1999 HONDA CR-V Gear box

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Input Test -'99 - 00 Models
Remove the gauge assembly from the dashboard {see section 20), and disconnect the 14P connector from the gauge
assembly (see section 23).
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
a lf the terminals are bent. loose, or corroded. repair them as necessary. and recheck the system.
. lf the terminals look OK, make the following input tests at the 14P connector.- lf a test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, but the indicator is faulty, replace the printed circuit board.
GAUGE ASSEMBLY 14P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
CavityWire
ColorTest ConditionTest: Desired ResuhPossible Caus6
{lf resutt is not obtainod)
1YEL
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No.25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
2RE D/BLK
Combination light
switch ON and dash
lights brightness con-
trol dial on full bright
Check for voltage between No. 2
and No.3 terminals:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 47 {7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
Faulty dash light brightness
controller
An open in the wire
5RED
BRNShift lever in ECheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
NOTE: There should be no continu-
ity in any other shift lever position.
. Faulty A/T gear position switch. An open in the wire7YELShift lever in E
'10BLUShift lever in E
LT BLU
lgnition switch ON (ll),
shift lever in E. and
Over-Drive is OFF bypressing O/D switch.
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
Faulty O/D switch
Faulty A/T gear position switch
Faulty PCM
An open in the wire
8BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity
. Poor ground (G401)
. An open in the wire
9a:FI\|/Et| ta
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and shift lever in any
position except E
Check for voltage to groundl
There should be battery voltage
for two seconds after the ignition
switch is turned ON (ll). and less
than 1 V two seconds later.
. Faulty PCM. An open in the wire
11REDShift lever in SCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
NOTE: There should be no conti-
nuity in any other shift lever posi-
Iton.
. Faulty A/T gear position switch. An open in the wire12WHTShift lever in E
BLI(BLU
Shift lever in ENOTE: Do not push
the brake pedal.
14LT GRN
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and shift lever in any
position except E and
E
Check for voltage to groundl
There should be about 5 V,
. Faulty PCM. An open in the wire
14-143
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CavityWire
ColorTest CondhionTost: Desired RosultPossible Cause(lf result is not obtainedl
1WHT/BLU
lgnition switch turned
to ACC (l), ignition key
pushed all the way in
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 48 {30 A} fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Blown No.33 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty steering lock assembly
{key interlock solenoid)
An open in the wire
YEL
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
YEUBLK
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be baftery voltage.
Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty shift lock solenoid
An open in the wire
4BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401)
. An open in the wire
5WHT
lgnition switch turned
to ACC (l), ignition key
pushed all the way in
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.48 (30 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Blown No. 33 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty steering lock assembly(key interlock switch)
An open in the wire
BLI(BLU
Shift lever in ECheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity,
Faulty Ay'T gear position switch
Poor ground (G101)
An open in the wire
8WHT/BLK
Shift lever in @ and
pulled toward steering
wneel
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
Faulty park pin switch
Shon to ground
Shift lever in ECheck for continuity to ground:
There should be no continuity.
Wire side of female terminals
Reconnect the interlock control unit 8P connector.
14-145
7WHT/RED
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and brake pedal
presseo
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Faulty brake switch
Faulty throttle position (TP)
sensor
Faulty PCM
An open in the wire
Faulty interlock control unit
lgnition switch ON (lll,
brake pedal and accel-
erator pedal pressed at
the same time
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be baftery voltage,
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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
17-12
17-13
17-14
l7-15
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
17-3
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Troubleshooting
General Troubleshootin g
Check the following before you begin:
. Has the suspension been modified in a way that would affect steering?
. Are tire sizes, tire variety and air pressure correct?
. ls the steering wheel original equipment or equivalent?
. ls the power steering pump belt properly adjusted?
. ls steering fluid reservoir filled to proper level?
. ls the engine idle speed correct and steady?
Hard Steering (Check the power assist, see page 17-12. lf the force is over 29 N (3.0 kgl 6.6 lbfl, proceed with this troubleshooting.i
Abnormalthiidpressure (Iluidpressure is toohigh)
Relief pressuretoo low
Faulty valve body unit
Abnormal
Check the teed and return circuit lines and hosebetween the gearbox and pump for clogging anddeformation.
Normal line and hose
Check the pump fluid pressure(see page 17-16 or 17-17).Measure steady state lluid pres-
sure at idle with the pressure con-trol valve and the shut-off valve (it
so equipped) fully open.The fluid pressure should be 1,500kPa (15 kgf/cm,,213 psi)or less.
Normal
Check the flow control valve (see page 17 26).. Check the valv€ lor smooth movement in the hous-ing.. Check the relief valve for leaks.
Check the pump fluid pressure(see page 17-16 or l7-17).Measure pump relief pressure atidle with the pressure controlvalve and the shut'off valve lil soequipped) fully closed.The fluid pressure should be 6,9007,800 kPa (70 - 80 kgflcm,, 1,000- 1,140 psi).
Normal relief pressure
17-4
Go to page 17 5Faulty pump assemblyFaulty flow control valve
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Abnormal
Not deformed
Deformed
Faulty cylinder lines
Readjust the rack guide(see page 17-15)
Bent
IFaulty steering gearbox
Compair the steering to anotheralike vehicle.
(cont'd)
17-5
Adjustment OK
Check the force required to turnthe wheel lsee page 17 12).Start the engine and measure theforce required to turn the wheelto the right and left. Difference ofthe force required to turn thewheel to the right and to the leftshould be 2.9 N (0.3 kgf,0.7 lbt)or less,
Normal
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Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting (cont'dl
Assist (excessively light steering) athigh speed.
Shock or vibration when wheel isturned to full lock.
Steering wheel will not returnsmoothly.
lf the problem is not corrected byadjusting the rack guide, adjustthe front wheel alignment (see
section 18).
Check the rack guide for proper
adjustment (see page 17-15).
Check the rack guide for properadjustment (see page 17'15).
Adjust the rack guide.
Rack guide is adiusted properly.
lf the problem is not corrected byadjusting the rack guide, replacethe gearbox.Check the belt for slippage andadjust as necessary (see page 17-14).
A and B cylinder lines are normal, check wheel alignment (see
section 18).
Wheel alignment is abnormal,adjust as needed.
Wheel alignment is normal.Check the steering wheel opera-tion and power assist check (seepage 17-121.
lf the measurements are out ofspecifacations, adjust the rackguade.
lf the problem is not corrected byadjusting the rack guide, replacethe gearbox,
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Uneven or rough steering.Ad,ust the rack gu ide (see page 17- 15).
ll the problem is not corrected byadjusting the rack guide, replacethe gearbox.
Adjust the belttension. Replace thebelt, if necessary (see page 17-14).Belt slipping on pulley.
lf the engine stalls when thewheel is turned while the vehicleis stopped or moving at lowspeed, adjust the idle speed (seesection 111.
ldle speed low or erratic.
Check power steering lluid level. lfthe level is excessively low checkfor leaks in the system. Add fluidto the specified level.
Air in reservoir, or check powersteering tluid level.
lf fluid level is OK, check O-ringsand seals on both ends of thepump inlet hose, and the P/Spump housing mating surlacesand drive shaft oil seal for suction leaks. Check the reservoir forcracks, Replace parts as neces-
Pump belt slipping on pulley(pump stops momentarily).Adjust the belt tension (see page17-14) or replace belt.
Check if pump pressure is normaland the gauge needle travel is 500kPa (5 kgl/cm,, 71 psi) or less.Check the flow control valve if theneedle travel exceeds 500 kPa (5kgflcm', 71 psi). lI the flow controlvalve is normal, replace the pumpas an assembly,
Install the power steering pres-sure gauge, Close the pressurecontrol valve and shut off valve (if
so equipped) fully and measurethe pump pressure (see page 17-16ot 17 17).
Steering wheel kicks backduring wide turns.
7-7
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