2000 HONDA CR-V driveshaft

17. Install the right and left driveshafts (see section 18).
While installing the right driveshaft in the differen-
tial, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign parti-
cles to enter the transmission.
NOTE:
. Clean the areas where the right driveshaft con-
tacts the transmission (differential) with solvent
or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed
air.
. Turn the right and left steering knuckle fully out-
ward, and slide the right driveshaft into the dif-
ferential until you feel its spring clip engage the
side gear. Slide the left driveshaft into the inter-
mediate shaft until you feel the spring clip of the
intermediate shaft engage the left driveshaft,
18. Install right damper fork, then install the right and
left ball joints on each lower arm with the castle
nuts and new cotter pins (see section 18).
DAMPER PINCH BOLT10 x 1 .25 mm43 N.m 14.{ kgf.m,32 rbr.ftl
DAMPERFORX
SELF.LOCKING NUT12 x 1,25 mm6/t N m (6.5 kg{.m, a7 lbtft)Replace.
Replace.
CASTLE12 x 1.25 mm49 - 59 N.m15.0 - 6.0 kgl m, 36 - {3 lbtftl
19, Install the propeller shaft to the transfer assembly
by aligning the reference marks (4WD).
20.
8 x 1.25 mm32 N.m (3.3 kgt'm,2ir blft)
Feplace.
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PROPELLER SHAFT
lnstall the shift cable.
4WD:
Install the shift cable with the control pin, then
secure it with the snap Din. Do not bend the shift
cable excessivelv.
CONTROLLEVER
SHIFT CAALECOVER
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2l'gl m,16 rbt.ftl
(cont'd)
REFERENCE MARKS
14-261
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Rear Differential Assembly
lllustrated Index
O.RINGReplace.
6xl.0m12 N.m (1.2 kgf m,8.7 lbt'ftl
BACK-UP RING
COMPANION FLANGE
CLUTCH HUB/PLATES/DISCS
DIFFERENNAL CLUTCHASSEMBLY
DOWEL PINS
OIL PUMP DRIVESHAFT
LOCKNUT, 24 mmReplace.118 N.m (12.0 kgtm.87 rbt ft)
OIL SEALReplace.
PRESSURE PLATE
THBUST NEEDLEAEARING""t",at\(
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CLUTCH GUIDE
OIL PUMPPIN
e
MAGNET
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgt'm,8.7 lbf'ft|
OIL STRAINER
15-15
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7. Insert the edge of the screwdriver into the groove
located under the differential housing Pry out the
driveshaft inboard ioint with a screwdraver.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the differential oil
seal and differential ring when prying out the differ-
ential inboard joint.
8. Remove the mounting bolts and the washers.
DRIVESHAFT
MOUNTING BOLTS'10 x 1 .25 mm,19 N'm (5 0 kgf m, 36 lbtftl
Lower the rear differential assembly on the trans-
mission jack, then remove the rear driveshafts from
the rea r difterential assembly.
DIFFERENTIAL
12 x 1.25 fifi
10. Remove the rear difterential mounting bracket A
from the rear differential assembly.
N.m {7.0 lgf.m. 5l lbl.tt)
REAR DIFFERENTIALMOUNTING BRACKET A
REAN DFFERENTI,ALASSEMBLY
11.Install the rear differential assembly in the reverse
order of removal.
Note these items during reassembly
. lnstall the breather tube to the breather tube joint
properly.
. During the propeller shaft installation, align the
marks on the propeller shaft and companion
flange.
. Reiill the rear differential with the recommended
fluid to the proper level {see page 15-14).
15-17
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Rear Differential Assembly
Disassembly (cont'dl
9. Remove the shim and the clutch quide.
d"HIM'30mm
CLUTCH GUIDE
Remove the clutch hub/plates/discs and the pressure
prare.
10.
CLUTCH HUB/PLATES/OISCS
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_zz PRESSURE PLArE
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15-22
11. Remove the thrust needle bearing and the oil pump
driveshaft.
Remove the oil pump body assembly, the oil pump
pin, the magnet, and the oil strainer.
OIL PUMP BODY ASSEMBLY
MAGNET
OIL PUMP PIN
12.
OIL STRAINERInspect for damageor clogging.
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Reassembly
1. Apply CVT fluid to the rubber of the oil strainer, then
install the oil strainer, the magnet, and the oil pump
pin to the differential carrier.
OIL PUMP PIN
DIFFERE]TTIAL CARRIERASSEMBLY
Align the oil pump pin with the groove of the rear oil
pump in the pump body assembly, then install the oil
pump body assembly to the differential carrier assem-
oty.
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CWfluid
2.
MAGNET
OIL PUMP BODY ASSEMBLY
3. Tighten the oil pump body assembly mounting
bolts.
4. Install the oil pump driveshaft by aligning the pro-
jection of the oil pump driveshaft with the groove of
the front oil pump in the oil pump body assembly.
lnstall in this direction.
Projection
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kg{.m,8.7 lbl.ft}
Install the thrust needle bearing.
Install the pressure plate assembly by aligning the
projection of the pressure plate with the groove of
the oil pump driveshaft.
5.
OIL PUMPDRIVESHAFT
(cont'd )
15-23
THRUST NEEDLE BEABING
PRESSURE PLATE
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Driveshafts
Special Tools .......... ........... 16-2
Driveshafts
Inspection ...................... l6-3
Front Driveshafts
Removal .... 16-3
Disassembly ................... 16-5
Reassembly .................... 16-g
Installation ..................... 16-17
Intermediate Shaft
Removal .... 16-19
Disassembly ................... 16-19
Reassembly .................... 16-20
Installation ..................... 16-21
Rear Driveshafts
Removal .... 16-22
Disassembfy ................... 16-22
Reassembfy .................... 16-24
Installation ..................... 16-29
Propeller Shaft
Inspection . 16-29
RemovaUlnstallation .... 16-30
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DriveshaftsFront Driveshafts
Inspection
Boot Damago
Check the boots on the driveshaft for cracks, damago,
leaking grease, and loose boot bands. lf any damags is
found, replace the boot and boot bands.
Looso Splines
Turn the driveshaft by hand, and make sure th€ splin€s
and joint are not excessively loose. lf damage is found,
replace the inboard joint.
Twisting or Crscking
Make sure the driveshaft is not twisted or crackod.
Replace it if necessary.
DRIVESHAFT
1.
Removal
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and suppon it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.?
SPINDLE NUT24 x 1.5 mmReplace.
lf the right driveshaft is to be removed, drain the
transmission fluid {see s€ction 13 or 14). lt is not nec-
essary to drain the transmission fluid when the left
driveshaft is removed.
Lift up locking tab on the spindle nut, then remove
the nut,
Remove the self-locking nut and flange bolt,
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm
FRONT WHEEL
(cont'd)
6.
SELF"LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mmReplace.
7. Remove the damper fork,
16-3
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Front Driveshafts
Removal (cont'd)
Remove the cotter pin from the lower arm ball ioint
castle nut, and remove the nut.
Install a 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Make sure
the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end, or the
threaded section of the ball joint pin might be dam-
aged by the special tool.
Use the special tool as shown in section '18 to sepa-
rate the ball joint and lower arm, Be caretul not to
damage the ball joint boot, lf necessary, apply pen-
etrating type lubricant to loosen the ball joint,
Pry out the driveshaft assembly with a pry bar, as
shown, to force the set ring at the driveshaft end
past the groove. Be careful not to damage the oil
seals when prying.
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07MAC - SLm2m
PRY BAR
16-4
12. Pull on the inboard joint, and remove the driveshaft
from the differential case or bearing support as an
assembly. Do not pull on the driveshaft, the inboardjoint may come apart. Pull the driveshaft straight
out to avoid damaging the differential oil seal or the
intermediate shaft outer seal.
Left driveshaft:
Remove the left driveshaft from the bearing suppon
by tapping on the inboard joint of the driveshaft
with a olastic hammer.
BEARING SUPPORT
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