2000 HONDA CR-V Steering colum

Shift Lever
Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vrce.
1. Remove the instrument panel lower cover and the
column covers (see section 171.
2. Shift to N position, then remove the lock pin from
the cable adjuster.
3. Separate the shift cable from the cable adjuster, Do
not bend the shift cable excessively.
ADJUSTER ROD
SHIFT CABLE
22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbt.ftl
7.
Remove the flange nuts and bolts securing the
steering column, then lower the steering column.
FLANGE NUTS16 N m (1.6 kgl m, 12 lbt'ftl
Disconnect the shift lock solenoid and the park pin
switch connector.
Remove the bolts securing the shift lever assembly,
then remove the shift lever assembly.
lnstall the shift lever assembly in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE;
. Make sure the lock pin is seated securely in the
cable adjuster.
. Replace the lock pin if it does not snap over the
cable adjuster securely.
Check the cable adjustment after installing the shift
lever (see page 14-27'l).
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Shift Lever
Over-Drive (O/Dl Switch Wire Clearance Adjustment -'99 - 00 Models
NOTE: Be sure to adjust the clearance between the O/D
switch wires and the shift lever control bracket after
replacing the O/D switch and park pin switch, and after
reassembling the shift lever. lf there is the slack in the
wires or the wires are kept tight, the wires may have
Dreaks.
1. Shift the shift lever into E positron.
2. Pull or push the wires to adjust the clearance
between the wires and the edge of the shift lever
control bracket to 13 mm (0.5 in).
SHIFT LEVER BRACKET
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7.
Secure the wires with the harness clamp.
Move the shift lever to each position, and verify that
there is a clearance between the wires and bracket
in each position.
lf the wires are kept tight in any position, read.iust
the clearance.
Install the shift lever assembly on the steering col-
umn.
Move the shift lever to each position, and make
sure that the wires are kept away from any parts
such as the steering column.
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Shift Gable
Adjustment
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section (241 before performing repairs or service.
1. Release the steering tilt lever.
2. Remove the access cover from the lower column
cover.
LOCK PIN
AOJUSTINGnoo
ADJUSTER
7 N.m (0.7 kg{.m,5 tbf.ft)
3. Shift to E position. then remove the lock pin from
the cable adjuster.
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snenrftc YTILT LEVER IACCESS COVER
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'l 1.
4. Check that the hole in the cable adjuster is aligned
with the hole in the adjusting rod. There are two
holes in the cable adjuster. They are positioned 90"
apart to allow cable adjustments ln l/4 turn incre-
ments.
CABLE ADJUSTER
CablsToo Short
lf not perfectly aligned, loosen the locknut on the
shitt cable. and adjust as required.
Tighten the locknut.
Install the lock pin on the adjuster. lf you feel the
lock pin binding as you reinstall it, the cable is still
out of adjustment and must be readjusted.
Make sure the lock pin is seated securely in the
adjuster. Replace the lock pin if it does not snap
over the cable adjuster securely.
Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the
A/T gear position indicator follows the A"/T gear
position switch.
Start the engine, and check the shift lever in all
gears. lf any gear does not work properly, refer to
troubleshooting on page 14-'153 thru 14-156.
Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on the
upper column cover, and verify that the shift lock
tever reteases.
CableToo LongExactAlignment
7.
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10.
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Steering
Special Toofs ............. 17-2
Component Locations
Index ................ ....... 17-3
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 1 7-4
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-8
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-10
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation .......................... 17-12
Power Assist Check
With Vehicle Parked ....................
Steering Linkage and Gearbox .......
Pump Belt
Rack Guide Adjustment ...................
Fluid Rep|acement ...................,,.,....
Pump Pressure Check .................,,...
*Steering Wheel
Removal ................. 17-18
*Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation ................ ....... 17 -2O
lnspection .............. 17-21
Steering Lock Replacement ............ 17 -22
Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Ffuid Leakage Inspection ................. 17 -23
Repfacement .......... 17-23
Power Steering Pump
Repfacement .......... 17-24
Disassembly ...........17-25
fnspection .............. 17-26
Reassembly ............ 17-28
Power Steering Gearbox
Removal ................. 17-31
Disassembly ........... 17-34
Reassembly ............ 17-40
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-50
Installation ............. 17-51
17-12
17-13
17-14
l7-15
17-15
17-16
Disassembly/Reassembly............... 17-18
4'%/b.......... -r'-7--a/
SUPPLEN\EN AL RES\RA(N SYSTES{ (SRS\
This model has an SRS which includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub. a passenger's airbag in the dashboardabove the glove box ('97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors ('98 - 00 models). Informationnecessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk (*) on the contentspage include, or are located near, SBS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items will require specialprecautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Honda oearer.
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to peFonal iniury or death in the event of a sevore trontalcollision. allSRS service work must be performod by an authorized Honda dealer.lmproper service procedurgs, including incorrect removal and installalion of the SRS, could lead to personal iniurycaused by unintontional deployment of th€ airbags {'97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners ('98 - 00 modelsl.Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may lail in case ot a collision, or the airbags may deploy when theignition switch is ON (lll.
SRS electrical wiring harnesses are identitied by yellow colof coding. Ralated components are located in the steeringcolumn, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box. Do not use elec-trical test equipment on these cilcuits,
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Component Locations
lndex
Note these items during disassembly:' lf an intact airbag assembly has been removed from a scrapped vehicle or has been found defective or damaged dur-ing transit, storage or service. it should be deployed (see section 24),a Before removing the gearbox, remove the driver.s airbag assembly and steering wheel.. After installing the gearbox, check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures an the SRssection (24) before performing repairs or servrce.
STEERING WHEELRemoval, page 17,18Disassembly/Reassembly, page 1?,18Installation, page 17-19DRIVER'S AIRBAG ASSEMBLYRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24
STEERING GEARBOXRack Guide Adjustment, page 17-15Removal, page 17-31Disassembly, page 17-34Reassembly, page 17,40Installation, page 17,51VALVE BODY UNITOverhaul, page 17-38
STEERING COLUMNRemoval/lnstallation. page 17-20Inspection, page l7 21Steering Lock Replacement, page 17 22CABLE REELRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24tcNrnoN swtTcHSee s€ction 23
STEERING HOSES, LINESReplacement. page l7-23
Pump Belt Inspection andAdjustment, pag€ t7-14Pump Pressure Check, page 17-16 ot 17-1jReplacemont, page 17-24Disassembly, pa96 17,25Inspection, page 17-26Reassembly. page17-28
RESERVOIRFluid R6placement. page 17 15Fluid Leakage lnspection, page 17-23
END BALL JOINTBallJoint Boot Replacement, page 17-50
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Troubleshooting
Noise and Vibration
NOTE: Pump noise in first 2 - 3 minutes after starting in cold weather is normal.
Humming
Rattle or chattering
Humming due to pulsation of fluid is normal, particularly when the wheel isturned with the vehicle stooDed.
lf equipped with automatic trans-mission, the hum could be thetorque converter or pump noase.
Confirm by temporarily removingthe pump belt.
Feed hose (high-pressure) touch-ing the frame.Beposition the feed hose.
Loose steering shaft connector,tie-rod, or balljoint.Check and tighten, or replaceparts as necessary,
Column shaft wobbling.Roplace the column assembly.
Check the rack guide for properadjustment (see page 17-15).Adjust, if necessary.
Rattling sound and feeling when turning the steering wheel right and left with th€engine OFF is normal.
Pump noise, though not loud, from the valve body unit can be heard when turn-ing the steering wheel to full lock in either direction. This is normal. Do not holdthe steering wheel at full lock lor more than five seconds when inspecting.
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Steering Wheel
Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
1. Align the front wheels straight ahead. then remove
the driver's airbag assembly (see section 24) from
the steering wheel.
2. Disconnect the horn connector and cruise control
switch connectors.
CONTROLSWITCHES CONNECTOR
3. Loosen the steering wheel bolt, then install a steering
wheel puller on the steering wheel and remove it.
Note these items when removing the steering wheel:
. Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering
column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
. lf you thread the puller bolts into the wheel hub
more than five threads, the bolts will hit the cable
reel and damage it. To prevent this, install a pair
of jam nuts five threads up on each puller bolt.
STEERING WHEEL BOLT39 N.m 14.0 kgt.m,29 lbtftl
STEERING WHEEL EOLT
Disassembly/Reassembly
EOSS COVER PLATE
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STEERING WHEEL
WHEEL BODY COVER
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ACCESS PANEL
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BODYCOVER CAP
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lnstallation
1. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the
front wheels are aligned straight ahead, then center
the cable reel. Do this by first rotating the cable reel
clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclock-
wise approximately two turns. The arrow mark on
the cable reel label should point straight up.
ARROW MARK
2. Install the steering wheel on to the steering column
shaft, making sure the steering wheel shaft engages
the cable reel and canceling sleeve. Do not tap on
the steering wheel or steering column shatt when
instailing the steering wheel
HOLE
Install the steering wheel bolt, and tighten it to 39
N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft).
Connect the horn connector and the cruise control
switch connectors,
Install the driver's airbag assembly, and confirm
proper system operation (see section 24).
CABLE REEL
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