1999 HONDA CR-V adjustment

Shift Lever
Removal/lnstallation
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-
vrce.
1. Remove the instrument panel lower cover and the
column covers (see section 171.
2. Shift to N position, then remove the lock pin from
the cable adjuster.
3. Separate the shift cable from the cable adjuster, Do
not bend the shift cable excessively.
ADJUSTER ROD
SHIFT CABLE
22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbt.ftl
7.
Remove the flange nuts and bolts securing the
steering column, then lower the steering column.
FLANGE NUTS16 N m (1.6 kgl m, 12 lbt'ftl
Disconnect the shift lock solenoid and the park pin
switch connector.
Remove the bolts securing the shift lever assembly,
then remove the shift lever assembly.
lnstall the shift lever assembly in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE;
. Make sure the lock pin is seated securely in the
cable adjuster.
. Replace the lock pin if it does not snap over the
cable adjuster securely.
Check the cable adjustment after installing the shift
lever (see page 14-27'l).
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Shift Lever
Over-Drive (O/Dl Switch Wire Clearance Adjustment -'99 - 00 Models
NOTE: Be sure to adjust the clearance between the O/D
switch wires and the shift lever control bracket after
replacing the O/D switch and park pin switch, and after
reassembling the shift lever. lf there is the slack in the
wires or the wires are kept tight, the wires may have
Dreaks.
1. Shift the shift lever into E positron.
2. Pull or push the wires to adjust the clearance
between the wires and the edge of the shift lever
control bracket to 13 mm (0.5 in).
SHIFT LEVER BRACKET
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7.
Secure the wires with the harness clamp.
Move the shift lever to each position, and verify that
there is a clearance between the wires and bracket
in each position.
lf the wires are kept tight in any position, read.iust
the clearance.
Install the shift lever assembly on the steering col-
umn.
Move the shift lever to each position, and make
sure that the wires are kept away from any parts
such as the steering column.
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Shift Gable
Adjustment
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section (241 before performing repairs or service.
1. Release the steering tilt lever.
2. Remove the access cover from the lower column
cover.
LOCK PIN
AOJUSTINGnoo
ADJUSTER
7 N.m (0.7 kg{.m,5 tbf.ft)
3. Shift to E position. then remove the lock pin from
the cable adjuster.
K\ffi
/* 1 6-,>
snenrftc YTILT LEVER IACCESS COVER
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'l 1.
4. Check that the hole in the cable adjuster is aligned
with the hole in the adjusting rod. There are two
holes in the cable adjuster. They are positioned 90"
apart to allow cable adjustments ln l/4 turn incre-
ments.
CABLE ADJUSTER
CablsToo Short
lf not perfectly aligned, loosen the locknut on the
shitt cable. and adjust as required.
Tighten the locknut.
Install the lock pin on the adjuster. lf you feel the
lock pin binding as you reinstall it, the cable is still
out of adjustment and must be readjusted.
Make sure the lock pin is seated securely in the
adjuster. Replace the lock pin if it does not snap
over the cable adjuster securely.
Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the
A/T gear position indicator follows the A"/T gear
position switch.
Start the engine, and check the shift lever in all
gears. lf any gear does not work properly, refer to
troubleshooting on page 14-'153 thru 14-156.
Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on the
upper column cover, and verify that the shift lock
tever reteases.
CableToo LongExactAlignment
7.
a
10.
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Shift Gable
Replacement (cont'd)
7.
6x 1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgtm,8.7 tbf.ftl
Install the shift cable ln the
removat.
NOTE:
Remove the nuts securing the shift cable holder,
then remove the shift cable.
GROMMETSTUD BOLT
SHIFT CABLE
f-'
. Do not bent the shift cable excessively when
installing it.
. Make sure the lock pin is seated securely in the
cable adjuster.
. Replace the lock pin if it does not snap over the
cable adjuster securely.
Check the cable adjustment after installing it.
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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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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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