Timing HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G User Guide

1.
2.
Inspection
Remove the cylinder head cover.
lnspect the timing belt for c.acks and oil or coolant
soaking. Replace the belt if it is oil or coolant
soaked. Remove any oil or solvent that gets on the
belt.
lnspect thisarea for wear.
After inspecting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt
to 177 N.m (18.0 kgnm, 130 lbf.ft).
Install the cylinder head cover (see page 6-32).
3.
Tension Adjustment
NOTE:
. Always adjust the timing belt tension with the engine
coto.
. Always rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise when
viewed from the pulley side. Rotating it clockwise
may result in improper adiustment of the belt ten-
sion.
'1. Remove the cylinder head cover
2. Set the No. 1 piston at TDC (see page.6-12).
3. Rotate the crankshaft five or six revolutions to set
the belt.
Set the No. 1 piston at TDC.
Loosen the adjusting bolt 1/2 turn (180') only.
4.
5.
ADJUSTING BOLT5,4 N.m (5.5 kgf.m,40 tbtftlFor adiustment only,
7.
8.
Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise three teeth
on the camshaft pulley.
Tighten the adjusting bolt to the specified torque.
After adjusting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt to
177 N.m (18.0 kgf.m, 130 lbf.ft).
Installthe cylinder head cover (see page 6-32).9.
rotation,
6-9
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Timing Belt
Removal
Replace the timing belt at 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
according to the maintenance schedule {normal condi-
tions/severe conditions). lf the vehicle is regularly driven
in either of the following conditions, replace the timing
belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.A.l 100.000 km (Canada).
- ln very high temperatures (over 110'F, 43"C).- In very low temperatures (under -20"F. -29"C).
Turn the crankshaft pu\ley so the No. 1 piston is at
top dead center (TDC).
Remove the guard bar and splash shield (see page
5-7 ).
Loosen the mounting bolt and lock bolt. then remove
the power steering (P/S) pump belt.
MOUNNNG BOLT8 x 1.25 rnm
1.
2.
,l
4. Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (lVC) compres
sor belt (see page 5-4).
6-10
24 N.m {2.4 kgt.m, 17 lbf.ftl
24 N.m 12.4 kgf.m, lt lbf.ftl
5. Loosen the mounting nut and locknut, then remove
the altefnator belt.
LOCKNUTI x 1.25 mm2a N.m 12.4 kgt m, 17 lblftl
6.
10 x 1,25 mm4,1 N.m (,1.5 kgt m, 33 lbtftl
Remove the cruise control actuator (see section 4).
Support the engine with a jack, then remove the
upper bracket. Make sure to place a cushion
between the oil Dan and the iack.
12 x 1.25 mm74 N.m (7.5 kgf m, 54 lbtftl
7.
BRACKET
AELT
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8. Remove the cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Refer to page 6-32 when installing the cylin-
der head cover.
Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-7).
Remove the middle cover and lower cover. Do not
use these covers to store removed items.
9.
10.
11.
MTDDLE 6x1.0mm
COVER 9.8 N.m {1.0 kgt m,
LOWERCOVER
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m, 7.2 lbf.ftl
Mark the direction of rotation on the timing belt.
Loosen the adjusting bolt 180'. Push the tensioner to
remove tension from the timing belt, then retighten
the adiusting bolt.
AINUSTING BOLT54 N.m (5,5 kgt m,.(} tbf.rrl
12.
13. Remove the timing belt.
Installation
Install the timing belt in the reverse order of removal;
Only key points are described here,
1. Set the timing belt drive pulley so that the No. 1 piston
is at top dead center (TDC). Align the groove on the
timing belt drive pulley to the pointer on the oil pump.
GROOVE
DRIVE PULLEYClean.
2. Set the camshaft pulleys so that the No. I piston is at
TDC. Align the TDC marks on the camshaft pulleys to
the pointers on the back cover.
POINTER
CAMSHAFTPULLEYClean.
POINTER
r-t
(cont'd)
6-11
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Timing Belt
Installation (cont'd)
3. Install the timing belt tightly in the sequence shown.
O Timing belt drive pulley (crankshaft) J @ Adjust-
ing pulley =r @ Water pump pulley r @ Exhaust
camshaft pulley --) @ Intake camshaft pulley.
NOTE: Make sure the timing belt drive pulley and
camshaft pulleys are at TDC.
4. Loosen and retighten the adjusting bolt to tension
the timing belt.
5. Clean. then install the lower cover and middle
cover.
Install the crankshaft pulley, then tighten the pulley
bolt (see page 6-7).
Rotate the crankshaft pulley about five or six turns
counterclockwise so that the timing belt positions
on the pulleys.
Adjust the timing belt tension {see page 6-9).
1.
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9. Check that the crankshaft pulley and camshaft pulleys
are both at TDC.
POINTER ON
lf the camshaft pulleys are not positioned at TDC,
remove the timing belt. adjust the position following
the procedure on page 6-11. then reinstall the timing
belt.
Installthe cylinder head cover (see page 6-32).
After installation, adjust the tension on each belt.
. See section 4 for alternator belt tension adjust-
menr.
. See section 22 for NC compressor belt tension
adjustment.
. See section 17 for P/S pump belt tension adjust-
ment.
10.
11.
12.
POINTER
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13. Remove the upper radiator hose, heater hose and
water bypass hose.
WATER BYPASS
UPPEBRADIATORHOSE
17
HEATERHOSE
Remove the engine wire harness connectors and
wire harness clamps from the cylinder head and the
intake manifold.
o Four fuel injector connectors
. Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor con-
neclor
. Radiator fan switch connector
. Coolant temperature gauge sendlng unlt connec-
tor
. Throttle position sensor connector
. Manifold absolute pressure {MAP) sensor con-
nector
Primary heated oxygen sensor (primary HO2S)
connector
ldle air control (lAC) valve connector
Distributor connector
Remove the spark plug caps and distributor from the
cylinder head.
Remove the cruise control actuator (see section 4).
Support the engine with a jack, then remove the
upper bracket. Make sure to place a cushion
between the oil pan and the iack (see page 6-10).
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18. Remove the cylinder head cover.
19. Inspect the timing belt (see page 6-9).
CYLINDER
(cont'd)
6-19
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Cylinder Head
Removal (cont'dl
Remove the timing belt (see page 6-10).
Remove the camshaft pulleys and back cover.2't.
BACK COVER
6-20
22. Bemove the exhaust manifold
ing nuts.
'97 - 98 U.S. modsls (Californial:
GASKETReplace.
SELF.LOCKING NUT54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m, .{) lbf.ftlReplace.
'97 - 98 U.S. models {Excepi Calitornia}:'99 - 0O modeb:
GASKETSReplace.
bracket and self-lock-
'r
EXHAUST MANIFOLDBRACKET
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m 14.5 kgf,m,33 rbf.ft)
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1 .25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgt.m, 40 lbtft}Replace.
10 x 1.25 mm4il N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 tbf.ftl
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7.Place the rocker arms on the pivots and the valve
stems. Put the rocker arms in their original posi-
lrons.
lnstall the camshafts, then install the oil seals with
the open side (spring) facing in. Make sure that the
keyways on the camshafts are facing up and the No.
1 piston is at TDC.
Clean and dry the cylinder head mating surfaces.
Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718 - 0001 or 08718 -
0OO3) to the head mating surfaces of the No. 1 and
No. 6 camshaft holders on both the intake and
exhaust side.
L
No. I
EXHAUST
II{TAKE
Apply liquid gasket to th€ shaded areas.
't't,
'10. lnstall the camshaft holders.
NOTE:
o "1" or "E' marks are stamped on the camshaft
holders.
. The arrows marked on the camshaft holders
should point at the timing belt.
Tighten each bolt in two steps to ensure that the
rockers do not bind on the valves.
Wipe off the excess liquid gasket from the No. 1 and
No. 6 camshaft holders with a shop towel,
Specified torque:
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft)
Apply engine oil to the bolt ihreads.
I?,ITAKE
EXHAUST
(cont'd)
6-31
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Cylinder Head
Installation (cont'dl
'13. Align the marks on the cylinder head plug to thecylinder head upper surface, then install the cylin
der head plug in the end of the cylinder head.
CYLINOER HEADPLUGReplace.
lnstallthe back cover.
To set the camshafts at TDC position for the No. lpiston, align the holes in the camshafts with theholes in the No. l camshaft holders and insert 5.0mm pin punches in the holes. Install the keys into
the camshaft grooves.
37 N m (3.8 *gl.m, 27 lbt.tr)
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgtm,7.2|hrftl
Push the camshaft pulleys onto the camshafts. thentighten the retaining bolts to the torque specified.
6-32
14.
KEYS
I x 1.25 mm
6x1.0mm
Install the timing belt (see page 6-1 1).
Adjust the valve clearance (see page 6-3).
Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and thegroove.
lnstall the head cover gasket in the groove of thecylinder head cover. Seat the head cover gasket in
the recesses for the camshaft first, then work it into
the groove around the outside edges. Make sure thehead cover gasket is seated securely in the corners
of the recesses with no gap.
17.
'18.
19.
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Piston Pins
lnstallation
The arrow must face thetiming belt side ot theengine and the connectingrod oil hole must face therear of the engine.
CONNECTING ROOotL Hor.E
1. Adjust the length B of the piston pin driver and shaft.
B: 49.70 mm (1.957 in)
PISTON PIN DRIVER SHAFT0t973 - P€qxtlo
Place the piston on the
pin in with a hydraulic
recessed portion of the
on the piston base head.
ffi*r,"ron'nl
PILOT COLLAROTLAF - PF3O1(x'
PISTON PIN BASE INSERT07GAF - PH6o3ttO
PISTON BASE HEADOTHAF - PL2O102
PISTON BASE07973 - 6670500
piston base and press the
press. Make sure that the
piston aligns with the lugs
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PistonsCrankshaft
Installation
1. Apply a coat of engine oil to the ring grooves andcylinder bores.
It the crankshaft is already installed.
2. Set the crankshatt to BDC for each cylinder.3. Remove the connecting rod caps, and slip short sections of rubber hose over the threaded ends of theconnecting rod bolts.
4. lnstall the ring compressor, and check that the bear-ang is securely in place.
5. Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in usingthe wooden handle of a hammer. Maintain down-ward force on the ring compressor to prevent ringstrom expanding before entering the cylinder bore.6. Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and checkthe connecting rod-to-crank journal alignmentbefore pushing piston into place.
7. Install the rod caps with bearings, and torque theNUIS IO:
31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m,23 tbf.ft)
Apply engine oil to the bolt threads.
lf the crankshaft is not installed:
2. Remove the rod caps and bearings, and install theflng compressor.
3. Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it inusing the wooden handle of a hammer. Maintaindownward force on the ring compressor to prevent
rings from expanding before entering the cylinderoore,
4. Position all the pistons at top dead center.
The arrow must facethe timing belt sideof the engine.
CONNECTING ROOOIL HOLE
RUBBER HOSES
7 -20
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3.
4.
1.
6.
Installation
Apply a coat of engine oil to the main bearings androd bearings.
Insert the bearing halves in the cylinder block andconnect|ng rods.
Hold the crankshaft so the rod journals for cylindersNo.2 and No. 3 are straight down.
Lower the crankshaft into the block, seating the rodjournals into connecting rods No.2 and No.3.Install the rod caps and nuts finger tight.
outward.
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise, and seat the jour
nals into connecting rods No. 1 and No. 4, Install
the rod caps and nuts finger-tight. Install the capsso the bearing recess is on the same side as therecess an the rod.
Check the rod bearing clearance with plastigage(see page 7 8). then lorque the capnuts.
Torque:
3l N.m 13.2 kgf.m, 23 lbt.ftl
Apply engine oil to the bolt thleads.
5.
7. Install the thrust washers on the No. 4 journal.
Line up the mark wheninstalling connecting rodcap.
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