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

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
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Description
Rear Differential
Outline
The Real-time 4WD-Dual Pump System model has a hydraulic clutch and a differential mechanism in the rear differential
assembly. Under normal conditions, the vehicle is driven by the front wheels. However, depending on to the driving force
of the front wheels and the road conditions. the system instantly transmits appropriate driving force to the rear wheels
without requiring the driver to switch between 2WD (tront wheel drive) and 4WD (four wheel drive). The switching mecha-
nism between 2WD and 4WD is integrated into the rear differential assembly to make the system light and compact.
ln addition, the dual-pump system switches off the rear-wheel-drive force when braking in a forward gear. This allows the
braking system to work properly on models equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
Construction
The rear differential assembly consists of the torque control differential case assembly and the rear differential carrier
assembly. The torque control differential case assembly consists of the differential clutch assembly, the companion
flange, and the oil pump body assembly. The rear differential carrier assembly consists of the differential mechanism. The
differential drive and driven gears are hypoid gears.
The oil pump body assembly consists of the front oil pump, the rear oil pump, the hydraulic control mechanism, and the
clutch piston. The clutch piston has a disc spring that constantly provides the differential clutch assembly with a preset
torque to Drevent abnormal sound.
The clutch guide in the differential clutch assembly is connected to the propeller shaft via the companion flange, and it
receives the driving force lrom the transfer assembly. The clutch guide rotates the clutch plate and the front oil pump in
the oil pump body.
The clutch hub in the differential clutch assembly has a clutch disc that is splined with the hypoid drive pinion gear. The
hypoid drive gear drives the rear oil pump.
The front and rear oil pumps are trochoidal pumps. The rear oil pump capacity is 2.5 percent larger that the front oil pump
to handle the rotation difference between the front and rear wheels caused by worn front tires and tight corner braking.
The oil pumps are designed so the fluid intake works as a fluid discharge when the oil pumps rotate in reverse. Genuine
Honda CVT fluid is used instead of differential fluid.
Operation
When there is a difference in rotation speed between the front wheels (clutch guide) and rear wheels (hypoid driven gear),
hydraulic pressure from the front and rear oil pumps engages the differential clutch, and drive force from the transler
assembly is applied to the rear wheels.
The hydraulic pressure control mechanism in the oil pump body selects 4WD mode when the vehicle is started abruptly,
or when accelerating in a forward or reverse gear (causing rotation difference between the front and rear wheels). or
when braking in reverse gear {when decelerating). lt switches to 2WD mode when the vehicle is driven at a constant speed
in forwar! or reverse gear (when there is no rotation difference between the front and rear wheels), or when braking in a
fo rwa rd gear (when decelerating).
To protect the system, the differential clutch assembly is lubricated by hydraulic pressure generated by the oil pumps in
both 4WD and 2WD modes. Also, the thermal switch relieves the hydraulic pressure on the clutch piston and cancels 4WD
mode if the temDerature of the differential fluid rises above normal.
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Real-time 4WD-Dual Pump System
Troubleshooting (Automatic Transmissionl
When starting and accelerating in forward gesrs {4WDmodel
1. Lift up the vehicle so all four wheels are off theground (see section 1).
2. Make a mark on either No.
shaft.
'I or No.2 propeller
PROPELLER SHAFT
Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the
radiator fan comes on at least twice).
With the engine at idle. shift to the E position.
Apply the parking brake firmly. and measure thetime it takes the propeller shaft to rotate 10 times.. lf the measured time is more than 10 seconds,
the 4WD system is normal.
. lf the time is less than 10 seconds, there is aproblem in 4WD system. Check the differential
fluid. lf the differential fluid is normal, replace
the torque control differential case kit.
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When starting and accelerating in revGrsg gear {4WDmodel
1. Lift up the vehicle so all four wheels are off theground (see section 1).
Make a mark on either No.
shaft.
1 or No. 2 propeller
PROPELLER SHAFT
Start the engine. and let it run until it warms up (the
radiator fan comes on at least twicei.
With the engine at idle, shift to the E position.
Apply the parking brake firmly, and measure the
time it takes the proDeller shaft to rotate 10 times,. lf the measured time is more than 10 seconds,
the 4WD system js normal.. lf the time is less than 10 seconds, there is aproblem in 4WD system. Check the differential
fluid. lf the differential fluid is normal, reolace
the torque control differential case kit.
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Rear Differential Assembly
Removal/lnstallation
l!!@ Make sure tifts are ptaced property lseesection 11.
1. Drain the differential flujd (see page 15-14).
2. Mark the propeller shaft and companion flange of
the rear differential assembly so they can be rein-
stalled in their original positions.
PROPELLER SHAFTCOMPA'{ION FLANGE
Remove the propeller shaft from the rear differential
assemory.
Remove the rear differential damper.
12 POtt'lT BOLI8 x 1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 tgf.m. 2a lbtft,
Mark
12 x 1.25 mm
15-16
5,1 N.m 15,5 kgf.m, iO tbf.fO
5, Place a transmission jack under the rear differential
assembly, then remove the right mounting bracket B
and the left mounting bracket 8.
Remove the breather tube from the breather tubefitting.
BREATHER TUBE flTNNG
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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).
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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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Propeller Shaft
Inspection
Univarsal Joint and Boots
1. Shift the transmission to Neutral.
2. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
3. Check the cente. support bearing for excessive play
or rattle. It the center support has excessive play or
raftle, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
No. 1 PROPET_LER SHAFT
Check the universal joint boots for damage and dete-
rioration. lt the boots are damaged or deteriorated,
replace the propeller shaft assembly.
Check the universal joints for excessive play or rattle.
lf the universal joints have excessive play or rattle,
replace the propeller shaft assembly.
Propellor Shaft Runout
6. Install a dial indicator with its needle on the center of
No, 1 or No.2 propeller shaft.
7. Turn the other propeller shaft slowly and check the
runout. Repeat this procedure for the other propeller
shaft.
No. 1 Propeller Shaft Runout:
Service Limit: t.5 mm (0.06 in)
No. 2 Propeller Shaft Runout:
Service Limit: 1.5 mm {0.06 inl
lf the runout on either oroDeller shaft exceeds the
service limit, replac€ the propeller shaft assembly.
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Propeller Shaft
RemovaUlnstallation
1, Remove the propeller shaft protectors.
No. 1 PROPELLER SHAFT
PROPELLER SHAFTPROTECTOR
FLANGE BOLTI x 1 .25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kg{.m. 16lbl'ft)
2.
No. 2 PROPELLER SHAFT
FLANGE BOLT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgf.m, 16lbf.ft)
PNOPELLER SHAFTPROTECTOR
Mark the No. 2 propeller shaft and rear differsntial
across their joints as shown.
Remove the four 12-point bolts. and remove the No.
2 propeller shaft from the rear differential.
No.2 PROPELLERSHAFT12.POINT BOLT8 x 1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 kst m, 24 lbtftl
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
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4, Remove the center support bearing mounting bolts.
SELF-LOCK|NG BOLT uErr rEn Durrr.r'r I I'EAnrNu
10 x 1.25 mm39 N'm 14.0 kg{.rn,29 lbtftlReplace.
Mark the No. I propeller shaft and transfer assem-
bly across their joints as shown.
Remove the four 12-point bolts, and remove the No.
1 propeller shaft from the transfer assembly,
No. 'l PROPELLER SHAFT
o.
12.POINT BOLT8 x 1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 kgt'm, 2,1 lbf.ft)
TRANSFERASSEMBLY
7. Install the propeller shafts in the reverse order of
removal. Make sure to align the marks on the pro-
p€ller shafts with the marks on the rear differential
and the transfer assemblv.
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Power Steering Gearbox
Removal
Note these items during removal:
. Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off
the valve body unit its lines, and the end if the gear-
box. Blow dry with compressed air.
. Be sure to remove the steering wheel before discon-
necting the steering joint. Damage to the cable reel
can occur.
. With 4WD. tilt the engine with a jack to expand the
clearance between the transfer assembly and rear
beam when removing the steering gearbox from the
rear oeam.
Do not remove the steering gearbox by removing the
transfer assembly from the transmission.
1. Drain the power steering fluid as described on page'17-15.
Raise the vehicle, and suppon it on safety stands in
the proper locations (see section 1).
Remove the front wheels,
Remove the drive/s airbag assembly {see section 24).
Remove the steering wheel {see page 17-18).
Remove the steering joint bolts, then disconnect the
steering joint by moving the joint toward the column.
UPPER JOINT BOLT
LOWER JOINT BOLT
13.
7. Remove the cotter pin from the nut, and remove the
castle nut {'97 - 98 models) or hex nut ('99 - 00
models).
COTTER PINReplace.
Install the 10 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the 10 mm hex nut is flush with the ball joint
pin end, or the threaded section of the ball joint pin
might be damaged by the special tool. Refer to sec-
tion 18 for ball joint remover usage instruction, Be
careful not to damaging the ball joint boot.
Separate the tie-rod ball joint and knuckle using the
special tool.
Remove the right and left tie-rod ends, then extend
the rack all the way to the right.
Remove the TWC (see section 9).
Disconnect the shift linkage from the transmission
(M/T: see section 13, A/T: see section 14).
With 4WD. separate the propeller shaft and transfer
assembly (see section 161.
10.
11.
(cont'd)
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Power Steering Gearbox
Removal (cont'dl
24. Remove the mounting brackets.
25.lvlove the steering gearbox to the right so the
rack end clears the rear beam, then place the
rack end below the rear beam.
left
left
Move the steering gearbox to the left, and tilt the
left side down to remove it.
With 4WD. remove the steering gearbox through
the clearance between the transfer assembly and
propeller shaft.
MOUNTING BRACKETS
STEEBING GEARBOX
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4. Pull the boots away from the ends of the gearbox.
Disassembly
Steering Rack Disassembly
Note these items when disassembling:
. Before disassembling the gearbox, wash it off with
solvent and a brush.
. Do not dip seals and O-rings in solvent.
1. Remove the steering gearbox (see page 17-31).
2. Remove airtube and clips.
3. Remove the boot bands and tie-clips.
AIR TUBE
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