General lnformation
Chassis and Paint Codes ....................... 1-2
ldentification Number Locations ......... 1-10
Warning/Caution Label Locations ....... 1-11
Under-hood Emissions Control
Label .......... ..................... 1-15
Lift and Support Points
Lift and Safety Stands ....................... 1-19
Floor Jack ....................... 1-20
Towing .........1-21
Service Precautions
Pafts Marking Locations ..,................. 1-22
Precautions for Real-time 4WD
(Four-wheel Drivel ......... ................. 1 -23
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Warning/Caution Label Locations
(cont'dl
(U.S.A. modelonlyl
E: STEERING COLUMN NOTTCE tHOODI
NOTICETO PREVENT SRS DAMAGE, REMOVE STEERING WHEELBEFORE REMOVING STEERING SHAFT CONNECTING BOLT.
F: MONITOR NOTICE
NOTICE. NO SERVICEABLE PARTS tNStoE.. REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FoR DETAILEDrNsrRucTtoNs.
{U.S.A. modol onlyl
o: SRS WARNING {HOOD}
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM {SRSITHIS VEHICLE IS EOUIPPED WITH DRIVER AND FRONTSEAT PASSENGER AIRBAGS,ALL SRS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTORS ARECOLORED YELLOW.TAMPERING WITH, DISCONNECTING OR USINGELECTRICAL TEST EOUIPMENT ON THE SRS WIRING CANMAKE THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE OR CAUSE ACCIDENTALFIRING OF THE INFLATOR.
A WARNINGTHE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND. IFACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SEBIOUSLY HURT YOU.FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
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Under-hood Emissions Control Label
Emission Group ldentification
(1997 modell
Example:
VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM
LOADED IM TEST]NG OF PERMANENT fOUB WHEEL OSVE OR TRACT ON CONTROL'EOLJIPPEDVEHTCLES MUST BE CONDUCTED ON A IOUR WHEEL DR VE SPEEO SYNCHRON ZED
ANON LOADEDTESTPBO(EOUBEMUSIBEPERFORMEO
50ST (50 Statesl:
THIS VEHICLE CONFOBMS TO U.S. EPA AND STATE OF
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1997
MODEL YEAR NEW LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS.
49ST {49 Statos/Federall:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO 1997 IVIODEL YEAR NEW LIGHT DUTY
TRUCKS.
CAL (Calitornial:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA AND STATE OF
CALIFORN IA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO '1997
MODEL YEAR NEW TLEV LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS
PROVIDED THAT THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY INTRODUCED
INTO COMMERCE FOR SALE IN THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA.
Ii/PORTANT VEHICLE INFORIMATIONENGINE FAMILY VHN2 OIJCrcKDISPIACEMENT'2 OLITEREVAPORAT VE f AM]LY VNNl0778YMBP
CATALYSTREfERTOSEBVICEMANUALfORAODITIONAL NFORMATON.TUNT I-]P CONDITIONSENGINE AT NORI\,!AL OPERATNG TEMPERATURE,ALLACCESSOR ES TL]RNED OFF COOLING FAN OIFTRANSM1SSION NNEUTRALNO OTHEB ADJUSTMENIS NEEDED
ap' | \6( Zror '. ND \. 61F L r
TNIS VENICLE CONFORMS TO U.S EPA REGUI.ATIONSAPPI CASLE TO I99] MODET YEAR N€W L GNI DUTY TRACKS
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Engine Family: vHN2.o l JGKE
Engine and Evaporative Families
T_fT
Model Year I Iv:1s97 | LManufaqturer iHN: Honda I
Displacement
Class
1: Light Duty Vehicle
Fuol Systom ,nd Numb€r of valves
J: Electronic Sequential Multiport
Injection (three or more valves per
cylinder)
Fuel Type
G: Gasoline
Standard
F: 49 or 50 States Tier 1
K: 49 or 50 States Tier 1
1: California Tier 1
2: California TLEV
3: California LEV
4: California ULEV
"r0", "*,
T|
V: 1997
Manufacturer
HN: Honda
Catalyst
E, F, G, H: Three Way Catalyst
OBD
K - T: OBD Equipped
Evaporative Family:
Storago System
1: Canister
Canistor Working Capacity (gramsl
Canister Conf igulation
A: Plastic Housing (Closed Bottom)
B: Plastic Housing (OPen Bottom)
Fusl System
Y: Fuel Injection
FuelTank
M: Metal
Standard
A: Current Evap
B: Enhanced Evap
Wild C.rd
VHNlOTTBYMBP
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Lift and Support Points
Lift and Safety Stands
ffi When heaw rear components such as suspension, Iuel tank, spare tire and tailgate are to b€ lemoved, place
!iiii-'rn"t r""igtrt in the trunk before hoisting. When substantial weight is removed flom the lear ot the vehicle, the
center of gravity may change and can cause the vehicle to tip fotward on the hoist'
NOTE: Since each tire/wheel assembly weighs approximately 30 lbs (14 kg), placing the front wheels in the cargo area can
assist with weight distribution.
1. Place the lift blocks as shown.
2. Raise the hoist a few inches (centimeters), and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the hoist to full height, and inspect the lift points for solid support'
NOTE: Use the same suppon points to support the vehicle on safety stands'
LIFT BLOCKSREAR SUPPORT POIMTFRONT SUPPORT POINT
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Lift and Support Points
1.
Floor Jack
Block the rear wheels when raising the front of thevehicle; block the front wheels when raising the rearof the vehicle.
Place the blocks behind and ahead of the wheels,
Raise the vehicle high enough to insert the safetystanos.
Adjust and place the safety stands so the vehiclewill be approximately level, then lower the vehicleonto them.
Front:
Center the jack
bracket in the middleof the jack lift platform.
Always usg safety standg when working on or underany vehicle that is supported by only a iack.Nevor attempt to use a bumper jack for tifting orsupporting ths vehicl€.
Rsar:
JACK LIFT PLATFORM
Center the iackbracket in the middleof the iack lift platform.
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JACK LIFT PLATFORM
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Towing
lf the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional
towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another
vehjcle with just a rope or chain. lt is very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.
Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on
the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the
vehicle.
Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses tlvo pivoting
arms that go under the tires lfront or rear) and lifts them
off the ground. The other two tires remain on the
ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be
seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted.
Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables
with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of
the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of
the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and
body can be seriously damaged if thjs method of towing
is attempted. This methed of towing the CR-V is
unaccePtable.
The onlv recommended way of towing the CR-V is on a
flat-bed truck. Two wheel drive CR-V's may also be
towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Towing the four-wheel dlive CR-v with only two
wheels on the ground will damage parts of the 4wD
system. It this vehicle is damaged, it should be towed
on a flat-bed truck ol trailel.
It the 2 wheel drive CR-v is towed wiih all tour wheels
on the ground, do the following:
Manual Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Shift the transmission in Neutral
Automatic Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Sta rt the engine.
. Shift to lD.l position. then E position.
. Turn off the engine.
lmproper towing preparation will damage the
transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. lf
you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine,
the vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed truck.
lf the vchicle is towed with four wheels on the ground,
il is best to tow the vehicle no larther than 50 miles (80
km), and keep the speed below 35 mph {55 km/h).
Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by ihe bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers ale not dosigned
to support the vehicle's weight.
Front:
Rear:
lOwlNG HOOKS .ndTIE DOWN BRACKETS
TIE DOWN BRACKET
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Precautions for Real-time 4WD (Four-wheel Drivel
Under normal conditions, the vehicle is in 2WD (front-wheel drive). However, the system will instantly transmit
appropriate driving force to the rear wheels {depending on the driving force of the front wheels and the road conditons)
The Real-time 4WD-Dual Pump System does not have a manual switch to disable the 4WD system. Whenever service
work requires spinning the front or rear wheels with the engine, always lift up and support the vehicle so all lour wheels
are off the ground (see page 1- 19).
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Standards and Service Limits
Automatic Transmission (cont'dl - Section 14
Differential (4WDl * Section 15
MEASUREMENTSTANOABD {NEW'
SteeringSection 17
* When using a new belt, adjust deflection or tension to new values. Run the engine for 5 minutes then turn it off.Readjust dellection or tension to used belt values.
MEASUREMENTSTANDARO INEWI
Wire Dia.o.D.Fiee LengthNo. of Coils
SpringsRegulator valve spring ARegulator valve spring BStator reaction springModulator valve springTorque convener check valve spring'97 model'98 - 00 modelsCooler relief valve springRelief valve spring2nd orilice control valve spring1-2 shitt valve spring2 3 shift valve spring3-4 shift valve spring1st accumulator spring4th accumulator spring B4th accumulator spring A2nd accumulator spring A3rd accumulator spring A2nd accumulator spring B3rd accumulator spring I3rd sub accumulator spring2nd accumulator spring CLock-up shift valve springLock-up timing valve springLock'up control valve spring3'4 orifice control valve springServo control valve springCPB valve spring4th exhaust valve spring
1.8 10.071)1.8 i0.071)4.5 (0.177)
1.4 {0.055)
1.1 (0.043)
1.2 (0.047)
1.0 (0.039)
1.1 (0.043)
0.7 (0.028)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.03s1
2.1 (0.083)
2.3 (0.091)
2.6 (0.102)
2.410.094)2.8 (0.110)
1.6 (0.063)
2.1 (0.083)
2.7 {0. r06)2.2lO.OA7)0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
0.7 (0.028)
0.6 (0.024)
1.0 (0.039)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
14.7 (0.579)
9.6 (0.378)
35.4 {1.394}9.4 (0.370)
8.4 (0.331)
8.4 (0.331)
8.4 (0.331)
8.6 (0.3391
6.6 (0.260i
7.6 {0.299}7.6 {0.299)7.6 {0.299)16.0 (0.630)
10.2 to.402l17.0 (0.669)
29.0 \1.1421'r7.510.689)
9.0 (0.354)
31.0 (1.220)17.0 (0.669)
14.510.571)7.610.299i8.1 {0.319}6.6 (0.260)
6.6 (0.260i
8.1 (0.319)
8.1 {0.319)6. t (0.240)
87.8 (3.457)
44.011.132130.31r.193)35.0 {1.378)
36.4 {1.433)32.4 tl.216J33.8 {r.331)37.1 (1.461)
34.8 (1.370)
41.3 (1.626)
57 .0 (2.2441
57 .0 12.244189.1 (3.508)
51.6 (2.031)
88.4 (3.480)
39.011.s35)94.313.713)20.7 10.8r5)38.2 (1.504)
39.0 (1.535)
68.0 (2.677)
73.7 12.902)8r.4 (3.205)
38.0 fl.496)37.9 (1.492)
52.1 (2.051)
41 .2 t .A5Al36.4 (1.4331
r 1.01.910.9
12.O12.78.213.422.0
26.426.8
13.814.22.915.9
2.66.3
32.047.A
20.8'18.3'19.5
Capacity f (US qt, lmp ql)1.2 (1.3, 1.1) at overhaul1.0 (1.1, 0.91 at fluid change
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEWI
Steering wheelRotational play at steering wheel circumferenceStaning load at steering wheelcircumferenceN {kgf, lbl) Engine running
0- 10 (0 - 0.39)
29 (3.0,6.6)
GearboxAngle of rack$uide-screw loosened lrom locked position'97, '98 models'99, '00 models10" 1 5"20" MAX.
PumpPump pressure with shut off valve closedkPa (kgvcm,, psi)6,900 - 7,800 (70 80,995 1,138)
Power steeringfluidRecommended tluidFluid capacity For overhaulI {US qt, lmp q0 For reservoir
Honda power steering fluid.0.85 (0.90,0.75)
0.4 {0.42,0.35)
Power steeringbelt*Deflection with 98 N {1O kgl,22lht)between pulleys11.0 14.5 (0.43 0.57)with used belt7.5 - 10.0 (0.30 0.40) with new belt
Belt tension N {kgt, lbf}Measured with belt tension gauge390 - 540 (40 - 55, 88 - 121) with used belt740-880 (75 90, 165 198)with new belt
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