1999 HONDA CR-V service

Suspension
Special Tools ............. 18-2
Component Locations
lndex ................ ...... 18-3
Wheel Alignment
Service lnformation ......................,.. 18-4
Camber .................. 18-4
Caster ............... ...... 18-5
Front Toe Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-5
Rear Toe Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-6
Turning Angle Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-6
Wheel/Hub Inspection
Bearing End Play .......................,...... 18-7
Wheel Runout ....... 18-7
Front Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement ..... 18-8
Knuckle/Hub Replacement ............. 18-9
Lower Ball Joint Replacement ....... 18-15
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 18-16
Front Damper
Removal ................. 18-16
Disassembly/lnspection .................. 18-1 7
Reassembly ........... 18-18
lnstallation ............. 18-18
Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement ..... 18-19
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement ...... 18-20
Upper Arm Bushing
Replacement ..... 18-23
Rear Damper
Removal ................. 18-23
Disassembly/1nspection .................. 18-24
Reassembly ........... 18-25
lnstallation ............. 18-25
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Wheel/Hub lnspection
Bearing End Play
1.Raise the vehicle off the ground, and make sure it is
securely supported.
Remove the wheels, then reinstall the wheel nuts.
Attach the dial gauge as shown.
Measure the bearing end play by moving the disc or
drum inward or outward.
Front/Rear;
Standard: 0 - 0.05 mm (0 - 0.002 in)
Measure end play at thehub flange.
Rear:
Measure end play at center ofthe hub flange.108 N.m{11.0 kgf.m, q} lbf.ftl
It the bearing end play measurement is more than
the standard, replace the wheel bearing.
1.
Wheel Runout
Raise the vehicle off the ground, and make sure it is
securely supported,
Check for bent or deformed wheels.
Attach the dial gauge as shown.
Measure the wheel runout by turning the wheel.
Front and Rear Whoel Axial Runout:
Standard:
Steel Wheel: 0 - 1.0 mm {0 - 0.0i[ in]
Aluminum Wheel: 0 - 0.7 mm l0 - 0.03 in)
Service Limit:2.0 mm 10.08 inl
Front and Rear Wheel Radial Runout:
Standard:
Steel Whoal: 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.04 inl
Aluminum Whoel: 0 - 0.7 mm {0 - 0.03 in}
Servics Limit:1.5 mm (0.06 inl
lf the wheel runout is more than the service limit,
reolace the wheel.
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Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement
1.
Nsvgr u9e an air hose or dry brush to clean brake
assemblies.
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleaner to avoid
broathing brake dust.
Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheels.
Remove the caliper bolt, and pivot the caliper up
out of the way. Check the hoses and pin boots for
damage and deterioration.
CALIPERBOLTCALIPER BODY
3. Remove the pads, pad shims, and pad retainers.
INNEB PAD SHIMSCheck for weakness.
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IOUTER PAD SHIMCheck for weakness.
i)n.
4. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of
each brake pad lining. The measurement does not
include the pad backing plate thickness.
Brake Pad Thickness:
Standard: 10.5 - 11.5 mm {0.,11 - 0.45 in)
Servics Limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
lf the brake pad thickness is less than the service
limit. replace the front pads and shims together as a
set.
Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and
check for grooves and cracks.
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
Install the pad retainers.
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19-9
EACKING PLATE
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PAD RETAINERS
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Front Brake Disc
Disc Runout Inspection
l.Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheels.
Remove the brake pads {see page 19-9).
Inspect the disc surface for damage and cracks.
Clean the disc thoroughly, and remove all .ust.
Use wheel nuts and suitable plain washers to hold
the disc securely against the hub, then mount a dial
indicator as shown, and maasure the runout at
10 mm (0.4 in) from the outer edge of the disc.
Brake Di3c Runout:
Service Limit: 0.10 mm {0.00,0 in)
WHEEL NUT ANDPLAIN WASHER108 N.m {11 kg{ m, 80 lbf.ft)
lf the disc is beyond the service limit, refinish the
brake disc with an on-car brake lathe. The Kwik-
Lathe produced by Kwik-way Manufacturing Co.
and the "Front Brake Disc Lathe" offered by Snap-
on Tools Co. are approved for this operation.
M8x. Rofinish Limit: 21.0 mm l0.8il in)
NOTE: A new disc should bs refinished if its runout
is greater than 0.10 mm (0.004 in).
Disc Thickness and Parallelism
Inspection
1.Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheels.
Remove the brake pads (see page 19-9).
Using a micromater, measure disc thickness at eight
points, approximately 45'apan and 10 mm (0.4 in)
in from the outer edge of the disc. Replace the brake
disc if the smallest measurement is less than the
max. refinishing limit.
Brake Disc Thickness:
Standard:'97 - 98 modsls:
22.9 -23.1mm {0.90 - 0.91 inl'99 - 00 mod€ls:
23.6 - 23.8 mm {0.93 - 0.94 in}
Max. Refinishing Limit:21.0 mm (o.txl in)
Brake Disc Parallelism: 0.015 mm {0.0006 in} max.
NOTE: This is the maximum allowable difference
between the thickness measurements,
lf the disc is beyond the service limit for parallelism,
refinish the brake disc with an on-car brake lathe.
The Kwik-Lathe produced by Kwik-Way Manufac-
turing Co. and the "Front Brake Disc Lathe" offered
by Snap-on Tools Co. are approved for this opera-
tron.
NOTE: See section 18 for brake disc replacement.
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Check the wheel cylinder for leakage.
Check the brake linings for cracking, glazing, wear,
and contamination.
Measure the brake lining thickness. Measurement
does not include brako shoe thickness.
Brake Lining Thicknoss:
Standard: 3.9 -,1.5 mm {0.15 - 0.18 inl
Sorvice Limil: 2.0 mm {0.08 in}
lf the brake lining thickness is less than the service
limit, replace the brake shoes as a set.
Check the bearings in the hub unit for smooth oper-
ation; if the bearing require servicing. refer to sec-
tion 18.
7.
WHEEL CYLINOER
LININGS
8. Measure the inside diameter of the brake drum
with inside vernier calioers,
Drum Insido Diamoter:
Standard: 219.9 - 220.0 mm (8.657 - 8.661 in)
Service Limit: 221.0 mm {8.700 inl
lf the inside diameter of the brake drum is more
than the service limit, replaca the brake drum.
Check the brake drum for scoring, grooves, and
cracKs.
10.
BRAKE DRUM
19-17
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Brake Hoses/Lines
Inspection/Torque Specif ications
1. Inspect the brake hoses for damage, deterioration, leaks, interference, and twisting
2. Check the brake Iines for damage, rusting, and leakage. Also check for bent brake lines.
3. Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.
4. Checkthe master cylinder, proportioning control valve. and ABS modulator unit for damage and leakage.
NOTE: Replace the brake hose clip whenever the brake hose is serviced.
MASTER CYLINOER.Io.BRAKE LINE15 N.m 11.5 kgt m, 11 lbnftl
PROPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE.Io-BRAKE LINE15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m. 11 lbl.ftl
BRAKE LINE-Io-BRAKE HOSE15 N.m 11.5 kgd.m, 11 lbf'ft)
CYLINDER15 N.m 11.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)BLEED SCREW7 N.m 10.7 kgf.m, 5 lbt.fttBRAKE HOSE-to-CALIPER{8ANJO BOLTI34 N.m (3.5 kgf.m,25 lbf.ftlBLEED SCREW9 N.m 10.9 kgf.m, 6.5 lbf.ftlwith ABS:
19-21
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SpecialTools
Rel. No. I Tool NumberDescriptionOty Page Relerence
o07PAZ - 0010100SCS Service Connector119-38
19-26
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Component Locations
NOTE: The illustrations show the '97 - 98 models. The '99 - 00 models are similar.
ABS CONTROL UNITRIGHT-REAR WHEEL SENSOR
UNDER.HOOD ABSFUSE/RELAY BOX
RIGHT.FRONT WHEELSENSOR CONNECTOR
RIGHT-FRONTWHEEL SENSORRIGHT-REAB WHEELSENSOR CONNECTOR
MODULATOR UNIT
LEFT.FRONT WHEEL SENSOB
UNDER.DASH FUSE,/RELAY 8OX
UNDER.HOOO FUSE/RELAY AOX
IGl I(, AI FUSE
ABS +B 120 Al FUSEPUMP MOTOR ('II AI FUSE
HOBN/STOP I15 AI FUSE
UNDER.HOOD ABS FUSE/RELAY BOX
LEFT.FRONT WHEELSENSOE CONNECTOR
GAUGE ASSEMBLY
ABS INDICATOR
UNDER-DASH FUSE/NELAY BOX
METER {7.5 AI FUSE
MOTOR RELAY
19-27
SERVICE CHECK CONNECTOR {2PI
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ABS {7.5 AI FUSEMTR CHECK 17.5 AI FUSE
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