1999 HONDA CR-V Head removal

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handling a metal gasket. take care not to fold it or damage the contact surface.
Prior to reassembling, clean all the parts in solvent, dry them and apply lubricant to any contact parts.
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT11 x 1.5 mm85 N.m {8.7 kgf.m,6:} lbf.ft)Tightening, page 6'30.Apply engine oilto the threads.VALVEKEEPERS
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END PIVOT BOLT63 N.m 16.4 kgl m, 46 lbf.ft)
EXHAUSY VALVESEALReplace.
EXHAUST VALVEGUIDEInspection, page 6-25Replacem6nt, page 6-25Reaming, page 6-27
10 x 1.25 mm4,0 N.m {i1.5 kgf.m.33 rbf.ft)
GASKETReplace.
OIL CONTROLORIFICEClean.
EXHAUST VALVESPRING
SPRING BETAINER
INTAKE VALVESPRING
INTAKE VALVE SEALReplace.
VALVE SPRINGSEAT
INTAKE VALVEGUIDE
Removal, page 6-16Warpage, page 6 27Valve seat reconditioning,page 6 28Installation, page 6-30
EXHAUSTVALVE
INTAKE VALVERemoval, page 6-23Installation, page 6-29
CYLINDER HEAO
HEAD
O.RINGReplace.
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgf.m,17 tbf.ft)
DOWEL PIN
6-15
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Gylinder Head
Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure.
l!@ Make sure iacks and safety stands are
placed properly, and hoist blackels ale attachgd to the
correct position on the engine.
NOTE:
o Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted sur-
faces.
o To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors care-
fully while holding the connector portion.
. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100"F (38'C)
before loosening the retaining bolts.
. Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
2.
4.
5.
1.Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-5). Remove
the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing(see page 5-2).
Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt, then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and
pump (see page 5-4).
Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (A,/C) com,
pressor belt.
ADJUSTINGBOLT
ADJUSTING BOLTLOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N m {2.4 ksf.m, 17 lbttt}
IOLER PULLEY BBACKET BOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {4.5 kgtm, 33 lbf ft)
tt aAo-Io
6. Loosen the locknut and mounting nut, then remove
the alternator belt.
LOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgf.m, 17 lbt.ftl
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgt.m. 33 lbf.ft)
7. Remove the P/S OUmo bracket.
l0 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 rbf.ft)
BELT
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Gylinder Head
Removal (cont'dl
'11. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose. fuel return
hose, and vacuum hose.
'97 - 98 modsls:
VACUUMHOSE
BRAKE BOOSTEBVACUUM HOSE
6-18
BRAKE BOOSTER
12. Remove the breather hose and oositive crankcase
ventilation (PCV) hose,
'97 - 98 models:
BREATHEBHOSE
PCV HOSE
'99 - 00 models:
BREATHERHOSE
PCV HOSE
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Cylinder Head
Removal (cont'dl
Remove the timing belt (see page 6-10).
Remove the camshaft pulleys and back cover.2't.
BACK COVER
6-20
22. Bemove the exhaust manifold
ing nuts.
'97 - 98 U.S. modsls (Californial:
GASKETReplace.
SELF.LOCKING NUT54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m, .{) lbf.ftlReplace.
'97 - 98 U.S. models {Excepi Calitornia}:'99 - 0O modeb:
GASKETSReplace.
bracket and self-lock-
'r
EXHAUST MANIFOLDBRACKET
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m 14.5 kgf,m,33 rbf.ft)
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1 .25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgt.m, 40 lbtft}Replace.
10 x 1.25 mm4il N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 tbf.ftl
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Valve Guides
Replacement (cont'dl
5.
Working from the camshaft side, use the driver andan air hammer to drive the guide about 2 mm (O.l
in) towards the combustion chamber. This willknock off some of the carbon and make removaleasier. Hold the air hammer directly in line with thevalve guide to prevent damaging the driver.
CAUTION: Always wear satety goggles or a faceshield when driving valve guidss.
Turn the head over and drive the guide out towardthe camshaft side of the head.
li a valve guide won't move, drill it out with a 8.0mm (5/16 in) bit, then try again. Dritt guides onty inextreme cases; you could damage the cylinder headif the guide breaks.
Remove the new guide(s) from the freezer, one at atlme, as you need them.
6.
7.
6-26
'o C'
8. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the outsideof the new valve guide. Install the guide from thecamshaft side of the head; use the special tool todrive the guide in to the specified installed height. lfyou have all 16 guides to do, you mav have toreheat the head.
Valve Guide Installed Height:
Intake: 13.75 - 1i1.25 mm
{0.5,[1 - 0.561 in)
Exhaust: 15.75 - 16.25 mm(0.620 - 0.640 inl
ATTACHMENT
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Cylinder Head
Installation
Installthe cylinder head in the reverse order of removal:
1. Clean the cylinder head and block surfaces.
2. Clean the oil control orifice. Install the cylinder headgasket, dowel pins and the oil control orifice on thecylinder block. Always use a new cylinder head gas-ket.
CYLII{DER HEADGASKETR€place.
DOWEL PIN
O.RINGRoplace.
DOWELPIN
OIL CONTBOLORIFICEClean.
Apply clean engine oil to the bolt threads and underthe bolt heads.
4. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in two steps. In thefirst step tighten all bolts, in sequence, to about 29
N.m {3.0 kgf.m,22 lbf.ft); in the finat step, tighten inthe same sequence to 85 N.m (8.7 kgf.m,63 lbf.ft).
Use a beam-type torque wrench. When using a pre-
set-type torque wrench, be sure to tighten slowly
and do not overtighten.
lf a bolt makes any noise while you are torquing it,loosen the bolt, and retighten it from the 1st step.
CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS TOROUE SEOUENCE:
Tighten the intake manifold mounting bolts (see
page 6-21).
Install the exhaust manifold bracket. and tighten thenew self-locking nuts (see page 6-20).
6-30
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Glutch Master Cylinder
Removal/lnstallation
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake tluid does contact the paint. wash
it off immediately with water.
. Plug the end ol the clutch line and leservoir hose
with a shop towel to prevent brake tluid trom coming
out.
The brake fluid may be sucked out through the top
of the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
Disconnect the clutch line and reservoir hose from
the clutch master cylinder,
't.
9.8 N.m 11.0 kst m,7.2 tbf.ftl
CLUTCH LINE
19 N'm 11 9 kgJ m'
14 lbf.frl
Remove the reservoir from the engine compartment
bulkhead.
13 N.m t1.3 kgt.m,g.il lbtft)
4. Prv out the lock pin, and pull the pedal pin out of
the voke. Remove the nuts.
NUTSI x 1.25 mm
5, Remove the clutch master cylinder.
CLUTCH MASTERCYLINDEF
Install the clutch master cylinder in the reverse
order of removal.
NOTE: Bleed the clutch hydraulic system {see page
12-61.
12-5
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Steering Wheel
Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
1. Align the front wheels straight ahead. then remove
the driver's airbag assembly (see section 24) from
the steering wheel.
2. Disconnect the horn connector and cruise control
switch connectors.
CONTROLSWITCHES CONNECTOR
3. Loosen the steering wheel bolt, then install a steering
wheel puller on the steering wheel and remove it.
Note these items when removing the steering wheel:
. Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering
column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
. lf you thread the puller bolts into the wheel hub
more than five threads, the bolts will hit the cable
reel and damage it. To prevent this, install a pair
of jam nuts five threads up on each puller bolt.
STEERING WHEEL BOLT39 N.m 14.0 kgt.m,29 lbtftl
STEERING WHEEL EOLT
Disassembly/Reassembly
EOSS COVER PLATE
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STEERING WHEEL
WHEEL BODY COVER
17-18
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ACCESS PANEL
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BODYCOVER CAP
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