1999 HONDA CR-V Front shaft

Description
General Operation
The Automatic transmission is a 3-element torque converter and triple-shaft electronically controlled unit which provides 4
speeds forward and 1 reverse speed The unit is positioned in line with the engine'
There are two tvoes of automatic transmission on CR-V; the four-wheel drive (4WD) model ('97 - 00)' and the front-wheel
drive (2WD) model ('98 - 00).
Toroue Converter, G€ars, and Clutches
The torque converter consists of a pump. turbine. and stator assembly in a single unit. The torque converter is connected to
the engine crankshatt. These parts turn together as a unit as the engine turns. Around the outside of the torque converter is
a ring gear which meshes with the starter pinion when the engine is started. The torque converter assembly serves as a fly-
wheel while transmitting power to the transmission mainshaft.
The transmission has three parallel shafts: the mainshaft. the countershaft, and the sub-shaft. The mainshaft is in line with
the engine crankshaft. The mainshaft includes the 1st, 2nd. and 4th clutches, and gears lor 3rd,2nd,4th. reverse and 1st
(3rd gear is integral with the mainshaft, while reverse gear is integral with the 4th gear). The countershaft includes the 3rd
clutch and gears for 3rd,2nd, 4th, reverse, 1st, and park. Reverse and 4th gears can be locked to the countershaft at its cen-
ter, providing 4th gear or reverse, depending on which way the selector is moved. The sub-shaft includes the lst-hold
clutch and gears for lst and 4th.
The gears on the mainshaft are in constant mesh with those on the countershaft and sub-shaft. When certain combinations
of gears are engaged by the ctutches, power is transmitted from the mainshaft to the countershaft to provide E, D!, tr, tr,
and E position ('97 - 98 models). and E. E, E, and E position ('99 - 00 models)'
Electlonic Control
The electronic controt system consists of the Powenrain Control Module (PCM), sensors, a linear solenoid, and four
solenoid valves. Shifting and lock-up are electronically controlled for comfortable driving under all conditions. The PCM is
located below the dashboard, under the kick panel on the passenger's side.
Hydraulic Control
The valve bodies include the main valve body, the secondary valve body, the regulator valve body, the servo body, and
the lock up valve body. They are bolted to the torque converter housing. The main valve body contains the manual valve,
the 1-2 shift valve, the 2nd orifice control valve. the CPB {Clutch Pressure Back-up) valve, the modulator valve, the servo
control valve. the relief valve, and ATF pump gears. The secondary valve body contains the 2-3 shift valve, the 3-4 shift
valve, the 3,4 orifice control valve. the 4th exhaust valve and the CPC (Clutch Pressure Control) valve. The regulator valve
bodv contains the pressure regulator valve, the torque converter check valve, the cooler relief valve, and the lock-up con-
trol valve. The servo body contains the servo valve which is integrated with the reverse shift tork, and the accumulators
The lock-up valve body contains the lock-up shift valve and the lock-up timing valve. The linear solenoid and the shift con-
trol solenoid valve Ay'B are bolted to the outside of the transmission housing, and the lock-up control solenoid valve Ay'B is
bolted to the outside of the torque converter housing. Fluid trom the regulator passes through the manual valve to the
various control valves. The clutches receive fluid from their respective feed pipes or internal hydraulic circuit
ShiftControl Mechanism
input from various sensors located throughout the vehicle determines which shift control solenoid valve the PCM will acti-
vate. Activating a shift control solenoid valve changes modulator pressure, causing a shift valve to move. This pressurizes
a line to one of the clutches. engaging that clutch and its corresponding gear. The shift control solenoid valves A and B are
controlled by the PCM.
Lock-up Mechanism
tn E! position (,97 - 98 modets) and in E position ('99 - O0 models), in 3rd and 4th, and in Del position in 3rd ('97 - 98
models) and in El position with Over,Drive (O/D) is OFF (by pressing rhe O/D switchl in 3rd ('99 - 00 models), pressurized
fluid is drained from the back of the torque converter through a fluid passage, causing the lock-up piston to be held
against the torque converter cover, As this takes place, the mainshaft rotates at the same speed as the engine crankshaft.
Together with hydraulic control, the PcM optimizes the timing of the lock-up mechanism The lock-up valves control the
range of lock-up according to lock-up control solenoid valves A and B, and the linear solenoid. When lock-up control
solenoid valves A and B activate, the modulator pressure changes. The lock-up control solenoid valves A and B and the
linear solenoid are controlled by the PCM.
{cont'd)
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Transfer
4.
Inspection
@E Mako suro lifts, jacks, and safety standsare placod properly lsoe section t).
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it issupported securely.
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheelssecurely.
Shift to E position.
Make a reference mark across the propeller shaftand the transfer assembly flanges.
Separate the propeller shaft from the transferassembly.
8 x 1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 kgl,m,24 lbf.ftlReplace.
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6. Set a dial indicator on the transfer assembly flange.then measure the transfer gear backlash.
STANDARD: 0.06 - 0.16 mm (0.002 - 0.006 inl
7. lf the measurement is out of standard, remove thetransfer assembly and adjust transfer gear backlash{see page '14-232 thru 14-2491.
8. Check for fluid leaks between the mating faces oftransfer cover A and cover B.
9. lf there is a fluid leak, remove the cover, and reDlacethe O-ring.
'10. Check for fluid leaks between the mating face of thetransfer assembly and transmission.
11. lf there is a fluid l€ak, remove the transf€r assem-bly, and replace the O-ring,
12. Check the transfer oil seal for damage and fluidle8ks.
13, lf oil seal replacement is required. remove the trans-fer assembly, replace the oil seal, and adjust thetotal starting torque (see page 1+232 thtu ]'4-249||.
NOTE: Do not replace the oil seal with the transferassembly on the transmission.
COMPANION FLANGE
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Transmission
21.
Removal (cont'dl
Make reference marks across the transfer assemblv
and propeller shaft flanges. (4WD)
Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
assembly. (4WD)
I x 1.25 mmReplace.
Remove the intermediate shaft,
Tie plastic bags over the both ends of the intermedi-
ate shaft. Coat all precision finished surfaces with
clean engine oil.
22.
REFERENCE MARKS
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24.Remove the right front mounvbracket.
Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF cooler
lines. Turn the ends of the cooler hoses uo to ore-
vent ATF from flowing out, then plug the lines and
hoses. Check for any sign of leakage at the hose
ioints.
RIGHT FRONTMOUNT/BRACKET
Remove the rear stiffener and torque converter
cover.
Remove the eight drive plate bolts, one at a time.
while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
27.
COVER
DRIVE PLATE
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Transmission
1.
lnstallation
Flush the ATF cooler as described on page 14-264
and 14-265.
Install the torque converter assembly on the main-
shaft with a new O-ring.
lnstall the starter on the transmission housing, and
install the 14 mm dowel pins in the torque converter
housing.
44 N.m {{.5 kgf.m,33 rbf.f0
Place the transmission on a jack, and raise it to
engine level.
Anach the transmission to the engine, then install
the rear engine mounting bolts and the transmis-
sion housing mounting bolt (rear sidel.
14 mm DOWEL PIN
REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS
la x 1.5 mm8:l N.m (8.5 kgf.m, 61 lbf.ftl
MOUNTING BOLT {REAR SIDEI12 x 1.25 mm6il N.m 16.5 kgd.m, 47 tbt.ttl
6. Install the transmission housing mounting bolt
(front side).
TRANSMISSION HOUSING MOUNNNG BOLT
{FRONT SIDE)12 x 1.25 mm6,1 N m (6 5 kgl m, 47 lbf'ftl
Install the transmission mount bracket. Tighten the
bolt loosely, then tighten the nuts to the specified
torque, and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
7.
12 x 1,25 mm6,a N.ft (6.5 kgtm,47rbf.ft)
t@
TRANSMISSION MOUNTBRACKET
12 x 1 .25 mm74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m,s{ tbtftl
(cont'd)
TBANSMISSION MOUNT
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Transmission
Installation (cont'dl
8. Install the transmission housing mounting bolts.
TRANSMISSION HOUSING MOUNTING BOLTS12 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 16,5 kgf.m, a7 lbtftl
9. Remove the transmission jack.
10. Attach the torque convener to the drive plate witheight bolts. Rotate the crankshaft as necessarv totighten the bolts to 'll2 of the specified torque, thento the final torque, in a crisscross pattern. Aftertightening the last bolt. check that the crankshaftrotates freelv.
6x1.0mln12 N.m (1.2 tgt m,8.t lbf.frl
6x1.0mm12 N.m {1.219{.m,8.7 tbtft,
12 x t.25 mm34 N.m 13.5 kgf.rn,25 lbf.ft)
8 x 1.25 mm2a N.m 12.5 kgf'm,18 tbt.ftl
DRIVE PLATE
STIFFENER
44 N.rn (4.5 kgt m, 33 lbtftl
11.
12.
Install the torque convener cover and the rear stiff_ener.
Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt as necessary (seesection 5).
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13. Connect the ATF cooler hoses to the ATF coolerlines (see page 14-266).
. ATF COOLERLINE
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10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 tbtftl
CLAMP
12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m 16.5 kg{.m,a7 tbt.ftlFRotrtT
15.
16.
't 4.
SET RINGReplace.
MOUNT/ARACKET
Install the right front mounvbracket.
Install new set rings on the ends of the intermediateshaft and the driveshaft.
Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft con_tacts the transmission {differential) with solvent orcarburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air.Then install the intermediate shaft in the differen_tial, While installing the intermediate shaft, be surenot to allow dust or other foreign panicles to enterthe transmission.
l0 x 1.25 mm39 N.m 14.0 kgt.n,29 tbf.ftl
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
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Description
Rear Differential
Outline
The Real-time 4WD-Dual Pump System model has a hydraulic clutch and a differential mechanism in the rear differential
assembly. Under normal conditions, the vehicle is driven by the front wheels. However, depending on to the driving force
of the front wheels and the road conditions. the system instantly transmits appropriate driving force to the rear wheels
without requiring the driver to switch between 2WD (tront wheel drive) and 4WD (four wheel drive). The switching mecha-
nism between 2WD and 4WD is integrated into the rear differential assembly to make the system light and compact.
ln addition, the dual-pump system switches off the rear-wheel-drive force when braking in a forward gear. This allows the
braking system to work properly on models equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
Construction
The rear differential assembly consists of the torque control differential case assembly and the rear differential carrier
assembly. The torque control differential case assembly consists of the differential clutch assembly, the companion
flange, and the oil pump body assembly. The rear differential carrier assembly consists of the differential mechanism. The
differential drive and driven gears are hypoid gears.
The oil pump body assembly consists of the front oil pump, the rear oil pump, the hydraulic control mechanism, and the
clutch piston. The clutch piston has a disc spring that constantly provides the differential clutch assembly with a preset
torque to Drevent abnormal sound.
The clutch guide in the differential clutch assembly is connected to the propeller shaft via the companion flange, and it
receives the driving force lrom the transfer assembly. The clutch guide rotates the clutch plate and the front oil pump in
the oil pump body.
The clutch hub in the differential clutch assembly has a clutch disc that is splined with the hypoid drive pinion gear. The
hypoid drive gear drives the rear oil pump.
The front and rear oil pumps are trochoidal pumps. The rear oil pump capacity is 2.5 percent larger that the front oil pump
to handle the rotation difference between the front and rear wheels caused by worn front tires and tight corner braking.
The oil pumps are designed so the fluid intake works as a fluid discharge when the oil pumps rotate in reverse. Genuine
Honda CVT fluid is used instead of differential fluid.
Operation
When there is a difference in rotation speed between the front wheels (clutch guide) and rear wheels (hypoid driven gear),
hydraulic pressure from the front and rear oil pumps engages the differential clutch, and drive force from the transler
assembly is applied to the rear wheels.
The hydraulic pressure control mechanism in the oil pump body selects 4WD mode when the vehicle is started abruptly,
or when accelerating in a forward or reverse gear (causing rotation difference between the front and rear wheels). or
when braking in reverse gear {when decelerating). lt switches to 2WD mode when the vehicle is driven at a constant speed
in forwar! or reverse gear (when there is no rotation difference between the front and rear wheels), or when braking in a
fo rwa rd gear (when decelerating).
To protect the system, the differential clutch assembly is lubricated by hydraulic pressure generated by the oil pumps in
both 4WD and 2WD modes. Also, the thermal switch relieves the hydraulic pressure on the clutch piston and cancels 4WD
mode if the temDerature of the differential fluid rises above normal.
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Reassembly
1. Apply CVT fluid to the rubber of the oil strainer, then
install the oil strainer, the magnet, and the oil pump
pin to the differential carrier.
OIL PUMP PIN
DIFFERE]TTIAL CARRIERASSEMBLY
Align the oil pump pin with the groove of the rear oil
pump in the pump body assembly, then install the oil
pump body assembly to the differential carrier assem-
oty.
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CWfluid
2.
MAGNET
OIL PUMP BODY ASSEMBLY
3. Tighten the oil pump body assembly mounting
bolts.
4. Install the oil pump driveshaft by aligning the pro-
jection of the oil pump driveshaft with the groove of
the front oil pump in the oil pump body assembly.
lnstall in this direction.
Projection
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kg{.m,8.7 lbl.ft}
Install the thrust needle bearing.
Install the pressure plate assembly by aligning the
projection of the pressure plate with the groove of
the oil pump driveshaft.
5.
OIL PUMPDRIVESHAFT
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THRUST NEEDLE BEABING
PRESSURE PLATE
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Driveshafts
Special Tools .......... ........... 16-2
Driveshafts
Inspection ...................... l6-3
Front Driveshafts
Removal .... 16-3
Disassembly ................... 16-5
Reassembly .................... 16-g
Installation ..................... 16-17
Intermediate Shaft
Removal .... 16-19
Disassembly ................... 16-19
Reassembly .................... 16-20
Installation ..................... 16-21
Rear Driveshafts
Removal .... 16-22
Disassembfy ................... 16-22
Reassembfy .................... 16-24
Installation ..................... 16-29
Propeller Shaft
Inspection . 16-29
RemovaUlnstallation .... 16-30
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