Mounting HONDA CR-V 1997 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

Starting System
Starter Test (cont'dl
Check lor Wear and D8mage
The starter should crank the engine smoothly and
steadily. lf the staner engages, but cranks the engine
erratically, remove it, and inspect the starter drive gear
and torque converter ring gear or flywheel ring gear for
oamage.
Check the drive gear overrunning clutch for binding or
slipping when the armature is rotated with the drive
gear held. lf damaged, replace the gears.
Check Cranking Voltage and Current Draw
Cranking voltage should be no less than 8.7 volts on Ay'T
models, and 8.0 volts on M/T moders.
Current draw should be no more than 230 amperes on
A,/T models, and 200 amperes on M/T models.
lf cranking voltage is too low, or current draw too high,
check for:
. dead or low battery.
a open circuit in starter armature commutator seg,
ments.
. starter armature dragging.
. shorted armature winding.
. excessive drag in engine.
Check Cranking rpm
Engine speed during cranking should be above 100 rpm.
lf speed is too low, check for:
a loose baftery or starter terminals.
. excesslvely worn staner brushes
. open circuit in commutator segments.
. dirty or damaged helical splines or drive gear.
a defective drive gear overrunning clutch.
Check Starter Disengagement
With the shift lever in @ or @ position (A,iT) or with the
clutch pedal depressed {M/T). turn the ignition switch to
START (lll). and release to ON (ll).
The starter drive gear should disengage from the torque
converter ring gear or flywheel ring gear when you
release the key.
lf the drive gear hangs up on the torque converter ring
gear or flywheel ring gear, check for
. solenoid plunger and switch malfunction.
. dirty drive gear assembly or damaged overrunning
clutch.
Starter Solenoid Test
1. Check the hold-in coil for continuity between the S
terminal and lhe armature housing (ground). The
coil is OK if there is continuity.
STARTER
B TERMINALMOUNTING NUT9 N.m 10.9 kgtm,7 tbtftl
TERMINAL
ARMATUREHOUSING(GROUND}
BLK/WHTWIRE
Check the pull in coil for continuity between the S
and M terminals. The coil is OK if there is continuity.
2.
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lgnition System
5.
lgnition Timing Inspection and Setting
2.
1.Check the idle speed, and adjust it if necessary (see
section 1 1).
Pull out the service check connector 2P (BRN and
BLK wires) from the connector holder located under
the dash on the front passenger side, then connect
the scs service connector (P/N 07PAz - 0010100) to
it.
Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (A/T in N or E, Mff in neutral) until the
radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Connect the timing light to the No. I ignition wire,
then point the light toward the pointer on the timing
belt cover.
Check the ignition timing in no load conditions:
headlights, blower fan, rear window defogger, and
air conditioner are not operating.
lgnition Timing:
M/T: 16" 12" BTDC (RED) idling in neutral
AlTt'16" !2" BTDC (RED) idling in E or E
CRANKSHAFTPULLEY
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6. lf necessary, adjust the ignition timing as follows.
Loosen the distributor mounting bolts, and turn the
distributor ignition (Dl) housing counterclockwise to
advance the timing or clockwise to retard the tim-
t no,
7.
8.
MOUNTING BOLTS24 N.m {2.4 kgf m, 17 lbtft}
Tighten the distributor mounting bolts, and recheck
the ignition timing.
Disconnect the SCS service connector from the ser-
vice check connector.
To RETARD
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Distributor Replacement
Removal:
1. Disconnect the connector from the distributor.
2. Disconnect the ignition wires from the distributor
ignition (Dl) cap.
3. Remove the mounting bolts from the distributor,
then remove the distributor from the cylinder head.
CAMSHAFTEND
MOUNTING BOLTS8 x 1.25 mm2,1N.m {2.,1kgrf.m, 17 lbf ftl
lnstallation:
1. Bring the No. 1 piston to compression stroke TDC.
2. Coata new O-ring with engine oil, then install it.
3. Align the lug on the end of the distributor and its
mating grooves in the camshaft end, then slip the
distributor into position.
NOTE: The lug on the end of the distributor and its
mating grooves in the camshaft end are both offset
to eliminate the possibility of installing the distribu-
tor 180o out of time.
4. Installthe mounting bolts, and tighten them lightly.
5. Connect the ignition wires to the distributor ignition(Dl) cap as shown,
No. 1CYLINDERMARK
6. Connect the connector to the distributor.
7. Set the ignition timing (see previous page).
8. After setting the ignition timing, tighten the mount-
ing bolts.
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Charging System
Alternator Replacement
't.Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, thenthe positive terminal.
Disconnect the 4P (or 3P) connector and WHT wirefrom the alternator.
WHT WIRE
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Remove the adjusting bolt and mounting nut, thenremove the alternator belt.
Pull out the through bolt, then remove the alternator.
THROUGH BOLT
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MOUNTING NUT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m 14.5 kgf.m.33 tbtfttt
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LOCKNUT8 x 1 .25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgt m, 17 lbl.ft,
Install the alternator in reverse order of removal.
Adjust the alternator belt tension after installation(see page 4-34).
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lf adjustment is necessary:
1. Loosen the mounting nut and the locknut.
2. Move the alternator to obtain the proper belt ten-
sion, then retighten the nuts.
LOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm
MOUNTING NUT10 x 1.25 mm14 N.m {4.5 kgl.m.33 lbf.ft)
Recheck the deflection or tension of the belt.
NOTE: For the power steering pump belt and A,/C
compressor belt adjustments, refer to section 17 and
section 22.
24 N.m (2.4 kgtm,'17 lbf ft)
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Cruise Gontrol
Actuator Test (cont'dl
5. With voltage and vacuum still applied, try to pull the
actuator rod out by hand. You should not be able topull it out. lf you can. it is defectrve.
8.
9.
7.
Disconnect ground from the No. 3 terminal. The actu-
ator rod should return. lf it does not return, but the
vent hose and filter are not plugged, the solenoid
valve assembly is defective.
Repeat steps 2 through 5. and disconnect ground
from the No. l terminal. The actuator rod should
return. lf it does not return, but the vent hose and
filter are not plugged, the solenoid valve assembly
is defective.
lf you replace the solenoid valve assembly, be sure
to use new O-rings on each solenoid.
Disconnect power and ground from the 4P connector.
Disconnect the vent hose from the actuator. Connect
a vacuum pump to the actuator vent hose port, and
apply vacuum. The actuator rod should pull in com-pletely. lf not, the vacuum valve is stuck open.
Replace the actuator,
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Actuator Replacement
3.
4.
7.
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Pull back the boot. and loosen the locknut. Then dis-
connect the cable from the bracket.
Disconnect the cable end from the actuator rod.
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4.
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Disconnect the 4P connector from the actuator.
Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum tank.
Pull out the vent hose.
Remove the three mounting bolts and the actuator
with the bracket.
ACTUATORACTUATOR
CABLE
lf necessary, disconnect the cable end from the link-
age over the accelerator pedal, then turn the grom-
met 90' in the bulkhead. and remove the cable.
Install in the reverse order of removal, and adjust
free play at the actuator rod after connecting the
cable (see page 4-43).
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Engine Removal/lnstallation
Removal (cont'dl
Remove the cruise control actuator (see section 4).
Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt, then
remove the P/S pump belt and pump.
10.
1t.
MOUNNNG BOLT8 x 1.25 mm2a N.m 12.4 kg{.m, 17 lbtftlP/S PUMPBELT
LOCK BOLTI x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgtm, '17 lbf.ftl
12.Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (A,/C) com-
pressor belt.
ID1TR PULI.f,Y ARACKET BOLT10 r 1.25 mma{ N.m 14.5lgtm,33 lbf.ft)
ADJUSTING BOLTLOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgf.m, 17 lbf.ftl
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13. Relieve fuel pressure {see section 11).
@ Do not 3mok6 whil€ working on th6
tugl systsm. Koep open flam€ or spark away from
the work area. Drain fuel only inlo an approved
container.
14. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) control
canister hose and tuel feed hose.
33 N.m (3.4 kgt.m,2s tbf.ft)
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*ryft'fltr
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EVAP CCCANISTER HOSE
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44. Remove the left and right front mounts and brackets
Replace.
M/T:
MOUNT/BRACKET
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45. Remove the rear mount bracket mounting bolt.
REAB MOUNT
UPPER
47. Remove the transmission mount bracket, then remove
the transmission mount.
46. Remove the uDper bracket.
Check that the engine^ransmission is completely free
of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electri-
calwiring.
Slowly raise the engine approximately 150 mm (6 in)'
Check once again that all hoses and wires are discon-
nected from the enginenransmission.
Raise the engine all the way, and remove it from the
vehicle.
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TRANSMISSION
MOUNT BMCKET
50.
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Engine Installation:
lnstall the engine in the reverse order of removal.
Reinstall the mount bolts/nuts in the following sequence
Failure to follow these procedures may cause excessrve
noise and vibration. and reduce bushing life.
1. Install the transmission mount and bracket. then
tighten the bolts on the frame side. Do not tighten
the bolts/nuts on the transmission side.
A/T:
12 x 1.25 mm6,a N.m 16.5 kgtr.m,47 tbt f0
R
R
TM'{SMISSIONMOUNT
M/T:
TRANSMISSIONMOUNT BRACKEY
TRANSMISSIONMOUNT
12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgt.m,
!, m,
47 tbl.ft)
2. Install the upper bracket, then tighten the nuts in the
numbered seauence.
O 12 x 1.25 mm7a N.m {7.5 kgf'm,54 tbf.trl
A 12r1.25mm7il N.m 17.5 kgl'm,
5,r lbt.ft)
3. Install the rear mount bracket mounting bolt.
tighten the bolt.
MOUNN G BOLTReplace.
Do not
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En gine RemovaUlnstallation
Installation (cont'd)
4. Tighten the bolt/nuts on the transmission mountbracket in the numbered sequence.
AIT:
@ 12 x 1.25 mm?4 N.m {t.5 kgt.h,5,4lbf.ftl
O 12 x 1.25 mm6l .m (6.5 kgt m,47 tbt{r}
M/T:
i?. 12 x 1.25 mm74 N.m {7.5 kgf'm.s/r tbr.ftl
,,.....\.L}
@'...,'..4:
a1l 12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgf.m,47 lbf.ft)
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5. Tighten the rear mount bracket mounting bolt.
59 N.m {6.0 lgl'm, ait lbf.ftlReplace.
12 x 1.25 mm
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