1998 HONDA CR-V rear

G: FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE DANGEN
A DANGEREXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLECONTACT WITH ACID, WATER. OR I{EAVY METALS SUCH
AS COPPER. T.EAD. OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARMFUL
AND IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS.
STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 2OO"F
IlOO'C). FOR PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE, AND
DISPOSAL PROCEDURES REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL,
SRS SUPPLEMENT.POTSONCONTAINS POTSONOUS SODIUM AZIDE ANO POTASSIUM
NITRATE.FIRST AIDIF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING. FOR
EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. IF GASES (FROM ACID OR WATEN CONTACT)
ARE INHALEO. SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE, GET
PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
A WARNINGTHE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF
ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR
KILL YOU.. DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EOUIPMENT OR
PROBING DEVICES,THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.. NO SERVICEABI-E PARTS lNSlDE. DO NOT DISASSEMBII.
. PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVEO.
. FOLLOW SERVIC€ MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
H: PASSENGER INFORMATION lU S.A. modell
{U.S.A.'97 model}
AIEBAG SEE OTHER SIDE,
{U.S.A.'98 - 00 modelsl
AIRBAG WARNINGFLIP VISOR OVER.
l: SRS INFORMATION
lU.s.A.'97 model ilcanada '97 - 00 mod€ls I
CAUTIONTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:. FOR MAXIMUM SAFEW PROTECTION lN ALL TYPES OF
CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY
8ELT.o OO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING CHILO SEATS lN
ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.. DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE
AIRBAG.. DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG OR
BETWEEN THE AIRBAG AND YOURSELF.. SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION AND EXPLANATIONS. THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER lT lS
INSTALLED.. THE DATE OF INSTALLATION lS SHOWN ON THE
DRIVER'S DOORJAMB.
lU.S.A.'98 - 00 models)
WARNINGDEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR'
. CHILDREN 12 ANO UNDER CAN BE KILLED BY THE
AIRBAG.. THE BACK SEAT lS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN.
. NEVER PUT A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT lN THE
FRONT.o SIT AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE FROM THE AIRBAG
. ALWAYS USE SEAT BELTS AND CHll-D RESTRAINTS.
. THE SRS MUST BE TNSPECTED TEN YEAnS AFTER lT lS
INSTALLED.. THE OATE OF INSTALLATION lS SHOWN ON THE
DRIVER'S DOORJAMB.
J: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING
lU.S.A.'98 - 00 models)
WARNINGCHILDREN CAN BE KILLED OR INJURED 8Y THE
PASSENGER AIRBAG.THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CI{ILDREN 12
AND UNDER.MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN USE SEAT BELTS OR CHILD
SEATS.
K: FRONT SEATBELT TENSIONER WARNING
WABNINGEXPLOSIVE MATERIAL INSIDEYOU CAN BE SERIOUSLY HURT OR BURNED,
. DO NOT TAMPER OR DISASSEMBLENO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.. REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS.
(cont'd)
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Lift and Support Points
Lift and Safety Stands
ffi When heaw rear components such as suspension, Iuel tank, spare tire and tailgate are to b€ lemoved, place
!iiii-'rn"t r""igtrt in the trunk before hoisting. When substantial weight is removed flom the lear ot the vehicle, the
center of gravity may change and can cause the vehicle to tip fotward on the hoist'
NOTE: Since each tire/wheel assembly weighs approximately 30 lbs (14 kg), placing the front wheels in the cargo area can
assist with weight distribution.
1. Place the lift blocks as shown.
2. Raise the hoist a few inches (centimeters), and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the hoist to full height, and inspect the lift points for solid support'
NOTE: Use the same suppon points to support the vehicle on safety stands'
LIFT BLOCKSREAR SUPPORT POIMTFRONT SUPPORT POINT
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Lift and Support Points
1.
Floor Jack
Block the rear wheels when raising the front of thevehicle; block the front wheels when raising the rearof the vehicle.
Place the blocks behind and ahead of the wheels,
Raise the vehicle high enough to insert the safetystanos.
Adjust and place the safety stands so the vehiclewill be approximately level, then lower the vehicleonto them.
Front:
Center the jack
bracket in the middleof the jack lift platform.
Always usg safety standg when working on or underany vehicle that is supported by only a iack.Nevor attempt to use a bumper jack for tifting orsupporting ths vehicl€.
Rsar:
JACK LIFT PLATFORM
Center the iackbracket in the middleof the iack lift platform.
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Towing
lf the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional
towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another
vehjcle with just a rope or chain. lt is very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.
Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on
the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the
vehicle.
Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses tlvo pivoting
arms that go under the tires lfront or rear) and lifts them
off the ground. The other two tires remain on the
ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be
seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted.
Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables
with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of
the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of
the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and
body can be seriously damaged if thjs method of towing
is attempted. This methed of towing the CR-V is
unaccePtable.
The onlv recommended way of towing the CR-V is on a
flat-bed truck. Two wheel drive CR-V's may also be
towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Towing the four-wheel dlive CR-v with only two
wheels on the ground will damage parts of the 4wD
system. It this vehicle is damaged, it should be towed
on a flat-bed truck ol trailel.
It the 2 wheel drive CR-v is towed wiih all tour wheels
on the ground, do the following:
Manual Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Shift the transmission in Neutral
Automatic Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Sta rt the engine.
. Shift to lD.l position. then E position.
. Turn off the engine.
lmproper towing preparation will damage the
transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. lf
you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine,
the vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed truck.
lf the vchicle is towed with four wheels on the ground,
il is best to tow the vehicle no larther than 50 miles (80
km), and keep the speed below 35 mph {55 km/h).
Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by ihe bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers ale not dosigned
to support the vehicle's weight.
Front:
Rear:
lOwlNG HOOKS .ndTIE DOWN BRACKETS
TIE DOWN BRACKET
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Service Precautions
Parts Marking Locations
To deter vehicle theft, cenain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number {VlN). Original partswill have self-adhesive labels or labels attached with a break-off bolt. Replacement body parts will have self-adhesivelabels, and replacement engine and transmission parts will be stamped with a code tor spare parts.
NOTE:
. Be careful nottodamagethe parts marking labelsduring body repairs. Maskthe labels before repainting.' Label location letters without parenthesis indicate original parts. Letters with parenthesis indicate replacement pans.
A, (A): Engine
B, (B): Transmission
C, (C): Front Bumoer
D, (D); Hood
E, (E): Tailgate
F, (F): Rear Bumper
G, (G): Front Fenders (Lefr and Right)H, {H): Front Doors (Left and Right}
l, (l): Rear Doors (Left and Right)
J, (J): Outer Side Panel (Left and Right)
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Precautions for Real-time 4WD (Four-wheel Drivel
Under normal conditions, the vehicle is in 2WD (front-wheel drive). However, the system will instantly transmit
appropriate driving force to the rear wheels {depending on the driving force of the front wheels and the road conditons)
The Real-time 4WD-Dual Pump System does not have a manual switch to disable the 4WD system. Whenever service
work requires spinning the front or rear wheels with the engine, always lift up and support the vehicle so all lour wheels
are off the ground (see page 1- 19).
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Unit of length: mm lin)ClutchSection 12
Manual TransmissionSection 13
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEWISERVICE LIMIT
Clutch pedalPedal height to floorStrokeFree playPedal play
Disengagement height to floor
183 (7.20)
135- 14515.31 - 5.71)7 - 2210.24 - 0.41J1-9 (0.04-0.35)
7212.83) min.
Clutch surface runout0.05 (0.002) max.0.r5 (0.006)
Clutch discRivet head depthThickness1.2 - 1.710.05- 0.07)8.4 9.1 (0.33,0.36)0.2 (0.01)
6.0 i0.24)
Pressure plateWarpageDiaphragm spring finger alignment0.03 (0.001)max.
0.6 (0.02) max.0.15 (0.006)
0.8 (0.03)
MEASUREM€NTSTANDARD INEW} I SERVICE I-IMIT
TransmissionfluidCapacity f (US qt, lmp qti1.7 11.8, 1.4)for oilchange2.1 (2.2, 1.8){or overhaul
MainshaftEnd play
Diameter of ball bearing contact area (clutch side)Diameter of needle bearing contact areaDiameter of ball bearing contact area(transmission housing side)Runout
0.'11 - 0.18 (0.004 - 0.007)27.977 - 27.990 (1.1015 - 1.1020)37.984 - 38.000 (1.4954- 1.4961)
27.987 - 28.000 (1.1018 - 1.1024)0.02 (0.0011max.
Adjust27.94 (1.100)
37.93 (1.493)
27.94 (1.100)
0.05 {0.002)
Mainshatt 3rd and4th gearsLD.End play
Thickness 3rd gear4th gear
43.009 - 43.025 1 1.6933 - 1.6939)0.06 - 0.21 (0.002 - 0.008)34.92 34.97 11.375 - 1.377)31.42 - 31.4'7 11.237 , 1.2391
43.08011.6961)0.3 (0.01)
34.811.37)31.311.23)
Mainshaft sthgearLD.End play
Thickness
43.009 - 43.02511.6933 1.6939)0.06 - 0.21 (0.002 - 0.008)30.92 - 30.97 {1.217 - 1.219)
43.08011.6961)0.3 (0.01)
30.8 (1.21)
CountershaftDiameter ol needle bearing contact areaDiameter oI ball bearing and needle bearing contact
Diameter o{ 1st gear contact areaRunout
36.000 - 36.015 {1.4173 - 1.4179)24.987 - 25.000 (0.9837 - 0.9843)
36.984 - 37.00011.4561 -1.4567)
0.02 (0.001)max.
3s.95 (1.415)
24.94 (0.982)
36.93 (1.4s4)
0.0s (0.002)
countershatt 1stgearLD.End playThickness
43.009 - 43.025 (1.6933 1.6939)0.06 - 0.18 (0.002 - 0.007i26.9s,27.00 (1.061 - 1.063)
43.08 (1.696)
0.2310.009)
Countershaft 2ndgeart.D.End playThickness
47.009 - 47.025 (1.8507 - 1.8514)0.07 - 0.14 10.003 ,0.006)
2As2 - 2a.97 l1.139-1.1411
47.08 {1.854)0.18 (0.007)
Spacer collar(Mainshaft 4thand 5th gears)
t.D.o.D.Length A'ls I
le31 .002 - 31 .O12 11 .2205 , 1 .2205)37.989 - 38.000 (1.4956 1.4961)56.45 - 56.55 Q.222 - 2.226126.03,26.08 (1.025 - 1.027)
31.06 (1.223)
37.94 (1.494)
26.01 t1 .0241
Reverse idler geart.D.Gear-to-reverse gear shaft clearance20.01 6 - 20.043 (0.7880, 0.7891)0.036 - 0.084 (0.0014 - 0.0033)20.09 (0.7909)
0.16010.0063)
Synchro ringRing-to-gear clearance (ring pushed againsl gear)0.85 - r.10 (0.033 0.043)0.4 (0.02)
Dual coneClearance (ring pushed against gear)
Outer synchro ring to synchro coneSynchro cone-to-gearOuter synchro ring-to-gear
0.5 1.0 (0.02 0.04)0.5 - 1.0 (0.02 - 0.04)0.95 - 1.68 (0.037 - 0.066)
0.3 (0.01)
0.3 (0.01)
0.6 (0.02)
Shift forkFinger thickness 3rdl4th shift lorkExcept aboveFork-to-synchro sleeve clearance
7.4 - 7.6 (0.29 - 0.30)6.2 - 6.4 (0.24- 0.2s)0.35 - 0.65 (0.0't4 - 0.026)'t, torag)
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SuspensionSection 18
BrakesSec'tion 19
Air ConditioningSection 22
* When using a new belt, adjust deflection or tension to new values. Run the engine for 5 minutes then turn it off.
Readjust deflection or tension to used belt values.
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Unit of length: mm {in)
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEW)
WheelalignmentCamber FrontRearCaster FrontTotaltoe FrontnearFront wheel turning angle Inward wheelOutward wheel
0"00' 1 1'- 1"00' 1 1'2"10' ! 1"0J3(011/8)rN 2 ri (1/161 1/r6)37"00' ! 231'30'(Referencei
Wheel bearingEnd playFrontRear0 - 0.05 {0- 0.002}0 - 0.05 (0 0.002i
Rim runout Aluminum wheel AxialBadialSteelwheel AxialRadial
STANOARD (NEW)SERVICE LIMIT
0 - 0.7 (0 0.03)0,0.7 (0 - 0.03)0 1.0 (0 - 0.04)0 - 1.0 {0 - 0.04)
2.0 (0.08)'r.5 {0.06)2.0 {0.08)1.s (0.06)
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEWI
Parking brakeleverPlay in stroke at 196 N (20 kgf,44lbf)lever force
To be locked when Dulled: 2 - 6 notches
Foot brake pedalPedal height (with tloor mat removed)
Free playNT
155 (6 1/8)161 (6 5/16)1 5 (1/16 - 3/16)
Master cylinderPiston-to-pushrod clearance0 - 0.4 (0- 0.02)
Disc brakeDisc thickness Front '97, '98 models'99, '00 modelsDisc runoutDisc parallelismPad thickness
FrontFrontFront
STANDARD {NEW'SERVICE LIMIT
22.9 - 23.1 (0.902 - 0.909)23.6 23.8 (0.929 - 0.937)
10.5 - 11.5 (0.4't 0.45)
21.0 (0.83)
21.0 (0.83)
0.10 {0.004)0.015 (0.0006)
1.6 (0.06)
Rear brake drumLD.Lining thickness
2r9.9 220.0 (8.657 - 8.661)3.9 - 4.5 (0.15 - 0.18)221.O 8.70112.0 (0.08)
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEWI
Air conditioningLubricant type:KEIHIN SP 10 (P/N 38897 - Pl3 - A01AH or 38899 -
Pl3 - A01)Lubricant capacity Condensermf {floz, lmp oz) EvaporatorLine or hoseReceiver
25 (5/6,0.9)
40 {1 1/3, 1.4)10 {1/3,0.4)10(.]/3,0.4)
Compressor(KEIHIN)Lubricant type: SP 10Lubricant capacity ml ({l 02, lmp oz}Stator coil resistance at 68'F (20"C) OPulley-to-pressuae plate clearance
130'3'{4 1fi'3o, 4.6;"}3.05 - 3.350.51 0.15 (0.02 1 0.006)
Compressor belt*Deflection with 98 N (10 kgl,22lblibetween pulleys7.5 - 10.5 {0.30 - 0.41) with used belt5.0 - 7.0 (0.20 - 0.28) with new belt
Belt tension N (kgf, lbf)Measured with belt tension gauge390 - 540 (40 55,88-120)withusedbelt740 - 880 {75 90, 170 - 200) with new belt
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