2000 HONDA CR-V torque

Power Steering Gearbox
Reassembly (cont'dl
58. Installthe cylinder lines A and B
Note these items during reassembly:
. Clean the joints of the cylinder lines A and B
thoroughly. The joints must be free of foreign
material,
. lnstall the cylinder lines A and B by tightening
the flare nuts by hand first, then tighten the flare
nuts to the soecified torque.
CYLINDEF LINE A
Grease the sliding surface of the rack guide, and
install it onto the gear housing.
For'97 model, apply a thin coat of grease to the new
O-ring, and install it on the rack guide screw.
For'98 - 00 models. remove the old sealant from
the threads of the rack guide screw. then apply new
sealant to the first three threads.
-6rO-RING
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SCREW
LOCKNUT
37 model:
60.
ot.
38 model:
Install the spring, rack guide screw and locknut on
the gear housing.
Adjust the rack guide screw (see page 17,15). After
adjusting, check that the rack moves smoothly by
sliding the rack right and left.
17 N.m 11.7 kgd.m, 12lbf.ttl
26 N.m {2.7 kgl.m, 20
RACK GUIOE
17-48
STEERING RACK
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63. Install the new lockwasher in the groove in the
steering rack.
LOCK WASHERReplace.
STEERING RACK ENO54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m,40 lbtftl
64.
STEERING
Screw the rack ends into the rack.
Hold the steering rack with a wrench ('98 - 00 mod-
els: left end only), and tighten the rack ends. Be
careful not to damage the rack surface with the
wrench.
After tightening the rack ends, stake the four sec-
tions of lock washerwith a drift and a mallet.
. Place the wood block on the press table, then set
the lock washer section of the rack end on the
wood block securely.
. Be sure the tool is aligned with the flat sections
of the steering rack end before pressing.
. Stake the lock washer in the center of the flat
section of the steering rack end,
ROLL PIN PUNCH
lCommorcially.Y.il.blelSnap-On No. PPR8 or oquival.nt.
NOTE: This drift has a flatshoulderto preventpuncturing of metal washer.
WOODEN BLOCK
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't 4.
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.
17-53
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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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 )
18-9
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Front Suspension
31.
Knuckle/Hub Replacement (cont'dl
Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in high flash
point solvent before reassembly,
Press a new wheel bearing into the knuckle using
the old b6aring, a plate. the special tool, and a
press. Place the wheel bearing on the knuckle with
the pack seal side facing (metal color) toward the
inside. Be careful not to damage the sleeve of the
Dack seal.
DOUBLE LIP SEALIBLACK COLORI
SUPPORT BASE0?965 - SD90t00
33. Install the circlip securely in the knuckle groove.
35. lnstall the hub on the knuckle using the specialtools
shown and a hydraulic press. Be careful not to dis-
tort the splash guard.
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SPLASH GUARO
lnstall the knuckle in the reverse order of removal,
and pay particular attention to the following items:
. Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots
when installing the knuckle.
r Torque a\ mount
g hardv{are to ths speci{ied
torque values,
o Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque speci
fications, then tighten them only iat enough to
align the slots with each pin hole. Do not align
the castle nut by loosening.
a lnstall new cotter pins on the castle nuts or hex
nut after torquing.
. Avoid twisting the sensor wires when installing
the wheel sensor.
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating
surfaces of the front hub and the inside of the
brake disc.
. Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small
amount of engine oil to the seating surface oJ the
nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spin-
dle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
. Before installing the wheel. clean the mating sur-
face of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary {see page 18-4).
scREws5 N.m 10.5 kgl m, 4 lbl'tt)
CIRCLIP
34. Install the splash guard and tight€n the screws.
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'1.
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
Remove the knuckle (see page 18-10).
Remove the boot by prying the set ring off.
Check the boot for deterioration and damage. and
replace it if necessary.
lnstall the special tools on the ball joint, and tighten
the castle nut.
BAII JOINT BEMOVER BASE07JAF - SH2oe00
Position the special tools over the ball joint as
shown. then set the assembly in a vise. Press the
ball joint out of the knuckle.
Place the ball joint in position by hand.
Install the special tools over the ball joint as shown,
then press the balljoint in.
BAII JOINT INSTAL1IR BASE
7.
8AI.I JOINT REMOVEN/INSTALLER
BALL JOINT HOUSING SURFACE
18-15
8. Install the ball joint boot and set ring using the spe-
cial tool {see page 18-16}.
Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal.
and pay particular attention to the following items:
. Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots
when installing the knuckle.
. Torque all mounting hardware to the specified
toroue values.
a Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque speci-
fications, then tighten them only far enough to
align the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the
castle nut by loosening.
. Install new cotter pins on the castle nuts after
IOrqurng.
Avoid twisting the sensor wires when installing
the wheel sensor.
Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating
surfaces of the front hub and the inside of the
brake disc.
Before installing the wheel. clean the mating sur-
face of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-4).
o
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Reassembly
1.Install the damper unit on a spring compressor,
Assemble the rear damper in reverse order of disas-
sembly except the damper mounting washer and
self-locking nut. Align the bottom of the damper
spring and the spring lower seat as shown.
2.
DAMPER MOUNNNG
STRUT SPBING COMPRESSOR:(Commorcislly !v.ilablelBRANICKC T/N MST.s8OA
3.Position the damper mounting base on the damper
unit as shown.
Compress the damper spring with the spring com-
pressor.
Install the damper mounting washer, and loosely
install a new self-locking nut.
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm29 N.m (3.0
Replace.
Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench, and tight-
en the self-locking nut.
1.
lnstallation
Lower the rear suspenston,
damper. The spring stop on
should face rearward, and the
left damper should face forward.
and position the
the right damper
sprang stop on the
SPRING STOP
2. Loosely install the two flange nuts.
FLANGE NUTS10 x 1.25 mm . .:{9 N.m 15.0 kgf.m, 36 lbtft}- :',,-rigf't"n if'"""_nrr. in ----.-*
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3. Loosely install the flange bolt.
FLANGE EOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgt.m,40 tbI.ft)
6.
7.
8.
Raise the rear suspension with a floor jack until the
vehicle just lifts off the safety stand.
@ The floor iack must be securely posi-
iioned or personal iniury may result.
Tighten the flange bolt.
Tighten the two flange nuts on the top of the
damper to the specified torque.
Install the damper cap and access panel.
Check the rear wheel alignment. and adjust if neces-
sary (see page 18-4).
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Brakes
Special Tools ............. 19-2
Component Locations
lndex ................ ...... 19-3
Inspection and Adlustment
Brake System Rubber Parts
and Brake Booster ..........,,,.......... 19-4
Brake Pedal ............ 19-5
Parking Brake ........ 19-6
Bleeding ................. 19'7
Brake System Indicator ................... 19-8
Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement .......... 19-9
Front Brake Disc
Disc Runout Inspection ................... 19-11
Disc Thickness and
Parallelism Inspection ........,........ 19-1 1
Front Brake Caliper
Disassembly/Reassembly ............... 19-12
Master Cylinder/Brake Booster
Removal/lnstallation ....................... 19-13
Master Cylinder
Inspection/Disassembly .............. 19-14
Pushrod Clearance Adiustment ...... 19-14
Brake Booster Inspection ...,.,,,,....... 1 9-1 5
Rear Drum Brakes
Inspection .............. 19-15
Brake Shoes
Replacement ..... 19-r 8
Wheel Cylinder Replacement ......... 19-20
Brake Hoses/Lines
Inspection/Torque Specifications ... 19-21
Hose Replacement ....,...,............. ..,,, 19-22
Parking Brake Cable
Inspection and Replacement .......... 19-23
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Gomponent Locations
lndex
ERAKE SYSTEM INOICATORCircuit Diagram, page't9-8
PARKING BRAKEAdjustment, page 19-6Parking Brake Switch Test, page '19-8
PARKING BRAKE CABI..EInspection and Replacement,page 19-23
BRAKE BOOSTERBrake Booster Inspection, page 19-15
Removal/lnstallation, page 19 13
MASTER CYLINDER
Inspection, pago 19-16Brake Shoes Replacement,page 19-18Wheel CylinderReplacement, page 19-20
REAR DRUM BRAKE
Removal/lnstallation, page 19-13lnspection/Disassembly.page 19-14Pushrod Clearance Adjustment,page 19 ldBrake Fluid LevelSwitch Test,page 19-8
Inspection/Torque Specification, pag€'19-21
Hose Replacement, Page 19-22
Front Brake Pads, page 19-9Front Brake Disc. page 19-11Front Brake Caliper, page 19-12
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