1999 HONDA CR-V Plug

Transmission
Cooler Flushing
@@ To prevent in;ury to face and eyos, atwayswear safety glasses ot a face shield when using thetlansmission flusher.
This procedure should be performed before reinstallingthe transmission.
2.
LCheck equipment for wear and cracks before using.Replace any worn or cracked components.
Using the measuring cup. fill the tank with 21 ounces{approximately 213 lull) ol biodegradable flushingfluid (J35944 - 20). Do not substitute with any otherfluid. Follow the handling procedure on the fluidcontaaner.
Secure the flusher filler cap, and pressurize theflusher with compressed air to 550 - 829 kpa (5.6 _
8.45 kgf/cm,, 80 - 120psi). The air line should beequipped with a water trap to ensure a dry air sys-tem.
Hang the flusher under the vehicle.
Attach the flusher discharge hose to the return lineof the transmission cooler using a clamp.
Connect the drain hose to the inlet line on the trans-mission cooler using a clamp.
IMPORTANT:
Securely clamp the opposite end ofthe drain hose to abucket or floor drain.
DISCHARGEHOSE
tAirlp Water
TnAI{SrfiSStoN coot"€RFLUSHER{Comm.rcidly.v.il.bt.lK.r -Moor. J38,t{15.Aor aquival.nt
5.
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7. With the water and air valves off, attach the water andair supplies to the flusher. (Hot water if available.)
10.
8.
1'I.
Turn on the water valve for 1O seconds. lf waterdoes not flow through the cooler, it is completelyplugged, cannot be flushed, and must be replaced.
Depress the trigger to mix the flushing fluid into thewater flow. Use the wire clip to hold the trigger down.
While flushing with the water and flushing fluid fortwo minutes, turn the air valve on for five secondsevery 15 - 20 seconds to create a surging action.AIR PRESSURE: MAX 845 kpa (8.45 kgf/cmr, t20 psi)
Turn the water valve off. Release the trigger, thenreverse the hoses to the cooler so you can flush inthe opposite direction. Repeat steps 8 through 10.
Release the trigger, and rinse the cooler with wate.for one minute.
Turn the water valve off, and the water supply off.
Turn the air valve on for two minutes, or until nomoisture is visible leaving the drain hose. Residualmoisture in the cooler or lines can damage thetransmission.
Remove the flusher from the cooler line. Attach thedrain hose to a container.
Install the transmission, and leave the drain hoseattached to the cooler line.
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Maintenance
Differential Fluid
!@ Make sure lifts are placed properly lseesection 1).
1. With the vehicle on level ground, inspect differential
fluid with engine OFF.
2. Remove the oil filler plug, then check the level andcondition of the fluid.
Proper Level
o|I FII.IIR PI-UG4t N.m la.8 kgl.m, 35 lbl.ftl
The fluid level must be up ro the fill hole. lf it isbelow the hole, add the recommended fluid until itruns out, then reinstall the oil filler plug with a new
wasner.
lf the differential tluid is dirty, remove the drainplug, and drain the fluid.
4.
DMIN PLUGa7 N.m 14.8 kgl.m, 35 lbt.ftl
15-14
Clean the drain plug, then reinstall it with a new
washer, and refill the differential with the recom-
mended fluid to the proper level.
NOTEr lf you disassembly the differential, check thefluid level again after the 4WD system check is fin-
ished. Add fluid if necessary.
Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new washer.
Fluid Capacity
1.0 / {1.1 US $, 0.9 lmp qt) at tluid change
1.2 / {1.3 US $, 1.1 lmp qt) at oyerhaul
Recommended fluid:
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid
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Oil SealsRear Differential Assembly
Replacement (cont'd)
3. Remove the oil seal from the toroue control differ-
ential case.
Install the oil seal squarely using the special tool.careful not to damage the lip of the oil seal.
15-20
BREATHER TUBE
DRAIT{ PLUG
Disassembly
1. Remove the breather tube, the drain plug and the oilfiller plug.
OIL FILI.IR PLUG
Raise the locknut tab from the groove of the clutchguide, making sure that the tab completelv clearsthe groove to prevent damaging the clutch guide.
L(rcKNUT, 24 mmReplace.
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12. Install the special tools to the companion flange,
then tighten the locknut to specified torque.
TOROUE: 118 N.m (12.0 kgf-m,87 lbf'ft)
HOLDEB HANDLE07JAB - @1020A
Stake the locknut tab into the
guide.
I x I .25 mm32 N'm (3.3 kgt m, 24 lbtftl
groove in the clutch
14. lnstall the breather tube.
OIL FILI..ER PLUG47 N.m 14.8 kgf.m,35 tbt frl
WASHENSReplace.
DRAIN PLUG4? N'm l4.E tgf.m, 35 lbf'ftl
t5.Installthe drain plug and the oilfiller plug with
wasners.
BREATHER TUAE
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Power Steering Pump
Replacement
1.Place a suitable container under the vehicle.
Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
Remove the belt by loosening the pump mountingbolt and pump lock bolt.
PUMP MOUNNNG BOI.T24 N.m 12.4 kgt m, 17 lbl.ftl
PUMP LOCK BOLT24 N.m (2.4 kg{.m, 1, tbfttl
Cover the IVC compressor with several shop towelsto protect it from spilled power steering fluid.Disconnect the pump inlet hose and pump outlethose from the pump, and plug them. Take care notto spill the lluid on the body or parts. Wipe off anyspilled fluid at once.
Remove the pump mounting bolt and pump lockbolt, then remove the pump. Do not turn the steer-ing wheelwith the pump removed.
Cover the opening of the pump with a piece of tapeto prevent foreign materialfrom entering the pump.
PUMP OU'I.TT HOSE
11 N.m (1.1 kgf.m,E rbf.ti)
17-24
7.Connect the pump inlet hose and pump outlet hose.Tighten the pump fittings securely.
Loosely install the pump in the pump bracket withthe mounting bolt and lock bolt.
Install the pump belt.
Note these items du.ing belt instsllation:. Make sure that the power steering belt is proper-
ly positioned on the pulleys.
. Do not get power steering fluid or grease on thepower steering belt or pulley faces, Clean off anyfluid or grease before installation
FOWER STEER G EELT
PUTrlY
Adiust the pump belt (see page 17-141.
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line (see page't7 -151..
10.
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Power Steering Gearbox
AN'USTABLE HOSE CLAMP
Removal (cont'dl
14. Loosen the 14 mm flare
pump outlet hose.
nut, and disconnect the
14 mm FLARE NUT
15. Loosen the adjustable hose clamp and disconnect
the return hose,
16. Loosen the 16 mm flare nut, and remove the return
hose joint.
17. After disconnecting the hoses and lines, plug or seal
them with a piece of tape or equivalent to prevent
foreign maisrials from entering the valve body unit.
NOTE:
. Do not loosen the cylinder line A and B between
the valve body unit and cylinder.
. With 2WD, continue to step 23.
17 -32
STOP BOLT
10 x 1.25 mm
4WD: Stepr 18-22
18. Removethe right tront mount, then apply vinyl tape
to the side frame to protect it from the transmission
cover and stop bolt.
12 x 1.25 fiiAReplace.
RIGHT FRONT MOUNT
x 1,25 mm
SIDE FRAME
'19. Remove the left front mount, then apply vinyl tape
to the side frame to protect it from the stop bolt.
Vinyltape orequivalgnt material.
Vinyltap€ orequival€nt m6terial.
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Modulator Unit
Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:
. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the painu if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off imme-
diately with water.
a Take care not to damage or deform the brake lines during removal and installation.
. To prevent the brakefluidfrom flowing, plug and coverthe hose ends and joints with a shop towel or equivalent mate-
rial,
Romoval
1. Disconnect the modulator unit and Dump motor connectors.
2. Disconnect the brake lines, then remove the modulator unit.
lnstallation
1. Install the modu lator u nit. then con nect the brake lines. Tighten the flare nuts to 15 N.m ( 1.5 kgf.m, 1 1 lbf.ft).
2. Connect the modulator unit and oumo motor connectors.
3. Bleed the brake system, staning with the front wheels.
4. Start the engine, and check that the ABS indicator goes off.
5. Test-drive the vehicle, and check that the ABS indicator does not come on,
NOTE: This illustration shows the '97 - 98 models. The'99 - 00 models are similar.
PUMP MOTORCONNECTOR
MODULATON UNIT\*\
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TORX EOLT9.8 N,m (1.0 kgf.m.7.2lbf ftl
19-56
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Front Door Panel Removal and Installation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the door panel and other
pans.
L Remove the inner handle (see page 20-3).
2. Remove the speaker cover, then remove the screws.
>: Scr€w locations, 3
SPEAKERCOVER
Remove the screws from the armrest. Release the
clips that hold the door panel, then remove the door
panel by pulling it upward. Disconnect the speaker
connector.
NOTE: Remove the door panel with as little bend-
ing as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.
TRIM PADREMOVER(Commercially
avaalable)Snap-on*4177, olequivalent
'..4'
,mm +,----ZY"{0.04 in.) r F -i45 mm I
{1.77 in.}
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FRONT OOOR PANEL
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connector is plugged in prop-
efly.
20-7
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