suspension HONDA CR-V 2000 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

Lift and Support Points
Lift and Safety Stands
ffi When heaw rear components such as suspension, Iuel tank, spare tire and tailgate are to b€ lemoved, place
!iiii-'rn"t r""igtrt in the trunk before hoisting. When substantial weight is removed flom the lear ot the vehicle, the
center of gravity may change and can cause the vehicle to tip fotward on the hoist'
NOTE: Since each tire/wheel assembly weighs approximately 30 lbs (14 kg), placing the front wheels in the cargo area can
assist with weight distribution.
1. Place the lift blocks as shown.
2. Raise the hoist a few inches (centimeters), and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the hoist to full height, and inspect the lift points for solid support'
NOTE: Use the same suppon points to support the vehicle on safety stands'
LIFT BLOCKSREAR SUPPORT POIMTFRONT SUPPORT POINT
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Towing
lf the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional
towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another
vehjcle with just a rope or chain. lt is very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.
Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on
the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the
vehicle.
Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses tlvo pivoting
arms that go under the tires lfront or rear) and lifts them
off the ground. The other two tires remain on the
ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be
seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted.
Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables
with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of
the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of
the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and
body can be seriously damaged if thjs method of towing
is attempted. This methed of towing the CR-V is
unaccePtable.
The onlv recommended way of towing the CR-V is on a
flat-bed truck. Two wheel drive CR-V's may also be
towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Towing the four-wheel dlive CR-v with only two
wheels on the ground will damage parts of the 4wD
system. It this vehicle is damaged, it should be towed
on a flat-bed truck ol trailel.
It the 2 wheel drive CR-v is towed wiih all tour wheels
on the ground, do the following:
Manual Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Shift the transmission in Neutral
Automatic Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Sta rt the engine.
. Shift to lD.l position. then E position.
. Turn off the engine.
lmproper towing preparation will damage the
transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. lf
you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine,
the vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed truck.
lf the vchicle is towed with four wheels on the ground,
il is best to tow the vehicle no larther than 50 miles (80
km), and keep the speed below 35 mph {55 km/h).
Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by ihe bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers ale not dosigned
to support the vehicle's weight.
Front:
Rear:
lOwlNG HOOKS .ndTIE DOWN BRACKETS
TIE DOWN BRACKET
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SuspensionSection 18
BrakesSec'tion 19
Air ConditioningSection 22
* When using a new belt, adjust deflection or tension to new values. Run the engine for 5 minutes then turn it off.
Readjust deflection or tension to used belt values.
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Unit of length: mm {in)
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEW)
WheelalignmentCamber FrontRearCaster FrontTotaltoe FrontnearFront wheel turning angle Inward wheelOutward wheel
0"00' 1 1'- 1"00' 1 1'2"10' ! 1"0J3(011/8)rN 2 ri (1/161 1/r6)37"00' ! 231'30'(Referencei
Wheel bearingEnd playFrontRear0 - 0.05 {0- 0.002}0 - 0.05 (0 0.002i
Rim runout Aluminum wheel AxialBadialSteelwheel AxialRadial
STANOARD (NEW)SERVICE LIMIT
0 - 0.7 (0 0.03)0,0.7 (0 - 0.03)0 1.0 (0 - 0.04)0 - 1.0 {0 - 0.04)
2.0 (0.08)'r.5 {0.06)2.0 {0.08)1.s (0.06)
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEWI
Parking brakeleverPlay in stroke at 196 N (20 kgf,44lbf)lever force
To be locked when Dulled: 2 - 6 notches
Foot brake pedalPedal height (with tloor mat removed)
Free playNT
155 (6 1/8)161 (6 5/16)1 5 (1/16 - 3/16)
Master cylinderPiston-to-pushrod clearance0 - 0.4 (0- 0.02)
Disc brakeDisc thickness Front '97, '98 models'99, '00 modelsDisc runoutDisc parallelismPad thickness
FrontFrontFront
STANDARD {NEW'SERVICE LIMIT
22.9 - 23.1 (0.902 - 0.909)23.6 23.8 (0.929 - 0.937)
10.5 - 11.5 (0.4't 0.45)
21.0 (0.83)
21.0 (0.83)
0.10 {0.004)0.015 (0.0006)
1.6 (0.06)
Rear brake drumLD.Lining thickness
2r9.9 220.0 (8.657 - 8.661)3.9 - 4.5 (0.15 - 0.18)221.O 8.70112.0 (0.08)
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEWI
Air conditioningLubricant type:KEIHIN SP 10 (P/N 38897 - Pl3 - A01AH or 38899 -
Pl3 - A01)Lubricant capacity Condensermf {floz, lmp oz) EvaporatorLine or hoseReceiver
25 (5/6,0.9)
40 {1 1/3, 1.4)10 {1/3,0.4)10(.]/3,0.4)
Compressor(KEIHIN)Lubricant type: SP 10Lubricant capacity ml ({l 02, lmp oz}Stator coil resistance at 68'F (20"C) OPulley-to-pressuae plate clearance
130'3'{4 1fi'3o, 4.6;"}3.05 - 3.350.51 0.15 (0.02 1 0.006)
Compressor belt*Deflection with 98 N (10 kgl,22lblibetween pulleys7.5 - 10.5 {0.30 - 0.41) with used belt5.0 - 7.0 (0.20 - 0.28) with new belt
Belt tension N (kgf, lbf)Measured with belt tension gauge390 - 540 (40 55,88-120)withusedbelt740 - 880 {75 90, 170 - 200) with new belt
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METRICITEMENGLISHNOTES
AIR CONDITIONINGCooling capacity3,520 Kcal/h j 14,000 BTU/h
Compressor Type/manutacturerNo. of cylinderCaPacityMax. speedLubricant capacityLubricant type
Scroll/KElHlN
85.7 mf/rev | 5.23 cu'in/rev10,000 rpm130mf 1 algIlozsP-10
Condenser TypeCorrugated fin
Evaporator TypeCorrugated fin
Blower TypeMotor inputSpeed controlMax. capacity
Sirocco fan200 w 112 v4-Speeo440 m3/h 15,500 cu fvh
Temperature control
Compressor clutch TypePower consumptionDry, single plate, poly-V-belt drive40 W max./12 VAt 68'F (20 C)
Befrigerant TypeOuantity
HFC-134a 1R-134a)zoo o' g 24j an oz
STEERING SYSTEMTypeOverall ratioTurns, lock to lockSteering wheel diameter
Power assisted, rack and pinion
SUSPENSIONType Front
Bear
Shock absorber Front and Rear
Independent double wishbone, coil springwith stabilizerIndependent double wishbone, coil springwith stabilizerTelescopic, hydraulic nitrogen gas tilled
WHEEL ALIGNMENTCamber
CasterTotaltoe
FronthearFrontFrontRear0inln 1/16 in0mmln2mm
0'- r"00'2.10'
BRAKE SYSTEMTvpe
Pad surface areaLining surface areaParking brake
Front
RearFrontRearTvpe
Power-assisted selt-ad,ustingventilated discPower assisted self-adiusting drum49 cm, x 2 7.6 sq-in x 273 cm, x2 11.3 sq-in x 2Mechanical actuating, rear two wheel brakes
Drum brake
TIRESize and pressureSee tire inlormation label.
ELECTRICALBafteryStarterAlternator
In under-dash fuse/relay boxIn under hood fuse/relay box
In underhood ABS fuse/relay boxHeadlightsFront turn signal lights
Front parking lightsFront side marker lightsRear side marker lightsRear turn signal lightsErake/parking lightsBack-up lightsCeiling lights {fronvrear)License plate lightSpotlightsHigh mount brake lightlgnition key lightAshtray lightGauge lightsIndicator lightslllLrmination and pilot IightsHeater illumination lights
12 V, 36 AH/s HR12V 1.0, 1.1 kW12V 100A
7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A'100 A7.5 4,20 A. 40 A12V 60/55 W12 V- 21 W ('97 model),12 V - 27 W ('98-00 models)12V 5 W {'97 model),3 CP ('98 - 00 models)12V-8W12 V,3 CP12V-21W12 V 2115 W12V 21 CP (18 W)12V-8W12V-8W12V-5W12V -21W
12 V- 1.4 W12V 1.4 W12 V 1.4 W,3 W,3.4 W12V-0.84W, 1.12 W, 1.4 W,3 W, LED12 V - 0.84 W, 1.4 W, LED12 V,1.4 W
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Engine RemovaUlnstallation
OOI{TROL PI
Removal (cont'dl
31. Remove the shift cable. Take care not to bend the
cable when removing it. Always replace any kinked
cable with new one (Afl-).
SNAP PIN
sHtFT CABttOOVEB
8 x 1.25 mmt2 N.m 12.2 lgtr'l'',,16 tbf.ftl
Remove the right damper fork (see section 18).
Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see
section 18),
Remove the driveshafts (see section t6). Coat allprecision-finished surface with clean engine oil. Tieplastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
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34.
Make marks on the transfer companion flange andpropeller shaft as shown. Use these marks to set thepropeller shaft in the proper position when rein-
stalling (4WD).
Remove the four bolts securing the propeller shaft,then separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
companion flange (4WD).
E x 1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 lgt.m, 24 lbt'ftlRepl€ce.
37. Lower the hoist,
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Troubleshooting
General Troubleshootin g
Check the following before you begin:
. Has the suspension been modified in a way that would affect steering?
. Are tire sizes, tire variety and air pressure correct?
. ls the steering wheel original equipment or equivalent?
. ls the power steering pump belt properly adjusted?
. ls steering fluid reservoir filled to proper level?
. ls the engine idle speed correct and steady?
Hard Steering (Check the power assist, see page 17-12. lf the force is over 29 N (3.0 kgl 6.6 lbfl, proceed with this troubleshooting.i
Abnormalthiidpressure (Iluidpressure is toohigh)
Relief pressuretoo low
Faulty valve body unit
Abnormal
Check the teed and return circuit lines and hosebetween the gearbox and pump for clogging anddeformation.
Normal line and hose
Check the pump fluid pressure(see page 17-16 or 17-17).Measure steady state lluid pres-
sure at idle with the pressure con-trol valve and the shut-off valve (it
so equipped) fully open.The fluid pressure should be 1,500kPa (15 kgf/cm,,213 psi)or less.
Normal
Check the flow control valve (see page 17 26).. Check the valv€ lor smooth movement in the hous-ing.. Check the relief valve for leaks.
Check the pump fluid pressure(see page 17-16 or l7-17).Measure pump relief pressure atidle with the pressure controlvalve and the shut'off valve lil soequipped) fully closed.The fluid pressure should be 6,9007,800 kPa (70 - 80 kgflcm,, 1,000- 1,140 psi).
Normal relief pressure
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Go to page 17 5Faulty pump assemblyFaulty flow control valve
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Suspension
Special Tools ............. 18-2
Component Locations
lndex ................ ...... 18-3
Wheel Alignment
Service lnformation ......................,.. 18-4
Camber .................. 18-4
Caster ............... ...... 18-5
Front Toe Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-5
Rear Toe Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-6
Turning Angle Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-6
Wheel/Hub Inspection
Bearing End Play .......................,...... 18-7
Wheel Runout ....... 18-7
Front Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement ..... 18-8
Knuckle/Hub Replacement ............. 18-9
Lower Ball Joint Replacement ....... 18-15
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 18-16
Front Damper
Removal ................. 18-16
Disassembly/lnspection .................. 18-1 7
Reassembly ........... 18-18
lnstallation ............. 18-18
Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement ..... 18-19
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement ...... 18-20
Upper Arm Bushing
Replacement ..... 18-23
Rear Damper
Removal ................. 18-23
Disassembly/1nspection .................. 18-24
Reassembly ........... 18-25
lnstallation ............. 18-25
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Component Locations
Front Suspension:
Rear Suspension:
STABILIZER BAR
REAR OAMPER
LOWER ARM
STABILIZER BAR
LOWER ARM
UPPER ARM
COMPENSATOB ARM
TRAILING ARM
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Wheel Alignment
Caster
For proper inspection/adjustment of the wheel align-ment, check and adjust these items before checkinq thealignment:
. Check that the suspension is not modified.. Check the tire size and tire pressure.
. Check th( runout of the wheels and t;res,. Check the suspension ball joints. (Hold a wheel withyour hands, and move it up and down and right andleft to check for wobbling.)
Inspection
Use commercially-available computerized four wheelalignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (cast-
er, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equip-ment manufacturer's instructions.
Check the caster angle.
Caster angle: 2'10':t 1"
lf out of specification, check for bent or damagedsuspension components.
1.
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Camber
Inspection
Use commercially-available computerized lour wheelalagnment equipment to measure wheel alignment (cast,
er, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equip,ment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the camber angle.
Camber angle:
Front: 0'00' 1 1"
Rear: - 1' :! 1"
2. lf out of specification, check for bent or damagedsuspensron components.
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Wheel Alignment
Turning Angle Inspection
Use commercially-available computerized four wheelalignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster,
camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipmentmanufacturer's instructions.
1. Turn the wheel right and left while applying thebrake, and measure the turning angle of bothwneets.
Turning angle:
Inward wheel: 37.00'
Outward wheel lreference): 31.30'
2.lf the turning angle
check for be nt or
nenIs.
is not within the specifications,
damaged suspension compo-
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