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Rear Drum Brakes
Never use an air hose or dry brush to clgan brake assemblies,
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleaner to avoid breathing brake dust.
Contaminated brake linings or drums reduce stopping ability.
Block the front wheels betore iacking up lhe rear ot the vehicle,
Block the front wheels, loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
poned. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Release the parking brake, and remove the rear brake drum.
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BACKING PLATEMarked left and right.
PARKING EBAKE I-EVERMarked left and right.
ADJUSTER BOLTCheck ratchet teethfor wear and damage.UPPER RETURN SPRINGCheck for weaknessand damage.
CLEVIS BCLEVIS A
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SPRINGCheck for weaknessano oamage.
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BRAKE SHOEInspection, see page 19 17lf brake shoes are to bereused, mark and reassemblein same position.
WHEELInspect for leakage.Replacement, seepage 19-20
LOWER RETURNSPRINGCheck for weaknessano oamage.
RETAINER SPRINGInstall securely onlensron prn.
19-16
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Rear Drum Brakes
Brake Shoes Replacement
1. Remove the upper return spring with the tool.
l@ w€ar eye protestion when using the
brske spring wrench.
RETAINER SPRINGBRAKE SPRING WBENCH{Commerciallv available)
Remove the tension pins by pushing the retainer
spring and turning them.
Lower the brake shoe assembly, and remove the
lower return spring, Make sure not to damage the
dust cover on the wheel cylinder,
Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking
brake lever.
Remove the brake shoe assembly,
Remove the upper return spring, self-adjuster lever,
and self-adjuster spring, and separate the brake
shoes.
TENSION PIN
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SELF.ADJUSTER LEVER UPPER RETURN SPRING
19-18
7. Remove the wave washer, parking brake lever. and
pivot pin from the brake shoe by removing the U-
cliD.
BRAKE SHOE
Apply brake cylinder grease (P/N: 08733 - 80202) or
equivalent rubber grease to the sliding surface of
the pivot pin, 8nd insert the pin into the brake shoe.
Install the parking brake lever and wave washer on
the pivot pin, and secure them with a new U-clip.
. lnstall the wave washer with its convex side fac-
Ing our.
. Pinch the U-clip securely to prevent the pivot pin
from coming out of the brake shoe.
U.CLIPReplace.
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U-CLIPReplace.WAVE WASHERReplace.
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10.
11,
Connect the parking brake cable to the parking
brake lever,
Clean the threaded portions of clevises A and B.
Coat the threads of the clevises with grease. To
shorten the clevises, turn the adiuster bolt.
Hook the self-adjuster spring to the self-adjuster
lever first, then to the brake shoe,
Install the clevises and upper return spring noting
the installation direction. Be careful not to damage
the wheel cylinder dust covers.
Installthe lower return spring.
12.
14.
UPPER RETURN SPRING
Apply rubber greaseto sliding surface.
15. Apply grease on each sliding surface. Keep grease
or oil off the brake linings. Wipe any excess grease
off the parts.
. Apply brake cylinder grease (P/N: 08733 - 8020E)
or equivalent rubber grease to the sliding sur-
faces as shown.
..4 Slrdrng surface
Apply Molykote 44MA to the brake shoe ends
and opposite edges of the shoes as shown.
.. a Opposite edge of the shoe.: a) Brake shoe ends(Shoe side ends and backingplate contact surface)
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Rear Drum Brakes
Brake Shoes Replacement (cont'd)
16. Install the brake shoes onto the backing plate. Be
careful not to damage the wheel cylinder dust cov-
ers.
17. Install the tension pins and the retainer springs.
18. Hook the upper return spring with the tool.
@ wsar eye proieclion whon using tho
brtko spring wronch.
lnstallthe brake drum.
lf the wheel cylinder has been removed, bleed the
brake system (see page 19-7).
Press the brake pedal several times to set the self-
adjusting brake.
Adjust the parking brako (see page 19-6).
19.
20.
21.
UPPER RETURN SPRING
TENSION PINS
19-20
7.
SEALANT
Wheel Cylinder Replacement
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake fluid on th6 vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brako fluid doos contact tho paint, wash
it off immedialely whh water.
. To pr6v6ni 3pills, cov6r th6 hose ioinls with rags ol
shop lowels,
. Use only a genuine Honda whoel cylinder spocial
bolt.
Remove the brake shoes {see page '19-18).
Disconnect the brake line,
BACKING PLATE
1.
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WHEEL CYLINDER
9 N.m 10,9 kgf'm.6.5 rbtft)
Remove the bolt and the wheel cylinder from the
backing plate.
Apply sealant between the wheel cylinder and back-
ing plate, and install the wheel cylinder.
Install the removed parts in the reverse order of
removal.
Fill the brake reservoir up. and bleed the brake sys-
tem {see page 19-7).
After installation. check for a leak at the line joint.
and retighten if necessary.
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Body
Bumpers
Front Bumper Removal and
fnstaflation .........20-72
Rear Bumper Removal and
fnstaflation .........20-74
'Dashboard
lnstrument Panel Removal and
lnstallation .........20-47
Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover and
Knee Bolster Removal and
Installation .........20-48
Glove Box Removal and
lnstallation .........20-49
Center Pocket Removal and
lnstallation .........20-49
Center Dashboard Lower Cover
Removal and lnstallation ............ 20-50
Center Panel Removal and
lnstallation .........20-50
Power Window Switch Removal and
lnstallation .........20-51
Center Air Vent Removal and
lnstallation .........20-51
Side Air Vent Removal and
fnstallation .........20-52
Side Defogger Trim Removal and
fnstallation .........20-52
Dashboard Removal and
lnstallation .........20-53
Dashboard Frame Replacement ..... 20-55
Doors
Component Location Index
Front Door ,,...,,,,20-2
Rear Door ...........20-4
Tailgate Door ................................ 20-6
Fenderwell
Front Wheelwell Protector
Replacement .....20-89
Inner Fender Replacement .,.....,.,.... 20-89
Rear Wheelwell Protectol
Replacement .....20-90
Fuel Pipe Protector Replacement ... 20-90
Rear Air Outlet Replacement .......... 20-91
*Frame Repair Chart .............................. 20-106
Front Grille
Repf acement .........20-77
Glass
Component Location Index ............ 20-29
Hood
Replacement ......,,,20-75
Adjustment ............20-76
*lnterior Trim
Component Location Index ............ 20-40
Mirrors
Component Location Index .........,,, 20-26
Moldings
Roof Molding Replacement ............ 20-84
Door Moldings Replacement .......... 20-85
Openers
Component Location Index ............ 20-92
Rear Hatch Glass
Replacement .........20-74
Disassembly and Reassembly ........ 20-79
Adiustment ............20-81
Rear Weatherstrip Replacement .... 20-83
Seats
Component Location Index ............ 20-56
Side Sill Panel
Repfacement .........20-87
Spare Tire Cover
Emblem Installation ........................ 20-88
Sub-frame ..................20-104
Wiper/Washer
Component Location lndex ,,,,,....... 20-97
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Doors
Component Location Index
Front Door:
NOTE: Refertothe 1997 Series Honda CR-V Body Repair Manual (P/N 61S1030) forfrontdoor removat.
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FRONT DOORPosition Adjustment,page 20-22
FRONT DOOR PANELRemoval and lnstallation, page 20,7
OUTER MOLDING
PLASTICCOVER
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HINGE
20-2
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OUARTERSEAL
OUARTERGLASSReplacement,page 20-13
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POWER WINDOWMOTOR
REAR CHANNEL-\UPPERCOLLAR -.-----_----_-""
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LATCHReplacement,page 20'13
POWEB DOORLOCK ACTUATOB
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REGULATORReplacement, page 20'13
GLASS RUNCHANNEL
FRONT LOWERCHANNEL
STRIKERAdjustment,
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20-5
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Doors
Component
Tailgate Door:
NOTE: Refer to the
Location Index (cont'dl
1997 Series Honda CR-V Body Repair Manual {P/N 61S1030) for tailgate door removal.
LICENSE PLATETRIMReplacement, page 20-16TAILGATE OOORPosition Adjustment, page 20-23
TAILGATE DOORWEATHERSTRIP
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LATCH STOPReplacement, page 20-17
Replacement,page 20'19
TAILGATE DOOR PANELRemoval and Installation, page 20-15
TAILGATE DOOR LATCHReplacement, page 20-17
TAILGATE DOORHANDLEReplacement, page 20-16
TAILGATE DOORSTRIKERAdjustment, page 20-25
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REAR HATCH GLASSACTUATORReplacement, page 20-19
REAR HATCH GLASS
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20-6
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