1999 HONDA CR-V lamp

Front Driveshafts
parts with solvent.
o *4@] :Thoroughly pack the inboard and outboard joints and both joint boots with the joint grease included in the
new driveshaft set.. The'98 Canada model andall '99 - 00 models use a TPE (Thermoplastic Polyester E lastomer) outboard joint boot.
Use the ear clamp type boot band in the outboard boot set.
Grease quantity:
Inboard Joint: All models 120 - 130 g (i1.2 - 4.6 oz)
Left inboard joint splines (Al: 0.5 - 1.0 g (0.018 - 0.035 oz)
Outboard Joint: '97 model and'98 USA model 130 - 140 g (4.6 -,1.9 oz)'98 Canada model and all '99 - 0O models 140 - 150 g 14.9 - 5.3 oz)
Reassembly
Note these items during reassembly
. Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, anddry them thoroughly with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber
INBOARO JOINT
SPIOERINBOARD BOOT
SET RINGReplace.
LEFT INBOAROJOINT
SPLINES: (Al-6rPack cavity with grease.
wtn grease.
BANDS
DYNAMIC DAMPER
STOP RINGReplace.
OUTBOARD BOOT
EAR CLAMPReplace.
ITPE)*I
-611
-/ Pack cavity with grease.
DOUELEReplace.BAND+'BAND*1
__G1Pack cavitywrtn grease.
OUTBOARD BOOT*'(RUBBERI
-GrjPack cavity*l: '98 Canada models, all '99-00models
*2: '97 - 98 models (except'98 Canada model)
16-8
wtrn grease.
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Front Driveshafts
8. Fit the boot ends onto the driveshaft and outboard
lornt.
OUTBOARD BOOT fiPE)
OUTBOARD BOOT
OUTBOARD BOOT
Reassembly (cont'd)
Install the boot bands,
. For all '97 models and'98
step 13.
. For'98 Canada models andgo to step 10.
OUTBOARD JOINT
USA models, go to
all '99 - 00 models,
10. Set the ear clamp band by threading the tab into theholes of the band.
16-14
11. Close the ear portion of the band with a commercially
available boot band pincers KENT-MOORE J-35910 or
equivalent.
BOOT BAND PINCERSKENT.MOORE J-35910or equivalent
12.Check the clearance between the closed ear Dortionof the band, lf the clearance is not within the stan-dard, close the ear portion of the band further.
6.0 mm 10.24 in) MAX
3.0 mm {0.12 in} MAX
EAR PORTION
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Pump noiseGrating nois€trom pump
Pump noise
Raftle or chattering
Check the fluid lev€1.lt low, fill the reservoir to theproper level. and check for leaks.Tighten or roplace as necessary,
Cavitation caused by air bubblesin the fluid.
Check for a crushed inlet hose ora loose hose clamp allowing airinto the suction side of the system. Check the reservoir forcracks. Tighten or replace as nec-
Check the drive shaft oil seal.
Pump noise up to 2 - 3 minutesafter starting in cold weather isnormal, Compare pump noise atoperatrng temperature to anothervehicle.
ll pump noise is abnormally loud,remove and inspect the pump forwear and damage (see page 17-251.
Tighten or replace the pulley.lI shaft is loose, replace thepump.
17-9
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Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Fluid Leakage Inspection
HOSES and LINES
. lnspect hoses for damage. leaks. interference and twisting
. Inspect fluid linesfor damage, rusting and leakage.
. Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections.
FEED HOSE37 N.m 13.8 kgf.m, 27 lbtft)RETURN LINE JOINT28 N.m (2.9 kgf.m.21 lbf.ftl
CYLINDER LINES17 N.m (1.7 kgf.m. 12 lbf.ftl
FOWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbtft)
26 N.m (2.7 kgf.m, 20 lbf.ft)
GEARBOX .nd VALVE BODY UNllCheck for leaks at the mating surfaceand flare nut connections.
CYLINDER
FEED HOSE11 N.m('1.1 kgt.m, 8 lbf.ftl
SUCTION HOSE
PUMP ASSEMBLYCheck for leaks atthe pump
seal. inlet and outlet fittings.
Note these items during installation:
. Connect each hose to the corresponding line securely
until it contacts the stop on the line. Install the clamp
or adjustable clamp at the specified distance from the
hose end as shown.
. Check all clamDs for deterioration or deformation;
replace with the clamps new ones if necessary.
. Add the recommended power steering fluid to the
specified level on the reservoir and check for leaks.
ADJUSTABLE HOSE CLAMP: la)
. Position the adjustable hose clamps at the points
indicated by (a) in the drawing above.
. Slide the hose over the line until it contacts the stop.
HOSE CLAMP: lbl
. Position the hose clamps at the
(b) in the drawing above.
. Slide the hose over the line until
Replacement
10.01 - 0.22 in)
points indicatsd by
it contacts the stop,
2.0 - 4.0 mm10.08 - 0.16 inl2.5 - 5.5 mm{0.01 - 0.22 in}17 -23
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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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Power Steering Gearbox
Disassembly {cont'd}
12. Drill a 3 mm (0.12 in) diameter hole approximately
2.5 - 3.0 mm (0.10 - 0.12 in) in depth in the staked
point on the cylinder. Do not allow metal shavings
to enter the cylinder housing. After removing the
cylinder end, remove any burrs at the staked point.
D.oth: 2.5 - 3.0 mm 10.10 - 0.12 inl
CYUNOER
Hold the gearbox using using a C-clamp as shown,
Loosen and remove the cvlinder end.
13.
17-36
14, Assemble a 12 x 1.25 mm flange nut onto a '12 x 175
mm grade 10 flange bolt as shown, Wrap the flange
portion of the bolt with vinyl tape to protect the
cvlinder,
VINYL TAP€ tp/N 90177 - SLO - OOOI 12mmFLANGENUT
Install the flange bolt into the end of the steering
rack until it bottoms in the hole. then back the
flange bolt out 1/4 turn. Hold the flange bolt, and
tighten the flange nut against the rack by hand.
Install the bearing separator on the gearbox housing
as snown.
15.
BEARING SEPARATOR0 - 1112'(Commercially available)
17.
STEERING RACK
CYLINDER €ND
Set the gearbox in a press so the lelt side points
upward, then press the cylinder end seal and steer-
ing rack out of the gearbox. Hold the steering rack
to keep it from falling when pressed clear. Be care-
ful not damage to inner surface of the cylinder
housing with the flange bolt.
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Power Steering Gearbox
Reassembly (cont'dl
4l. Coat the inside surface of the new cvlinder end seal
with power steering fluid.
CYLINDEB ENO SEALReplace.Make sure the springis in the cylinder end seal.
43.
Stakedposrtron.
Grooved side.
42. Install the cylinder end seal onto the steering rack
with its grooved side toward the piston.
Push in the cylinder end seal with your finger.
When installing the cylinder end seal, be careful not
damage the sealing face of the seal with the threads
and burrs at the staked position of the cylinder
housing.
Remove the vinyl tape from the steering rack, then
remove any residue from the tape adhesive.
Hold the gearbox using a C-clamp as shown.
GEARBOX
44.
45.
C.CLAMP
17-46
46.Grease the inside surtace of the cylinder end, then
install the cylinder end by screwing it into the cylin-
der.
Remove the C-clamp from the gearbox.
After tightening the cylinder end, stake the point of
the cylinder shown below. Stake the cylinder in the
position opposite from where the stake was removed
during disassembly,
NOTE: For '98 - 00 models, go to step 54.
41.
48.
BUSHING
-tGCYLINDER END69 N.m (7.0 kgf.m,51 lbtft)8e careful not to damagethe bushing when insertingthe cylinder end.
49. Select the 32 mm shim(s) ('97 model onlv).
NOTE: Only reinstall the original 32 mm shim(s)
when the steering gearbox is reassembled without
replacing the pinion shaft. valve housing, and gear-
box housing with new ones.
lf the pinion shaft, valve housing, and gearbox
housing are replaced, select the new shim{s) as fol-
lows.
Shim selection:
Set the four 32 mm shims on the bearing surface of the
gearbox housing. Total thickness of the four shims
should equal no more than 0.70 mm.
Shim set: four 32 mm shims (Thickness: 0.10 mm, 0.15
mm, 0.20 mm, 0.25 mm respectively)
NOTE: The four 32 mm shims do not have thickness
identification marks. Measure the thickness of each shim
using a micrometer, and mark the shim for identification.
Stake point, Depth: 1,0 mm (0.04 inl
4.0 mm {0.16 in)
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Reassembly (cont'd)
74. Connect the air tube between the right and left
boot,
CYLINDERLINE A
75. Install the clips on the cylinder lines, then clamp theair tube with the clips.
76. Apply vinyl tape to around the pinion shaft, andcoat the surface of the tape with grease.
DUST COVER
Vinyl Tsp€
VALVE OIL SEAL
VALVE BODY UNIT
Pack the interior of the dust cover and lio withgrease, then install dust cover on the valve bodv unit.
Remove the vinyl tape f.om the pinion shaft.
77.
CYLINDER LINE
17-50
SET RING
't.
Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Remove the boot set ring and the boot.
CAUTION: Do not contaminate the boot inslalla-
tion section with graase.
Pack the interior of the boot and lip with grease.
Wipe the grease off the sliding surface of the ballpin. then pack the lower area with fresh grease.
CAUTION:
. Keep grease off the boot installation section and
the tapered section of th€ ball pin.
. Do not allow dust, dirt, or other to.eign materi-
als to enter the boot.
EALL PIN TAPEREDSECTIONWipe olf the grease.
BOOT INSTALLATIONSECTIONWipe offthe grease.
B(X)T IT{STALLATIONsEclroNWipe off the grease.
ADJUSTING BOLTAdiust the depthby turning the bolt.
Install the boot in the groove of the boot installation
section securely. then bleed air.
Adjust the special tool with the adjusting bott untilthe end of the tool aligns with the groove on theboot. Slide the set ring over the tool and into posi-
I|on.
CAUTION: After installing the boot, chock the batlpin lapered section for grease contamination andwipe it it n€cessary.
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