1999 HONDA CR-V front wheels

Power Steering Gearbox
Removal
Note these items during removal:
. Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off
the valve body unit its lines, and the end if the gear-
box. Blow dry with compressed air.
. Be sure to remove the steering wheel before discon-
necting the steering joint. Damage to the cable reel
can occur.
. With 4WD. tilt the engine with a jack to expand the
clearance between the transfer assembly and rear
beam when removing the steering gearbox from the
rear oeam.
Do not remove the steering gearbox by removing the
transfer assembly from the transmission.
1. Drain the power steering fluid as described on page'17-15.
Raise the vehicle, and suppon it on safety stands in
the proper locations (see section 1).
Remove the front wheels,
Remove the drive/s airbag assembly {see section 24).
Remove the steering wheel {see page 17-18).
Remove the steering joint bolts, then disconnect the
steering joint by moving the joint toward the column.
UPPER JOINT BOLT
LOWER JOINT BOLT
13.
7. Remove the cotter pin from the nut, and remove the
castle nut {'97 - 98 models) or hex nut ('99 - 00
models).
COTTER PINReplace.
Install the 10 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the 10 mm hex nut is flush with the ball joint
pin end, or the threaded section of the ball joint pin
might be damaged by the special tool. Refer to sec-
tion 18 for ball joint remover usage instruction, Be
careful not to damaging the ball joint boot.
Separate the tie-rod ball joint and knuckle using the
special tool.
Remove the right and left tie-rod ends, then extend
the rack all the way to the right.
Remove the TWC (see section 9).
Disconnect the shift linkage from the transmission
(M/T: see section 13, A/T: see section 14).
With 4WD. separate the propeller shaft and transfer
assembly (see section 161.
10.
11.
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15.
Center the steering rack within its stroke.
Install the steering joint, and reconnect the steering
shaft and pinion shaft.
NOTE: Make sure the steering joint is connected as
follows.
a. Insen the upper end of the steering joint onto the
steering shaft (line up the bolt hole with the flat
on the shaft).
UPPER JOINT BOLT22 N.m12.2 kgf.m, 16lbl.ft,
STEERING JOINT
COLUMNSHAFTLOWER JOINT BOLT22 N.m12.2 kgf.m, 16lbtftl
UPPER JOINT BOLTBolt must line upwith tlat on shatt.
LOWER JOINT BOLTBolt must line up withgroove around on shaft.
PINIONSHAFT
b, Slip the lower end of the steering ioint onto the
pinion shaft.
c. Install the lower joint bolt (line up the bolt hole
with ths groove around the shaft). Be sure that
the lower joint bolt is securely in the groove in
the pinion shaft.
d. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint is fully seated.
e, Install the upper joint bolt,
Reinstall the steering wheel {see page'17-19).16.
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17. Wipe off any grease contamination trom the ball
joint tapered section and threads then reconnect the
tie-rod ends to the steering knuckles. For'97 - 98
models; torque the castle nut to the lower torque
specification, then tighten it only far enough to
align the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the nut
by loosening. Install new cotter pins.
CAST1T NUT(9t - 98modol!)
HEX NUTl'g!t - 00 modeb)il:l N.m14.4 ksl.m,32 tbf.f0
39 - iU N'm
lil.o - 4.8 kgl.m,
29 - 35 tbf.ftl
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
'99 - lD modeb:
COTTER PINRePlace.on reassembly, bendthe cotter Pin as shown.
With 4WD, connect the propeller shaft and transfer
assembly (see section 16).
Connect the shift linkage to the transmission (M/T:
see section 13, A,/T; see section 14).
Installthe Twc (see section 91.
lnstall the front wheels,
Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed
air from the system (see page 17-15).
After installation. perform the following checks.
. Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the
steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to
warm up the fluid. Check the gearbox for leaks
(see page 17-23).
. Adjust the front toe (s€e section 18).
. Check the steering wheel spoke angl€. Adjust by
turning the right and left tie-rods equally, if nec-
essary.
TIE.ROO END
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Wheel Alignment
Caster
For proper inspection/adjustment of the wheel align-ment, check and adjust these items before checkinq thealignment:
. Check that the suspension is not modified.. Check the tire size and tire pressure.
. Check th( runout of the wheels and t;res,. Check the suspension ball joints. (Hold a wheel withyour hands, and move it up and down and right andleft to check for wobbling.)
Inspection
Use commercially-available computerized four wheelalignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (cast-
er, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equip-ment manufacturer's instructions.
Check the caster angle.
Caster angle: 2'10':t 1"
lf out of specification, check for bent or damagedsuspension components.
1.
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Camber
Inspection
Use commercially-available computerized lour wheelalagnment equipment to measure wheel alignment (cast,
er, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equip,ment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the camber angle.
Camber angle:
Front: 0'00' 1 1"
Rear: - 1' :! 1"
2. lf out of specification, check for bent or damagedsuspensron components.
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Front Toe Inspection/Adjustment
Use commercially-available computerized four wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster,
camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment
manufacturer's instructions,
3.
1.Check the tire pressure.
Center the steering wheel spokes.
Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight
ahead.
Front toe-in: 0 i 3 mm {0 t 1/8 inl
- lf adjustment is required, go on to step 4.
- lf no adjustment is required, remove alignment
equipment.
Loosen the tie-rod locknuts, and turn both tie-rods
in the same direction until the front wheels are
pointing straight ahead.
5.Turn both tie-rods equally until the toe reading on
the wheel alignment computer is correct.
After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod locknuts and
reposition the tie-rod boots if they are twisted or
displaced.
sir N m (5.5 kgJ.m, 'O lbf.ft)
Rear Toe Inspection/Adjustment
Use commercially-available computerized four wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster,
camber. toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment
manufacturer's instructions.
Release parking brake to avoid an incorrect mea-
surement.
Check the toe.
Ro8r toe-in: 2 :1 mm {lN l/16:t 1/16 in,
- lf adjustment is required, go to step 2.
- lf no adiustment is required. remove alignment
equrpmenr.
Before adjustment, note the locations of adjusting
bolts on the right and left compensator arms.
Loosen the adjusting bolts, and slide the compen-
sator arm in or out. as shown, to adiust the toe.
1.
FLANGE BOLT'10 x 1.5 mm
COMPENSATOR ARM
Example: After the rear toe inspection, the wheel is 2
mm (0.08 in) out of the specification.- Move the arm so the adjusting bolt moves 2 mm
{0.08 in) inward from the position recorded before the
adjustment.- The distance the adjusting bolt is moved should be
equal to the amount out-of-specification.
5. Tighten the adjusting bolts.
6a N.m 16.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf'ftl
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Wheel/Hub lnspection
Bearing End Play
1.Raise the vehicle off the ground, and make sure it is
securely supported.
Remove the wheels, then reinstall the wheel nuts.
Attach the dial gauge as shown.
Measure the bearing end play by moving the disc or
drum inward or outward.
Front/Rear;
Standard: 0 - 0.05 mm (0 - 0.002 in)
Measure end play at thehub flange.
Rear:
Measure end play at center ofthe hub flange.108 N.m{11.0 kgf.m, q} lbf.ftl
It the bearing end play measurement is more than
the standard, replace the wheel bearing.
1.
Wheel Runout
Raise the vehicle off the ground, and make sure it is
securely supported,
Check for bent or deformed wheels.
Attach the dial gauge as shown.
Measure the wheel runout by turning the wheel.
Front and Rear Whoel Axial Runout:
Standard:
Steel Wheel: 0 - 1.0 mm {0 - 0.0i[ in]
Aluminum Wheel: 0 - 0.7 mm l0 - 0.03 in)
Service Limit:2.0 mm 10.08 inl
Front and Rear Wheel Radial Runout:
Standard:
Steel Whoal: 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.04 inl
Aluminum Whoel: 0 - 0.7 mm {0 - 0.03 in}
Servics Limit:1.5 mm (0.06 inl
lf the wheel runout is more than the service limit,
reolace the wheel.
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Knuckle/Hub Replacement
Note these items during replacement:
. Replace the selt-locking nuts after removal.
. The vehicle should be on the ground before any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightened.
. Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque specifications, then tighten them only far enough to align the slots with each
pin hole. Do not align the nuts by loosening.
o Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non'genuine wheel weights may corrode and damage
the aluminum wheels.
. Onthealuminum wheels, remove the center cap from the inside of the wheel after removing the wheel.
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front hub and brake disc.
. Before installing the wheel. clean the mating surfaces ofthe brake disc and wheel.
. Wipe off the grease before tightening the nuts at the balljoints.
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgtm.80 lbt.ftl
LOWER BALL JOINTInspect for faultymovement and wear,Replacement, page'18 15
CASTLE NUT10 x 1.25 mm39 - 47 N.m (i1.0 - 4.8 kgf.m, 29 - 35 lbf.ftl
COTTER PINReplace.
WHEEL BEARINGBeplace.Replacement, page 18-13
CIRCLIPSPLASH GUARD
SCREW5x0.8mm4.9 N.m {0.5 kgf.m,3.6lbf.ft)
SET RING
FRONT HUBCheck for damage and
Replacement,page 18 10
BALL JOINT BOOTCheck for deteriorationano oamage.SPINOLE NUT24 x 1.5 mm245 N.m {25.0 kgI.m, 181 lbtft}Replace.. Before installing the spindle nut, applyengine oil to the seating surface of the nut.. After tightening, use a drift to stake thespindle nut shoulder against the spindle.
COTTER PINReplace.
CASTLE NUT12x 1.25 fim49 - 59 N.m 15.0 - 6.0 kgt.m. 36 - € lbf.ft)
BRAKE DISCCheck for wear andrust.Replacement, page 18-10Inspection, section 19.
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m{11.0 kgt m,80 tbf.ftl
6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING SCREW9.8 N.m (1.0 kgtm, 7.2 lbtftl(cont'd )
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Front SuspensionFront Damper
Ball Joint Boot Replacement
1.
BALL PIT{ TAPEFEO S€CTION
B{rcY HSISECTIO BOOT |NSTSECTIONwip6 off tho gr6aso.Wipo otf th6 grors€.
Wipe the grease off the sliding surface of the ball
pin, and pack it with fresh greass. Keep grease off
the boot installation section and the taoered section
of the ball pin.
Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to
enter the boot.
Install the boot in the groove of the boot installation
section securelv, then bleed air.
Install the upper and lower ball joint boot set rings
using the special tools as follows:
Lower ball joint: Adjust the special tool with the
adjusting bolt until the end of the tool aligns with
the groove on the boot. Slide the set ring over the
tool and into oosition.
Upper ball joint: Hold the tool over the ball joint,
then slide the set ring over the tool and into position.
EAII JOINTAD'USN G BOLTAdjust th6 depth byturning the bolt.
Remove the set ring and the boot.
Pack the interior of the boot and lip with grease. Do
not contaminate the boot installation section with
grease.
B(X)T CUPGUttrE
UPPER BAI.IJott'tr Boor:07GAG - SO407q)LOWEF BATIJOIIYI EOOTI0t97il - SA507lXl
After installing the boot, check the ball pin tapered
section for grease contamination, and wipe it if nec-gssary.
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Removal
1, Remove the front wheels (see page 18-10).
2. Remove the damper pinch bolt from the top of the
damper fork.
DAMPERPINCHBOLT'10 x 1.25
SELF.LOCKING NUT12x 1.25 fifiReplace.
Remove the damper fork bolt and self-locking nut
from the bottom of the damper fork, then remove
the damper fork.
Remove the damper by removing the two nuts.
DAMPER
DAMPER FORK
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Inspection and Adjustment
Parking Brake
Inspeqtion
1. Pull the parking brake lever with
lbfl force to fully apply the parking
The parking brake lever should be
specified number of clicks.
L.var Lockod Clicks: 2 - 6
196 N (20 kqf, 44
brake.
locked within the
2. Adjust the parking brake if the lever clicks are out ofspecification.
Adiustment
1. Raise the rear wheels off the ground. and support
the vehicle on safety stands.
@@ Bbck tho front who€ts betore iackingup the rear ot tho vohicle.
2. Remove the parking brake cover
PARKING BRAKE COVER
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3. Release the parking brake lever.
Adjust the parking brake by turning the adjusting
nut.
Check that the parking brakes do not drag when therear wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary.
Make sure the parking brakes are fully applied when
the parking brake lever is pulled up fully.
Installthe parking brake cover.7.
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