1999 HONDA CR-V Page 1

Clutch Pedal
Adiustment
NOTE:
. To check the clutch interlock switch and clutch
switch, see section 23.
. The clutch is self-adjusting to compensate for wear.
CAUTION: lf there is no clearance bstwa€n the mas-
ter cylinder piston and push rod, ths roloase bearingis held againsi the diaphragm spring, which canresuh in clutch slippage or other clutch probloms.
1. Loosen locknut A, and back off the clutch switch (or
sdjusting bolt) until it no longer touches the clutchpeoar.
2. Loosen locknut C, and turn the push rod in or out toget the specified stroke (@) and height (@) at theclutch oedal.
3. Tighten locknut C.
4. Thread in the clutch swirch (or adjusting bolt) untilit contacts the clutch oedal.
7.
5.
8.
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Turn the clutch switch {or adjusting bolt} in an addi-
tional 3/4 to 1 full turn.
Tighten locknut A.
Loosen locknut B on the clutch interlock switch.
Measure the clearance between the floor board and
clutch pedalwith the clutch pedal fully depressed.
Release the clutch pedal 15 - 20 mm (0.59 - 0.79 in)
from the fully depressed position and hold it there,Adjust the position of the clutch interlock switch sothat the engine will start with the clutch pedal in
this position.
Tighten locknut B.10.
LOCKNUT B9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ftl
CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH
CLUTCH SWTTCH{or ADJUSTING BOLTI
L(rcKNUT A9.8 N.m {1.0 kg{.m,7.2 lbf.ftl
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
PUSH ROD
Pedal in contact with swhch
LOCKNUT C18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13lbtftl
@ {STROKE at PEDAL): 135 - 1its mm (5.31 - 5.71 in}
@ (TOTAL CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY)i7 -22mm (0.28-0.87 in) inctude the pedat ptay 1 - 9 mm (0.0it- 0.35 inl@ (GLUTC,H PEDAL HE|GHTI: ltxt mm (7.20 inl ro rhe ftoor
o (CLUTCH PEDAL DTSENGAGEMENT HEtcHTl: 72 mm {2.txt inl minimum to the floor
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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.
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Pressure Plate
Removal/lnspection
1.Check the diaphragm spring fingers for height using
the special tools and a feeler gauge.
Standard lNewl: 0.6 mm {0.02 in) max.
Service Limit: 0.8 mm (0.03 in)
HANDLE07936 - 3710100
CLUTCH ALIGNMENT DISCOTJAF - PM7O11A
CI.UTCH ALIGNMENT SHAFT07NAF - PR30100
FEELER GAUGE
lf the height is more than
the pressure Plate.
the service limit, replace
2. lnstall the sDeciallools as shown.
RING GEAR HOLDER ADJUSTER NUT
ENGINE BLOCKADJUSTER BOLT
BOLT
NUT WASHER
To prevent warping, unscrew the pressure plate
mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several
steps. then remove the pressure plate.
4. Inspect the pressure plate surface for wear, cracks,
and burning.
5. Inspect the fingers of the diaphragm spring for wear
at the release bearing contact area.
Inspect for warpage using a straight edge and feeler
gauge. Measure across the pressure plate.
Standard lNew): 0.03 mm 10.001 in) max.
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 inl
6.
FEELER GAUGE
lf the warpage is more than the service limit,
replace the pressure plate.
PRESSURE PLATE
PRESSURE PLATE
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Release Bearing
4. Torque the mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern as
shown. Tighten the bolts in several steps to prevent
warping the diaphragm spring.
8 x 1.25 mm25 N.m (2.6 kgf.m, 19lbfft)
Remove the special tools.
Check the diaphragm spring fingers for height (see
page 12-7]'.
5.
6.
Removal/lnspection
1. Remove the release fork boot from the clutch hous-
Ing.
RELEASEBEABING
RELEASEFORKBOOT
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RELEASE FORK
Remove the release fork and release bearing from
the clutch housing.
Check the release bearing for play by spinning it by
ha nd.
NOTE: The release bearing is packed with grease.
Do not wash it in solvent.
lf there is excessive play, replace the release bear-
ing with a new one.
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Special Tools
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Ref. No. I Tool NumberDsscriptionOty I Page Roterence
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07GAD - PG40100
07GAJ - PG20110
07GAJ - PG20130
07HAJ - PK40201
07JAC - PH80000
07JAD - PH80101
07JAD - PH80400
07LAD - PW50601
07RAB - 0020000
07746 - 0010100
07746 - 0010300
07746 - 0010400
07746 - 0010500
07746 - 0010600
07746 - 0030100
07746 - 0030300
07746 - 0030400
07749 - 0010000
07947 - SD90200
07979 - PJ40001
Driver Attachment
Mainshaft Holder
Mainshaft Base
Preload Inspection Tool
Adjustable Bearing Remover Set
Driver Attachment
Pilot, 28 x 30 mm
Attachment, 40 x 50 mm
Companion Flange Holder
Attachment,32 x 35 mm
Attachment, 42 x 47 mm
Attachment, 52 x 55 mm
Attachment, 62 x 68 mm
Attachment, 72 x 75 mm
Driver, 40 mm l.D.
Attachment. 30 mm l.D.
Attachment, 35 mm l.D.
Handle
Attachment
Magnet Stand Base
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13-43
13-66
13-66
13-41
13-62. 63
13-43, 53
13-43
13-39, 49
13-48,54,57,58
13-18, 68
13-27,34, 62
13-40. 51't3-40, 50. 51, 61,
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13-40
13-27 ,34,35, 49,
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13-27,34
13-14,27.34, 40,
43, 49, 50, 51, 53,
61,62,63,68'13-49
13-66
* Must be used with commercially available 3/8" - 16 Slide Hammer.
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Special Tools
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Transfer Assembly
lnspection
@ Make sure tifts, iacks, and satety stands
are placed properly (see section 1).
L Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands (see section 1).
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securely.
3. Shift to neutral oosition.
4. Make a reference mark across the DroDeller shaft
and the transfer assembly flanges,
REFERENCE
8 x 1.25 mm32 N.m (3.3 kg{.m.24 rbf.ftlReplace.
Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
assemDty.
5.
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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 in)
COMPAf{ION FI-ANGE
1.lf the measurement is out of specification, remove
the transfer assembly and adjust transfer gear back-
lash (see page 13-44 thru '13-61).
Check the transfer oil seal for damage and fluid
teaKs.
lf oil seal replacement is required, remove the trans-
fer assembly, replace the oil seal, and adjust the
total starting torque (see page 13-44 thru 13-61).
NOTE: Do not replace the oil seal when the transfer
assembly is installed on the transmission.
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Transfer Assembly
lnstallation
1. Install a new O-ring on the transfer assembly.
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgt m,17 rbt.ftl
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgJ.m,
2.
DOWEL PIN
Replace.TRANSFEBASSEMBLY
Clean the areas where the transfer assembly con
tacts the transmission with solvent or carburetor
cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Then apply
MTF to the contact areas.
Installthe transfer assembly on the transmission.
NOTE: While installing the transfer assembly on
the transmission, do not allow dust or other foreign
particles to enter the transmission.
lnstall the rear stiffener.
Install the propeller shaft to the transfer assembly
by aligning the reference marks,
8 x1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 kg{.m,24 tbf.ftl
REFERENCE MARKS
6. Install the exhaust pipe A,
GASKETEXHAUST PIPE A
HO2S CONNECTOR
10 x 1 .25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kgt m,40 tbtfttReplace.
SELF.LOCKING
NUT8 x 1.25 mm16 N.m {1.6 kgf.m,12 tbt.ft)Replace.8 x 1.25 mmzzN.m l2.2kg!-m,16 rbf.trtReplace.
7.Connect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector.
Relill the transmission with MTF (see page 13-3).
Start the engine, and run it to normal operating tem-
perature (the radiator tan comes on). Turn the
engine off. and check fluid level.
8.
9.
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Transmission Assembly
Removal (cont'dl
6. Remove the cotter pins,
washers, plastic washers.
cable from the levers.
then remove the steel
shift cable, and select
1.
8.
Remove the cable bracket from the clutch housing.
Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connec-tor.
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9. Remove the
bolts.
four upper transmission mou nting
10.
11.
Drain transmission fluid (see page '13-3).
Remove the guard bar and the splash shield.
MOUNNNG BOLTS
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