1999 HONDA CR-V Middle

Oil Filter
The numbers in the middle of the API Service label tell
you the oil's SAE viscosity or weighl. Select the oil for
your vehicle according to this chart:
Ambient Temperature
100 F
40c-30 -20 -10
An oil with a viscosity of 5 W - 30 is preferred for
improved fuel economy and year-round protection in
the vehicle. You may use a 10 W - 30 oil if the climate in
your area is limited to the temperature range shown on
the chart.
API SERVICE LABEL
Run the engine tor more than
check for oil leakage.
4.three minutes, then
Replacement
CAUTION: After the engine has been tun, ths exhaust
pipes will be hot; be carelul when working around the
exhaust manitold.
1. Remove the oil filter with the special oil filter
wrench.
lnsoect the threads and rubber seal on the new filter.
Wipe off the seat on the engine block, then apply a
light coat of oil to the filter rubber seal.
NOTE: Use only filters with a built-in bypass system.
oil to rubber sealinstalling.
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Derore
(cont'd)
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Inspect threads and
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3.
RemovaUlnspection/lnstallation
Drain the engine oil.
Turn the crankshaft, and align the white groove on
the crankshaft pulley with the pointer on the lower
cover.
Remove the cylinder head cover and middle cover.
Remove the power steering pump belt, air condi-
tioner belt and the alternator belt.
Remove the crankshaft pulley, and remove the
lower cover.
6. Remove the timing belt.
7. Remove the drive pulley.
8. Remove the oil pan and oil screen.
9. Remove the oil pump.
orLPUMP
OLRINGReplace.
5.
OIL SCREEN
10.
ll.
Remove the screws from the pump housing, then
separate the housing and cover.
Check the inner-to-outer rotor radial clearance on
the pump rotor. lf the inner-to-outer rotor clearance
exceeds the service limit. replace the inner and
outer rotors.
lnner Rotor-to Outar Rotor Radial Clearance
Standard {Newl: 0.04 - 0.16 mm
{0.002 - 0.006 inl
Service Limit: 0.20 mm (0.008 in)
Check the housing-to-rotor axial clearance on the
pump rotor. lf the housing-to-rotor axial clearance
exceeds the service limit. replace the set of inner
and outer rotors and/or the pump housing.
Housing-to-Rotor Axial Clearance
Standard {New): 0.02 - 0.07 mm
{0.001 - 0.003 in)
So|'ice Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 inl
(cont'd)
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HOUSING
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'97 model:
Check all hose clamps, and retighten if necessary.
FUELFILTER
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FUEL TUBE/OUICK-CONNECTFITTINGS
EVAPORATIVEEMISSION {EVAP}CONTBOLCANISTER
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/B,To FUELPRESSUREREGULATOR
10-14mm(0.39 - 0.55 inl
(cont'd)
11-173
Clamp in the middle
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Fuel Supply System
Fuel Lines (confd)
'98 - (X) models:
Check all hose clamps, and retighten if necessary.
SASEGASKETReplace.
FUELFILTER
To FUELPRESSUREREGULATOR
10-14mm(0.39 - 0.ss in)
Clamp in the middle
11-174
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Fuel Tank
Replacement
1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see page 11-178).
2. Fold the left rear seat cushion forward, and remove the base frame cover {see section 20).
3. Remove the access panel from the floor.
4. Disconnect the 5P connector 1C562) and 6P connector (C580) ('98-00 models)'
5. Disconnect the fuel return hose and quick-connect fittings {see page 11-175}
6. Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
7. Remove the middle floor beam.
8. Remove the drain bolt, and drain the fuel into an approved contaaner.
g. Disconnect the hoses (see page 11-173, 174). slide back the clamps. then twist hoses as you pull, to avoid damaging
them.
10. Place a jack, or other suppon, under the tank
11. Remove the strap nuts, and let the straps fall free
12. Remove the fuel tank. lf it sticks on the u ndercoat applied to its mount, carefu lly pry it off the mount,
'13. lnstallthe drain bolt with a new washer, then coat the drain bolt with Noxrust 1248'
Allow the Noxrust to dry for 20 minutes.
14. Install parts in the reverse order of removal.
'97 modol:AOCESS PANEL
CONNECTOR
@ Do not smoke while working on fuol systam Keep open flame away from your work area'
DRAIN EOLT49 N.m15.0 kgf'm,36 rbt frl
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Description
General Operation (cont'dl
Gsar Selection'97 - 98 Models
The shift lever has seven positions; El PARK, ts REVERSE, N NEUTRAL, Ell 1st through 4th ranges, lpq 1st th.ough 3rdranges, P 2nd gear, and [ 1st gear
'99 - 00 Models
The shitt lever has six positions; El PARK, E REVERSE, E NEUTRAL. E ,lst through 4th ranges, and 1st through 3rd(when Over-Drive (O/D) is OFF) ranges. @ 2nd gear, and E 1st gear.
Starting is possible only in @ and @ positions. using a slide-type. neutral-safety switch.
Automatic Transaxle (A/T) Gear Position IndicatorThis indicator in the instrument panel shows which gear has been selected.
Transler Mochanism {4WD}
The transfer mechanism consists of the transfer shaft drive gear. the transfer shaft. the transfer drive gear, the transfer driv-en gear shaft, and the companion flange, The transfer mechanism assembly is on the rear side ot the transmission. besidethe differential. The transfer shaft drive gear on the final driven gear drives the transfer shaft driven qear. power is transmit-ted to the rear differential via the transfer shaft and the Drooeller shaft.
Clutches
The four-speed automatic transmission uses hydraulically-actuated clutches to engage or disengage the transmission gears.When the hydraulic pressure is introduced into the clutch drum, the clutch piston moves. This presses the friction discs andsteel plates together, locking them so they don't slip. Power is then transmifted through the engaged clutch pack to its hu$mounted gear. When hydraulic pressure is bled from the clutch pack, the piston releases the friction discs and steel plates, andthey are free to slide past each other. This allows the gearto spin independently on its shaft, transmitting no power.
lst Clutch
The 1st clutch engages/disengages lst gear, and is located at the end ofthe mainshaft, just behind the end cover.The 1st clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipe within the mainshaft.
lst-hold Clutch
The 1st-hold clutch engages/disengages 1st-hold or E position, and is located at the middle of the sub-shaft. The 1st-holdclutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipe within the sub-shaft.
2nd Clutch
The znd ciutch engages/disengages 2nd gear, and is located at the middle of the mainshaft. The 2nd clutch is joined back-to-back to the 4th clutch. The 2nd clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure through the mainshaft by a circuit connected to theinternal hydraulic circuit.
PositionDescription
Reverse; reverse selector engaged with countershaft reverse gear and 4th clutch locked.
Allclutches released.
General driving; starts off in 1st, shifts automatically to 2nd, 3rd, then 4th, depending on vehicle speedand throftle position. Downshifts through 3rd,2nd, and lst on deceleration to stop.The lock-up mechanism operates;n 3rd and 4th gear.
used for rapid €cceleration at highway speeds and general driving; stans off in 1st, shifts automatically to2nd_then 3rd, dejending on vehicle speed and throttle position. Downshifts through lower gears on decel-eration to stop. The lock-up mechanism comes into operation in 3rd gear.
Driving in 2nd_gear; stays in 2nd gear, does not shift up and down. For engine braking or better trac_tion starting off on loose or slippery surfaces.
Driving in 1st gear; stays in 1st gear, does not shift up. For engine braking.
tll PARK
t!!l l|EvEn>E
E NEUTRAL
Ell DRrvE ('97 - sB)E DRrvE ('ss - oo)(1st through 4th )
E DRrvE {'97 - s8)O DRTVE with over-Drive (O/D) is OFF('99 - 00)(1st through 3rd)
E SECOND
E FIRST
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3rd Clutch
The 3rd clutch engages/disengages 3rd gear, and is located at the end of the countershaft, opposite the end cover. The 3rd
clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipe within the countershaft.
ilth Clutch
The 4th clutch engages/disengages 4th gear, as well as reverse gear, and is located at the middle of the mainshaft. The 4th
clutch is joined back-to-back to the 2nd clutch. The 4th clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipe within the
mainshaft.
One-way Clutch
The one-way clutch is positioned between the park gear and the countershaft 1st gear, with the park gear splined to the counter-
shaft. The countershaft 1st gear provides the outer race surface, and the park gear provides the inner race surface The
one,way clutch locks up when power is transmitted from the mainshaft lst gear to the countershaft 1st gear. The 1st
clutch and gears remain engaged in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gear ranges in the lo], pt, E, or E position The one-way
clutch disengages when the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th clutches/gears are applied in the lor, [d, E, or E position'
This is because the increased rotational speed of the gears on the countershaft over-ride the locking "speed range" of the
one-wav clutch. The one-wav clutch free-wheels when the lst clutch is engaged
lST.HOLDCLUTCH
1ST CLUTCH
MAINSHAFT3RD CLUTCH
COUNTERSHAFT
TRANSFERSHAFT DRIVEGEAR
TRANSFERASSEMBLY
NOTE: The illustration shows the 4WD
automatic transmission {sectional view)
the 2WD transmission does not have a
transfer assembly and transfer shaft drive
gear on the differential assembly.
2NO CLUTCH4TH CLUTCH
INSIDE OF ONE.WAYCLUTCH
ONE.WAY CLUTCH
OUTSIDE OF ONE.WAYCLUTCH
The sprags engage/disengage outsideand inside of theSplined with counter- -
shaft
OVER.RIOINGLOCKING SPEED CONOITIONLOCKING CONDITION
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Front Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement
Note these items during replacement:
. Replace the self-locking nuts after removal.
. The vehicle should be on the ground before any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightened.. Before tightening the upper and lower mounting nuts on the stabilizer link, adjusr the location of the link with the sus-pension under vehicle load.
. After insta lling the suspension arm, check the front wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary (see page 18-4|.
FLANGE EOLTS10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m,40 tbf.ft)
STABILIZER LINKCheck for daftage.
FLANGE BOLT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kg{.m,16 tbf.ftl
STAEILIZER
AOLT
STABILIZER BARAlign the stabilizer markwith end of stabilizer bushing.
STABILIZERCheck for bending and damage.
UPPER ARMCheck the bushing for deterioration and damage.
FLANGE BOLT1{ x 1.5 mm103 N.m {10.5 kgf.m,76 tbf.ft)
BALL JOINT BOOT. Check for deter'orationano oamage,See page 18 16 for bootreplacement.
LOWER ARMRUBBER BUSHINGCheck for deteriorationand damage.
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SILICONE GREASERUBBER BUSHINGS
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 rr|m 29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft)Feplace.Hold the ball ioint pin using a hex wrenct
BOOTCheck for deteriorationano oamage,
29 N.m {3.0 kgl.m, 2.2 lbf.ftlBefore tightening the llange nut,position the ballioint pinin the middle of its range of travel,with the suspension under vehicle load.
DAMPER FORKRUBBER BUSHINGCheck for deterioration and damage.
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DAMPER FOBKCheck for damage.
SELF.LOCKING NUT14 x 1.5 mmReplace.83 N.m (8.5 kgt.m, 61 lbt.ftl
FLANGE BOLT14 x 1.5 mm89 N.m (9.'l kgl.m, 66 tbf.ft)
10 x 1.25 mm!$ N.m (4.4 kgt.m,32 rbf.ftl
SELF.LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mmBeplace.64 N.m (6.5 kgt.m, 47 lbf.ft)
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