2000 HONDA CR-V Start

Engine Removal/lnstallo cton
Installation (cont'd)
8. Tighten the nut on the right front mount.
AlTi
59 .m 16.0 tgt m, (l lbfftlReplace.
MlTi
12 x'1.25 mm59 N.m 16,0 kgt m, /(} lbt ttlReolace.
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9. Perform the following checks and adjustments:. Check that the spring clip on the ends of the drive-shaft and intermediate shaft clicks into place. Usenew spring clips.. Adjust the shift cable (see section l4).. Adjust the throttle cable (see section 11).. Refill the engine with engine oil (see page g-4).
. Refill the transmission with oil or fluid (see sec-tion 13 or 14).
. Refill the radiator with engine coolant (see page
10_5).
. Bleed air from the cooling system with theheater valve open (see page l0-5).. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals withsandpaper, assemble them, then apply grease toDrevent corrosron.. Inspect for fuel leakage (see section 1l).After assembling fuel line pans, turn on the igni-tion switch (do not operate the starter) so thatthe fuel pump operates for approximately twoseconds and the fuel Iine pressurizes.
Repeat this operation two or three times, andcheck for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
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Main Bearings
2.
3.
1.
4.
Clearance
To check main bearing-to-journal oil clearance,
remove the main caps and bearing halves.
Clean each main journal and bearing half with a
clean shop towel.
Place a strip of plastigage across each main journal.
NOTE: lf the engine is still in the vehicle when you
bolt the main cap down to check clearance, the
weight of the crankshaft and flywheel will flatten
the plastigage further than just the torque on the
cap bolt, and give you an incorrect reading. For an
accurale reading, support the crank with a jack
under the counterweights and check only one bear-
Ing aI a Irme.
Reinstall the bearings and caps, then torque the
bolts,
1st step:25 N'm (2.5 kgf.m, 18lbf.ft)
Final siep: 76 N'm 17.8 kgl.m, 56 lbf.ftl
NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspec-
tron.
Remove the bearing cap again, and measure the
widest part of the plastigage.
Main Bearing.to.Journal Oil Clearance:
Stand8.d {New):
No. 1,2,4,5 Journsls:
0.02i1- 0.0i12 mm (0.0009 - 0.0017 inl
No. 3 Journal:
0.030 - 0.0i18 mm (0.0012 - 0.0019 inl
Service Limit: 0.06 mm 10.002 in)
lf the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow,(remove the engine if it's still in the vehicle),
remove the crankshaft, and remove the upper half
of the bearing. Install a new, complete bearing with
the same color code (select the color as shown on
the next page). and recheck the clearance, Do not
file, shim, or scrape the bearings or the caps to
adjust the clearance.
lf the plastjgage shows the clearance is still incor-
rect, try the ne)d larger or smaller bearing {the color
listed above or below that one), and check again. lf
the proper clearance cannot be obtained by using
the appropriate larger or smaller bearings, replace
the crankshaft and start over.
7.
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Main BearingsConnecting Rod Bearings
Selection
Crankshaft Bore Code Location
Letters have been stamDed on the end of the block as a
code Jor the size of each of the 5 main journal bores.
Use them, and the numbers or bars stamped on the
crank (codes for main journal size), to choose the correct
beanngs.
lf the codes are indecipherable because of an accumula-
tion of dirt and dust. do not scrub them with a wire
brush or sc.aper. Clean them only with solvent or deter-
gent.
Main Journ.l Cod. Locrtions lNumbcB oi Bar3l
Bearing ld.ntif icrtionColor code ison the edge ofthe bearing.
7-8
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"""""""" Smallerbearing(rhicker)
Green
Green
ElaclAlue
Clearance
Remove the connecting rod cap and bearing half.
Clean the crankshaft rod journal and bearing half
with a clean shop towel.
Place the plastigage across the rod journal.
Reinstall the bearing half and cap, and torque the
nuts.
1.
7.
Torqus: 31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m. 23 lbf.ft)
NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspec-
tion.
Remove the rod cap and bearing half, and measure
the widest part of the plastigage.
Connesting Rod Bearing-to-Journal Oil Clearancc:
Standard {Newl: 0.020 - 0.038 mm
{0.0008 - 0.0015 in)
Service Limit: 0.05 mm {0.002 inl
lf the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow,
remove the upper half of the bearing, install a new.
complete bearing with the same color code {select
the color as shown on the next page), and recheck
the clearance. Do not file, shim, or sc.ape the bear-
ings or the caps to adjust the clearance.
lf the plastigage shows the clearance is still incor
rect, try the next larger or smaller bearing {the color
listed above or below that one). and check clear-
ance again. lf the proper clearance cannot be
obtained by using the appropriate larger or smaller
bearings. replace the crankshaft and start over.
PLASTIGAGE
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Oil Seals
18. Tighten the bolts and nuts finger tight at six points.
Tighten all bolts and nuts, starting from nut O. clock-
wise in three steps. Excessive tightening can cause
distortion ot the oil pan gasket and oil leakage.
Torque: 12 N.m (1.2 kgt.m,8.7 lbtft)
19.
1.
lnstallation
Dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.
Apply a light coat of grease to the crankshsft and to
the lips of the seals.
Using the special tool, drive in the timing pulley-end
seal until the driver bottoms against the oil pump.
When the seal is in place, clean any excess grease
off the crankshaft and check that the oil seal lip is
not distorted,
SEAL DRIVEROTLAD - PT3O1OAlnstall sealwith theparts number sidefacing out.
(cont'd)
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Oil Pressure SwitchOil Pressure
Testing
Remove the YEL/RED wire from the engine oil pres-
sure swrtcn.
Check for continuity between the positive terminal
and the engine {ground). There should be continuity
with the engine stopped. There should be no conti-
nuity with the engine running.
L
PRESSURE SWTCH18 N.m {1.8 kgf.m,13 tbr.ftlApply liquid sealantto the threads,
lf the switch fails
level. lf the engine
orl pressure.
to operate, check the engine oil
oil level is OK, check the engine
Testing
lf the oil pressure warning light stays on with the engine
running, check the engine oil level. lf the oil level is cor-
rect:
L Connect a tachometer.
2. Remove the engine oil
an oil pressure gauge.
ADAPTER(1/8" - 28, BSTP)(Commercially available)
pressure switch. and install
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
{Commercially available)
4.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURESWTTCH MOUNNNGHOt-E
Start the engine. Shut it off immedjately if the gauge
registers no oil pressure. Repair the problem before
continuing.
Allow the engine to reach operating temperature (fan
comes on at least twice). The pressure should be:
Engino Oil Temperature: 176'F (80'C)
Engine Oil Pressure:
At ldle:70 kPa (0.7 kgt/cm', 10 psil
minimum
Ai 3,000 rpm: 3/r0 kPa {3.5 kgt/cm', 50 psi)
minimum
lf oil pressure in not within specifications, inspect the
oil pump (see page 8-9).
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Radiator
Engine Coolant Refilling and Bleeding (cont'dl
Mix the recommended antifreeze with an equal
amount of water in a clean container.
NOTE:
. Always use Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant.
Using a non-Honda coolant can result in corro-s\on, ca
sng t\e coo\
g sys\em \o ma\lunct\on
o. fail.
For best corrosion protection, the coolant con-
centration must be maintained year-round at50% minimum. Coolant concentrations less than
50% may not provide sufficient protection against
corrosion or freezing. Coolant concentrationsgreater than 60% will impair cooling efficiency
and are not recommended.
Do not use additional rust inhibitors or anti-rustproducts; they may not be compatible with the
coolant.
Engine Coolant Refill Capacity Iincluding 0.6 / 10.63US $, 0.53 lmp qtl for hoater and ressrvoirl:
A/T: 3.9 f {4.1 US $, 3.4 lmp qtl
M/T: 1.O t 14.2 US $, 3.5 lmp qrl
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9. Pour coolant into the radiator uD to the base of the
filler neck. When pouring engine coolant. do not let
coolant spill on any electrical pans or the paint. lf
any coolant spills, rinse it oft immediately.
Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the
radiator fan comes on at least twice).
Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator,
add coolant if needed.
Put the radiator cap on tightly. then run the engine
again and check for leaks.
11.
10.
12.
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Testing
Replace the thermostat if it is open at room temperature.
To test a closed thermostat:
1. Suspend the thermostat in a container of water. Do
not let the thermometer touch the bottom of the hot
container.
THERMOMETER
THERMOSTAT
Heat the water, and check the temperature with a
thermometer. Check the temperature at which the
thermostat first opens, and at which it is fully open.
Measure the lift height of the thermostat when fully
open.
STANDARD THERMOSTAT
Lift height: above 8.0 mm (0.31 in)
Starts opening: 169 - 176'F (76 - 80'C)
Fully open: 194'F (90'C)
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Goolant Temperature Gauge
Gauge Testing
1. Check the No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box before testin9.
2. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF, then discon-
nect the YEL/GRN wire from the coolant tempera-
ture sending unit. and ground it with a jumper wire.
YEL/GRNWIRE
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll). Check that the
pointer of the coolant temperature gauge starts
moving toward the "H" mark. Turn the ignition
switch OFF before the pointer reaches "H" on the
gauge dial. Failure to do so may damage the gauge.
lf the pointer of the gauge does not move at all,
check for an open in the YEL/GRN wire.
lf the wires are OK, replace the coolant temperature
gauge.
lf the coolant temperature gauge works, test the
coolant temperature sending unit.
5.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
Coolant Temperature Sending Unit
Testing
1. Disconnect the YEUGRN wire from the coolant tem
perature sending unit.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
POSITIVETERMINAL
YEL/GRN WIRE(Covered withinsulation)
2. Using an ohmmeter, measure the change in resis-
tance between the positive terminal and the engine
(ground) with the engine cold and with the engine
at operating temPerature.
Temperature133.F (56'C)1A5 - 212F
(8s - 100'c)
Resistance(0)13746-30
3. lf the readings are substantially different from the
specitications above, inspect the coolant level and
the cooling system. lf the cooling system is OK,
replace the sending unit.
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