dash HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Service Manual

Steering
Special Toofs ............. 17-2
Component Locations
Index ................ ....... 17-3
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 1 7-4
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-8
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-10
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation .......................... 17-12
Power Assist Check
With Vehicle Parked ....................
Steering Linkage and Gearbox .......
Pump Belt
Rack Guide Adjustment ...................
Fluid Rep|acement ...................,,.,....
Pump Pressure Check .................,,...
*Steering Wheel
Removal ................. 17-18
*Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation ................ ....... 17 -2O
lnspection .............. 17-21
Steering Lock Replacement ............ 17 -22
Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Ffuid Leakage Inspection ................. 17 -23
Repfacement .......... 17-23
Power Steering Pump
Repfacement .......... 17-24
Disassembly ...........17-25
fnspection .............. 17-26
Reassembly ............ 17-28
Power Steering Gearbox
Removal ................. 17-31
Disassembly ........... 17-34
Reassembly ............ 17-40
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-50
Installation ............. 17-51
17-12
17-13
17-14
l7-15
17-15
17-16
Disassembly/Reassembly............... 17-18
4'%/b.......... -r'-7--a/
SUPPLEN\EN AL RES\RA(N SYSTES{ (SRS\
This model has an SRS which includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub. a passenger's airbag in the dashboardabove the glove box ('97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors ('98 - 00 models). Informationnecessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk (*) on the contentspage include, or are located near, SBS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items will require specialprecautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Honda oearer.
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to peFonal iniury or death in the event of a sevore trontalcollision. allSRS service work must be performod by an authorized Honda dealer.lmproper service procedurgs, including incorrect removal and installalion of the SRS, could lead to personal iniurycaused by unintontional deployment of th€ airbags {'97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners ('98 - 00 modelsl.Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may lail in case ot a collision, or the airbags may deploy when theignition switch is ON (lll.
SRS electrical wiring harnesses are identitied by yellow colof coding. Ralated components are located in the steeringcolumn, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box. Do not use elec-trical test equipment on these cilcuits,
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Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
Note these items when removing the steering column:. Before removing the steering column, remove thedriver's airbag assembly and cable reel (see section24).
. Before removing or installing, set the column shaft inthe neutral position by pulling up the steering columnto uppermost position, then lower it 8 mm (5/16 in).Tighten tilt lever.
FULL STROKE:23 mm 10.9 in)
MAXIMUM UPPER8 mm (5/16)
POSTTTON
Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-18).
Remove the driver's side dashboard lower cover
and knee bolster (see section 20),
Remove the column covers.
With A"/T, move the shift lever to the E position,
and remove the shift cable from the column. andset it aside (see section 14).
Remove the combination switch assembly from thesteering column shaft by disconnecting the connec-
tors, and removing the two screws.
Disconnect the steering joint from the engine com-panment.
Remove the steering column by removing theattaching nuts and bolts.
7.
1.
MAXIMUM LOWERPOSTTTON
SHAFT CENTER
111 mm 100 mm5mm
JOINT COVERBOOT BAND
9,8 N.m l r .0 kgf.m, 7 lbf.fO
JOINT DUST SEAL
22 N.m (2.2 kgl.m, 16lbtftl
TILT LEVER
UPPER ATTACHING NUTS16 N.m lr.6 kgf.m, 12 lbf.ftl
UPPER COLUMN COVER
COMAINANON SWITCH ASSEMBLY
JOINT
COLUMN BMCKET
LOWER ATTACHING BOLTS39 N.m lir,o kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
17-20
LOWER COLUMN COVER
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Inspection and Adjustment
Brake System Indicator
Circuit Diagram lNuLR.HorJDGNrT 0llSt!ITCHUNDEB.DASHFUSE]NEtAY BOIrllA Nl] 42 4!A
PAFK NC BRA(E S\I'ICH
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Parking Brake Switch Test
1. Remove the parking brake cover,
2. Disconnect the connector from the parking brakeswitch.
3. Check for continuity between the terminal and bodyground in each position according to the table.
Terminal
Lever Position \
Positive
TerminalBody Ground
Lever Up--o
Lever Down
NOTE (Canada): lf the parking brake switch is OK, butthe brake system indicator does not function, perform
the input test for the daytime running lights control unit(see section 23).
Brake Fluid Level Switch Test
1. Remove the reservoir cap. Check that the float
moves up and down freely; if it doesn't, replace the
reservoir cap assembly.
2. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
- r9''r
Position12
FLOAT UP
FLOAT DOWNo
RESERVOIR CAP
GROUND
Switch contacts open atproper fluid level.
19-8
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Component Locations
NOTE: The illustrations show the '97 - 98 models. The '99 - 00 models are similar.
ABS CONTROL UNITRIGHT-REAR WHEEL SENSOR
UNDER.HOOD ABSFUSE/RELAY BOX
RIGHT.FRONT WHEELSENSOR CONNECTOR
RIGHT-FRONTWHEEL SENSORRIGHT-REAB WHEELSENSOR CONNECTOR
MODULATOR UNIT
LEFT.FRONT WHEEL SENSOB
UNDER.DASH FUSE,/RELAY 8OX
UNDER.HOOO FUSE/RELAY AOX
IGl I(, AI FUSE
ABS +B 120 Al FUSEPUMP MOTOR ('II AI FUSE
HOBN/STOP I15 AI FUSE
UNDER.HOOD ABS FUSE/RELAY BOX
LEFT.FRONT WHEELSENSOE CONNECTOR
GAUGE ASSEMBLY
ABS INDICATOR
UNDER-DASH FUSE/NELAY BOX
METER {7.5 AI FUSE
MOTOR RELAY
19-27
SERVICE CHECK CONNECTOR {2PI
D!
trtrtr
[r D!
ABS {7.5 AI FUSEMTR CHECK 17.5 AI FUSE
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Circuit Diagram
UNDFS I]OOD FISAFELAY 8OXCbsod: &rrc ped. deprelled
wHT/GrN -tjF GFrlrr'vril
GNITION
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UNDER-HOOD A8S FUSE/FELAY BOX3P CONNECTOR (O number)
t_--t l-|ll'"1
UNDER.HOOO A8S FUSE/RELAY BOX2P CONNECTOF (! numbor)
EFIAKE SWITCH CONNECTOR
l€-4| 1 txl2 |
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UNDER,DASH FUSFJRELAY BOX20P CONNECTOR (O number)M-OD U LATOR UN IT CON N ECTOR
ll3 2ir I
{tT6TsF}
!]q:]j_1,
MP MOTOR CONNECTORnumber)
ATi)
PU
UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX18P CONNECTOR (E number)
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ASSEMBLY 5P CONNECTOR
----.4-l1)/l3l/l5l
356J89
10111213,/ 115 ,/19
123456
910'1213|i4 /718
19-32
Wire side ol female lerminals
Terminal side oJ lemale terminals
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Troubleshooting
ABS lndicator Does Not Come On
The ABS indicator does notcome on when ignition switch isturnod ON lll).
check the METER {7.5 A} fuse inthe underCash fuse/relay box,and reinstaltthe fuse if it is OK.
Check for an open in the lcl ch-cuil:1. Disconnect the gauge assem-bly 5P connector.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3. Measure the voltage betweenthe gauge assembly 5P con-nector terminal No. 5 andbody ground.
. Repair open in the wire betweenlhe METER {7.5 A) luse and thogauge assembly.. Reolece the under-dash fuse/relay box. (Opon circuit insidethe box.)
ls there battery voltage?
Check the ABS indicator bulb inthe gauge assembly.
Replace the ABS indicator bulb.
Check for a short to power in theWALP circuit:Measure the voltage between thegauge assembly 5P connectorterminal No. 1 and body ground.
Sepair short to power in the witeb€tween the gaug€ assemblyand the ABS control unil.ls there battery voltageT
Reolace the tuse and recheck.
(To page 19 42)
GAUGE ASSEMBLY 5P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
(cont'd)
19-41
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- With engine running, the ABSindicsior is ON.- With the SCS service connec-tor conn€cted (s€€ page 19381,no DTC is indicated.
Check the ABS {7.5 A) fuse in theundeFdash fuse/relay box, andreinstall the fuse if it is OK.
ReDlace lhe tuse and recheck.
Check the ABS +B (20 A) fuse inthe underhood ABS fuse/relaybox, and reinstall the fuse if it isoK.
Replace the fuse and rocheck.
Check for sn open in the lG2 cir-cuit:1. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).2. Measure the voltage betweenthe ABS control unit 26P con-nector terminal No. 3 andbody ground.
Repair open in tho wire betweenthe ABS {7.5 A} fu3e .nd the ABScontrol unit,
Check for an open in the 81 and82 circuit:Measure the voltage betweenbody ground and terminals No. 14and No. 15 individually.
Ropair open in tho wi.e betweenrhe ABS +B {20 A) fuse and theABS control unit.is there battery voltage?
ABS Indicator Does Not Go Off (No DTGI
A8S CONTROL UNIT 26P CONNECTOR
IG2IBLK/BLU)
Wire side of female terminals
ABS CONTROL U N 26P CONf{ECTOR
{WHT/GRNI
(cont'd)
Wire side of female terminals
(To page 19 44)
19-43
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Body
Bumpers
Front Bumper Removal and
fnstaflation .........20-72
Rear Bumper Removal and
fnstaflation .........20-74
'Dashboard
lnstrument Panel Removal and
lnstallation .........20-47
Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover and
Knee Bolster Removal and
Installation .........20-48
Glove Box Removal and
lnstallation .........20-49
Center Pocket Removal and
lnstallation .........20-49
Center Dashboard Lower Cover
Removal and lnstallation ............ 20-50
Center Panel Removal and
lnstallation .........20-50
Power Window Switch Removal and
lnstallation .........20-51
Center Air Vent Removal and
lnstallation .........20-51
Side Air Vent Removal and
fnstallation .........20-52
Side Defogger Trim Removal and
fnstallation .........20-52
Dashboard Removal and
lnstallation .........20-53
Dashboard Frame Replacement ..... 20-55
Doors
Component Location Index
Front Door ,,...,,,,20-2
Rear Door ...........20-4
Tailgate Door ................................ 20-6
Fenderwell
Front Wheelwell Protector
Replacement .....20-89
Inner Fender Replacement .,.....,.,.... 20-89
Rear Wheelwell Protectol
Replacement .....20-90
Fuel Pipe Protector Replacement ... 20-90
Rear Air Outlet Replacement .......... 20-91
*Frame Repair Chart .............................. 20-106
Front Grille
Repf acement .........20-77
Glass
Component Location Index ............ 20-29
Hood
Replacement ......,,,20-75
Adjustment ............20-76
*lnterior Trim
Component Location Index ............ 20-40
Mirrors
Component Location Index .........,,, 20-26
Moldings
Roof Molding Replacement ............ 20-84
Door Moldings Replacement .......... 20-85
Openers
Component Location Index ............ 20-92
Rear Hatch Glass
Replacement .........20-74
Disassembly and Reassembly ........ 20-79
Adiustment ............20-81
Rear Weatherstrip Replacement .... 20-83
Seats
Component Location Index ............ 20-56
Side Sill Panel
Repfacement .........20-87
Spare Tire Cover
Emblem Installation ........................ 20-88
Sub-frame ..................20-104
Wiper/Washer
Component Location lndex ,,,,,....... 20-97
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Glass
Windshield Replacement
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. To remove the windshield, first remove the:
. Rearview mirror (see page 20-28)
. Sunvisors and holders (see page 20-44l'
. Ceiling light (see section 23)
. Grab handle (see page 20-44)
. Front door trim (see page 20-41)
. Front pillar trim (see page 20-41)
. Windshield wiper arms and cowl cover (see page
20-98)
2. Remove the molding and glass brackets.
NOTE: lf removing the molding is difficult, cut the
moldlng with a utility knife.
MOLDING
3. Pull down the front Dortion of the headliner (see
page 20-44).
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the headliner
excessivsly, or you may break it.
WINDSHIELD
20-30
4. Apply protective tape along the edge ot the dash-
board and body as shown. Using an awl, make a
hole through the rubber dam and adhesive from
inside the vehicle. Push a piece of piano wire
through the hole, and wrap each end around a
piece of wood.
PROTECTIVETAPE
WINDSHIELD
ADHESIVE
PIANOWIRE
PROTECTIVETAPE
WINDSHIELO
PROTECTIVETAPEDASHBOARD
ADHESIVELOWER RUBBERDAM
CAUTION: Hold the piano wire as close to the wind-
shield as possible to prevent damage to the body
and dashboard.
5. With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire
back and fo(h in a sawing motion, and carefully cut
through the rubber dams and adhesive around the
entire windshield.
6. Carefully remove the windshield.
UPPER RUBBER
PIANO
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Glass
Windshield Replacement (cont'dl
17. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to
the original adhesive remaining around the wind-
shield opening flange, Let the body primer dry for
at least 10 minutes.
NOTE:
. Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be care-
ful not to mix up glass and body prjmer sponges.
. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
. Mask off the dashboard before painting the flange.
///////l , apptv aoav primor here.16 mm {0.63 in.l
7.8 mm 10.30 in.)
16 mm10.fi in.)
8mm(0.31 in.)
't8,
14.6 mm(0.57 in.l
16 mm{0.63 in.)
Thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener together
on a glass or metal plate with a putty knife.
NOTE:
. Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol before
mixing.
. Follow the instructions that come with the adhe-
sive.
Before filling a cartridge, cut the end of the nozzle
as shown.
Cut nozzle end
'19.
10 mm {0.39 in.)
7 mm {0.27 in,}
20-34
20, Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive around
the edge of the windshield as shown.
NOTE: Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after
applying the glass primer.
12 mm (0.47 in.)
Ff oo*tt'u'
8 mm {0.31 in.l
WINOSHIELD
WINDSHIELO
Make a slightly thickerbead at each corner.
FASTENER
RUBBERDAM
3mm{0.1 in.l
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