combination switch assembly from thesteering column shaft by disconnecting the connec-
tors, and removing the two screws.
Disconnect the steering joint from the engine com-panment.
Remove the steering column by removing theattaching nuts and bolts.
7.
1.
MAXIMUM LOWERPOSTTTON
SHAFT CENTER
111 mm 100 mm5mm
JOINT COVERBOOT BAND
9,8 N.m l r .0 kgf.m, 7 lbf.fO
JOINT DUST SEAL
22 N.m (2.2 kgl.m, 16lbtftl
TILT LEVER
UPPER ATTACHING NUTS16 N.m lr.6 kgf.m, 12 lbf.ftl
UPPER COLUMN COVER
COMAINANON SWITCH ASSEMBLY
JOINT
COLUMN BMCKET
LOWER ATTACHING BOLTS39 N.m lir,o kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
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LOWER COLUMN COVER
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