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

Symptom-to-Component Chart
Hydraulic System
Before troubleshooting a problem on Hydraulic system, check the self-diagnosis Dl ('97 - 98) or Lq ('99 - 00) indicator
light indication. lf the El or E indicator light indicates a trouble code, perform the electrical troubleshooting according to
the Electrical System-to-Component Chart. lf the Ol or E indicator light does not indicate a trouble code and failure is not
found on the electrical troubleshooting, perform the hydraulic troubleshooting following the chart.
SYMPTOMCheck these items on the
PROBABLE CAUSE List
Check these items on
the NOTES List
Engine runs, but vehicle does not move in any gear.1r2FAt?82?K,L.R,S
Vehicle moves in El. @, but not in lE. E, E, or E, position6, 8, 9, 10, 29, 52c,M,o
Vehicle moves in [D!. E, E. E, E, but not in E] position.al
Vehicle moves in .&1, E. E, E, E, but not in E position4,6, 14, 15c,L.o
Vehicle moves in E position.10 , 12, 13, 'l4, '16, 2A, 32, 33, 34
Excessive idle vibration1,2, 18,3'1,35, 44, 46, 41B,K,L
Poor acceleration; flares on starting off in E, Di position
or E position
Stall rpm hish in El, El, E, E, E Position
Stall rpm hiqh in E, E, E, E position
1,2,3,6,37, 40K,L,R
6, 8, 10C,D
Stall rpm high in E positionc,D
Stall rpm high in hl position14N
Stall rpm low17,31, 44, 46, 47R
No shift18, 19, 39, 47, 48G,L
Fails to shift in Pr, E position or E position; from 1st to
3rd gear
21, 48
Fails to shift in EJ, E position or E position; from 1st to
4th gear
21,22, 47
Erratic upshifting
fz upshlft. ,3 ripshlft, 3r. up+ilft57
ffi20, 47
il21, 4A
3-4 upshift22, 47
Harsh upshift ('l-2)12, 18, 19,2A,49, 50, 56, 57
Harsh upshift (2-3)13, 1A, 19,23,26,28, 49, 50, 56, 57C,D.E,H,L
Harsh upshift {3-4)14,1A, 19,24,27,28, 49, 50, 56. 57C, D, E, I,L
Harsh downshitt (2-1)18, 19,23, 42,53,56,51o
Harsh downshift (3-2)12, 18,19,24,41,42, 54. 56, 57, 58
Harsh downshift (4-3)13,'1A, 19, 25, 41, 42, 55, 56, 57C, D, E, I
Flares on 2-3 upshift13,1A,19,23,26,50FI
Flares on 3-4 upshift14, 1A, 19,24,27,50E,L,N
Excessive shock on 2-3 upshift13. '18, 19 , 23, 26, 42, 49 , 50, 51E.L.N
Excessive shock on 3-4 upshift14, 1A, 19,24,27 , 42, 49,50,51E,L,N
Late shift from N position to ld or Erl position. or to E
position
10, 29M
Late shift from E position to E position4, 14,20,51o
Noise from transmission in all shift lever positions2,36K,L.O
Vehicle does not accelerate more than 3l mph (50 km/h).11
(cont'd)
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Symptom-to-Component Chart
Hydraulic System (cont'd)
SYMPTOMCheck these items on thePROBABLE CAUSE ListCheck these items onthe NOTES Lisr
Shift lever does not operate smoothly.o, JdPFails to shift; stuck in 4th gear.14, 41 , 48
Transmission will not shift into park in E position.6, 38, 61PStall rpm high; all clutch pressures are in specification.40D,K,OLock-up clutch does not disengage.18, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49,50,57
Lock-up clutch does not operate smoothly.14, 40, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50. 57Lock-up clutch does not engage.'t8, 40, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50, 56, 57Vibration in all positions.
No engine braking in I position.59
Shift position indicator does not indicate anv position,6. 38, 60
PROBABLE CAUSE
I 33 Thrust washer worn/damaged
ATF pump worn or binding34Clutch clearance incorrect
Regulator valve stuck or regulator valvespflng wornDrive plate delective or transmission mtsas-sembled
Servo valve stuck5ttTorque converter housing or transmissionhousing bearing worn/damagedMainshaft worn/damaged
Shift cable broken/out of adjustmentATF strainer clogged
7Final gears worn/damaged38Shift cable is worn where it attaches to thetransmission or at the body mountsIOne-way (sprag) clutch worn/damaged
1st gears worn/damaged {2 gears)39Modulator valve stuck10lst clutch defective40Torque converter check valve stuck112nd gears worn/damaged (2 gears)41Foreign material in separator plate't22nd clutch defectiveCPB valve stuck
t53rd clutch defective43Lock-up timing valve stuck144th clutch defective44Lock-up shift valve stucktcReverse gears worn/damaged (3 gears)Lock-up control valve stuck16Excessive ATF46Lock-up clutch Diston defective17Torque converter one-way clutch defective47Shift control solenoid valve A defecttve
18Linear solenoid assemblv defective (,98 - OOmodels)48Shift control solenoid valve B dsfectrve
49Lock-up control solenoid valve A defective'19CPC valve stuckLock-up control solenoid valve B deleqtve20l-2 shift valve stuck51Servo control valve stuck212-3 shift valve stuck52lst accumulator defective3-4 shift valve stuck53Foreign material in 2nd exhaust orifice2nd accumulator defective54Foreign material in 3rd exhaust orifice3rd accumulator defectiveForeign material in 4th exhaust orifice4th accumulator defective56Mainshaft speed sensor defective262nd orifice control valve stuckCountershaft speed sensor defective273-4 orifice control valve stuck583rd sub accumulator defective2aForeign material in main orifice59lst-hold clutch defective29Foreign material in lst orifice60A/T gear position switch defective or out ofadjustment30Foreign material in reverse orifice
31Engine output low61Park gear mechanism defective32Needle bearing worn/damaged
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The following symptom can be caused
by improper repair or assemblYCheck these items
. lmproper clutch clearance
. lmproper gear clearance
One-way (sprag) clutch installed upside down
Park lever installed upside down
Shift fork bolt not installed
Vehicle creeps in N position.
Vehicle does not move in E, [D.lj, or E
position.
Transmission locks up in E position.
Excessive drag in transmission.ATF pump binding and seizure
Use proper tools when replacing the ATF pump gears, and be careful
to damage the ATF pump when torque down the main valve body.
Check that the shift fork bolt is installed on the shift fork shaft
not
Excessive vibration, rpm related.Torque converter not fully seated in ATF pump
Reverse selector hub installed upside downNoise only with wheels moving.
Mainshaft oil seal po9s out.Mainshaft oil seal improperly installed
lnstallthe mainshaft oil seal tlush with the torque converter housing lf
the mainshaft oil seal is installed into the torque converter housing until
it bottoms. it will block the fluid return passage and result in damage
Various shifting problems.. Springs improperly installed
. Valves improperly installed
Harsh upshift.Check valve balls not installed
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Symptom-to-Com ponent Chart
Hydraulic System (cont'd)
NOTES
See flushing procedure, page l4-264 and 265,
BSet idle rpm in gear to specified idle speed. lf still no good, adjust motor mounts as outlined in enginesection of this manual.
clf the large clutch piston O-ring is broken, inspect the piston groove for rough machining.
Dlf the clutch pack is seized or is excessively worn. inspect the other clutches fot wear, and check the orificecontrol valves, CPC valve, and linear solenoid for free movement.
lf the linear solenoid is stuck, inspect the clutches for wear.
lf the 1-2 shift valve is stuck closed. the transmission will not upshift. lf stuck open, the transmission hasno lst gear.
Hlf the 2nd orifice control valve is stuck, inspect the 2nd and 3rd clutch Dacks for wear.
lf the 3-4 orifice control valve is stuck, inspect the 3rd and 4th clutch packs for wear.
Jlf the clutch pressure control valve is stuck closed. the transmission will not shift out of lst gear.
Klmproper alignment of main valve body and torque converter housing may cause ATF pump seizure. Thesymptoms are mostly an rpm-related ticking noise or a high-pitched squeak.
Llf the ATF strainer is clogged with particles of steel or aluminum, inspect the ATF pump and differentialpinion shaft. lf both are OK and no cause for the contamination is found, replace the torque converter.
Mlf the lst clutch feed pipe guide in the end cover is scored by the mainshaft. inspect the ball bearing forexcessive movement in the transmission housing. lf oK, replace the end cover as it is dented. The o-rinounder the guide is probably worn.
N' Replace the mainshaft if the bushing for the 4th feed pipe is loose or damaged, lf the 4th feed pipe is darrFaged or out of round. replace the end cover.' Replace the mainshaft if the bushing for the l st feed pipe is loose or damaged. lf the 1st feed pipe is dam-aged or out of round, replace it.
oA worn or damaged sprag clutch is mostly a result of shifting the transmission in E!. E, or E positionwhile the wheels rotate in reverse. such as rocking the vehicle in snow.
PInspect the frame for collision damage.
lnspect for damage and wear:
l. Reverse selector gear teeth chamfers.
2. Engagement teeth chamfers of countershaft 4th and reverse gear.
3. Shift fork for scuff marks in center.
4. Differential pinion shaft for wear under pinion gears.
5. Bottom of 3rd clutch for swirl marks.
Replace items 1, 2, 3. and 4 if worn or damaged. lf transmission makes a clicking, grinding, or whirring noise,also replace mainshaft 4th gear, reverse idler gear, and countershaft 4th gear in addition to 1,2, 3, or 4.lf differential pinion shaft is worn, overhaul differential assembly, replace ATF strainer, and thoroughly cjeantransmission, flush torque converter. cooler, and lines,lf bottom of 3rd clutch is swirled and transmission makes gear noise. replace the countershaft and final drivenoear,
Be very careful not to damage the torque converter housing when replacing the main ball bearing. you
may also damage the ATF pump when you torque down the main valve body. This will result in ATF pumpseizure if not detected. Use the Drooer tools.
SInstall the main seal flush with the torque converter housing. lf you push it into the torque converterhousing until it bottoms out, it will block the fluid return passage and result in damage.
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Road Test
NOTE: Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator tan comes on).
1. Before testing, check the transmission fluid level, see page 14-160.
2. Apply the parking brake and block the wheels. start the engine, then shift to E {'97 - 98) or E {'gg - 00) position
while pressing the brake pedal. Press the accelerator pedal and release it suddenly. The engine should not stall.
3. Repeat same test in E position ('97 - 98 models).
4. Test-drive the vehicle on a flat road in the E or E position. Check that the shift points occur at approximate speeds
shown on a flat road. Also check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.
Throttle position sensor voltage represents the throttle opening. Monitor it with the Honda PGM Tester or as follows:
a. Unbolt the PCM for road testing; reJer to page 14-58.
b. Set the digital multimeter to check throttle position sensor voltage between these terminals on the PCM:
. '97 Model: Between terminals D'! (+) and A9 (-) or A22 {-}
. '98 - OO Models; Between terminals C27 (+) and 820 (-) or 822 {-)
BACKPROBE ADAPTER
BACKPROBE SETorsAz - 001moA(two roquircdl
STACKING PATCH
CORD
DIGiTAL MULTIMETER
{Comm€rcirllY .vailablc}KS-AHM-32-003,or equival.nt
'97 Model:PCM CONNECTORS
'98 - 0O Models:
A l32Pt
Wire side of female terminals
PCM CONNECTORS
B {25Pt c l31P}
(cont'd)
LGl (BRN/BLK)
'. //B 1 l'o ti , jl. to a 2r / / 11111t1.t nait la t1 t213tr / t6t, tl / / / / 1 3 / 10n v
t-'a:IM-&E -Llfiffi-fl)\"".'E
Wire side ot female termanals14-157
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Road Test
(cont'd)
lgrr or E Position:
Upshift
NOTE:
. Lock-upON:The lock-up control solenoid valve A turns ON.. Lock-up OFF: The lock-up control solenoid valve A turns OFF.
4. Accelerate to about 35 mph (57 km/h) so the transmission is in 4th. then shift from E or E position to E position.The vehicle should immediately begin slowing down from engine braking.
5. Check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage in the following positions.
E {1st Gear) Position
Accelerate from a stop at full throttle, Make sure there is no abnormal noise or clutch slippage.Upshifts should not occur with the shift lever in this position.
E (2nd cear) Position
Accelerate from a stop at fuI throttre. Make sure there is no abnormar noise or crutch srippage.Upshifts and downshifts should not occur with the shift lever in this position.
E (Reverse) Position
Accelerate from a stop at full throttle. and check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.
6. Test in E (Park) Position
Park the vehicle on slope (approx. 16"), apply the parking brake, and shift into E position. Release the brake; the vehi-cle should not move.
Throftle OpsningUnit of sps€dlsi + 2nd2nd * 3rd3rd + ilthLock-up ON
Throttle position sensor
voltage: 0.75 V
mph9-1220-2328-33
km/h15-1945-5334-40
Throttle position sensor
voltage; 2.25 V
mph22-2643-49oz - ott68-74
km/h35-4169-7999 - 108109 - 118
Fully-opened throttle,
Throttle position sensor
voltage: 4.5 V
mph37-43101 - 11190 - 101
k-/h60-69111 - 124163 - 179145 - 163
Downshift
Throttle OpeningUnit ot speedLock-up OFFi{th + 3rd3rd * 2ndznd + lst
Fully-closed throttle,
Throttle position sensor
voltage; 0.5 V
mpn19-231A - 2'l6 - 10 {3rd - 1st)
km/h5t-5D29-3410 - 15 (3rd * 1st)
Fully-opened throttle,
Throttle position sensor
voltage: 4,5 V
mph88-9986-9657 -6426-32
km/h142 - 't59138 - 15492 - 10342-51
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Stall Speed
Test
CAUTION:
. To prevent transmission damage, do not te3t stall speed for mors than 10 s€€onds at a time'
. Do not shift the lever while raising th€ engine spsed.
. Be sure to remove tho pressuro gauge bofore testing stall speed,
1. Before testing, check the transmission fluid level, s€e page 14-160.
2. Engage the parking brake and block all four wheels
3. Connect the tachometer, and start the engane.
4. Make sure the Ay'C switch is OFF
5. After the engine haswarmed upto normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on),shiftinto@ position.
6. Fully press the brake pedal and accelerator for 6 to 8 seconds, and note engine speed '
j. A|ow 2 minutes for cooling, then repeat the test in E, E ('97 - 98). E {'99 - 00}, and E positions. Stall speed should
be the same in E, E, E, tr. and E positions
Stall Speed rpm:
Specitication: 2,550 rpm
S€rvice Limit: ?,400 - 2.700 rpm
TROUBLEPROBAELE CAUSE
Stall rpm high in El, E, E, E and E
positions
ATF pump output is low
Clogged ATF strainer
Pressure regulator valve stuck closed
Slipping clutch
Stall rpm high in E positionSlippage of 1st clutch, 1st-hold clutch, or 1st gear one-way clutch
Stall rpm high in E positionSlippage of 2nd clutch
stall rpm high in E! or E positionSlippage of 1st clutch or 1st gear one-way clutch
Stall rpm high in E positionSlippage of 4th clutch
Stall rpm low in [dd, E. E, E, ana E
positions
. Engine output low
. Torque converter one-way clutch slipping
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Fluid Level
Checking
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-
ston,
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating tempera-ture (the radiator fan comes on)
Park the vehicle on level ground. Turn off theengine.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the trans-mission, and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick into the transmission.
DIPSTICK
Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. lt
should be between the upper and lower marKs.
lf the level is below the lower mark. pour the recom-mended fluid into the filler hole to bring it to the uppermark, Always use Genuine Honda Premium FormulaAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift oualitv.
lt
El--
UPPERMARKMARK
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7. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission in the
direction shown.
DIPSTICK
FRONT
-'-Y'
Insrall the dipstick within
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Pressure Testing
Changing
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-
sion.
1. Bring the transmission up to operating temperature
(the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle.
Park the vehicle on level ground. turn the engane
off. then remove the drain Plug.
NOTE: lf a cooler flusher is to be used, see page
14-264 and 14-265.
TRANSMISSIONEND COVER
DRAIN18 x 1.5 mmSEALING WASHEBReplace.49 N.m {5.0 kgt.m, 36 lbf.tl)
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer,
then refill the transmission with the recommended
fluid to the uDper mark on the dipstick. Always use
Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) Using a non-Honda ATF
can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
4WD;
2.9 { (3.1 US qt. 2.6 lmp qt) 8t change
5.8 ? {7.2 US $, 6.0 lmp qt} at ovethaul
2WD:
2.7 | l2.S US qt,2.1lmp qtl ai change
5.9 ? {6.2 US $, 5.2 lmp qtl at ovolhaul
2.
a
a
1.
Wlrile testing, be careful of the rotaling wheols.
Mako sure lifts, iacks, and safety stands ar€ placed
properly (see scction 11.
Before testing, be sure the transmission fluid is
filled to the proPer level.
4WD:
Raise the vehicle (see section 11.
2WD:
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
securely supported. Set the parking brake, and block
both rear wheels securely.
Allow all four wheels {4WD) or front wheels (2wD}
to rotate freely.
Warm up the engine (the radiator fan comes on),
then stop it and connect the tachometer.
Connect the oil pressure gauges to each inspection
hole securely, and do not allow dust or other foreign
particles to enter the inspection holes.
TOROUE: 18 N'm ll.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
5.
A/T PRESSURE HOS€,2210 mm07MAJ - PYiOllA
{4 Requircd}
,4'/"' ,a
W'
A/T PRESSURE HOSEADAPTER07MAJ - PYt0120(il Rcquiledl
6. Measure the following Pressure:. Line Pressure ..........,14-162
. 1st. 1st-hold Clutch Pressure .............'. 14-162
. 2nd,3rd and 4th Clutch Pressure .......... 14-163
7. Install new sealing washers and the sealing bolts in
the inspection holes, and tighten to the specified
toroue.
(cont'd)
A/T OIL PRESSUREGAUGE SET W/PANEL07{06 - 0020400
/4\\-J-- (
+..\.-.\-'-\
A/T LOW PBESSUREGAUGE w/PANEL07406 - 0070300
TOROUE: 18 N'm 11.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
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Pressure Testing
(cont'd)
Line Proslure, lst Clutch, lst.hold Clutch prsssuro Measuromont
1. Start the engine, and shift to E or @ position.
2. Run the engine at 2,000 rpm, then measure line pressure. Higher pressure may be indicated if measurements aremade in shift lever positions other than E or @ position.
shift to E ('97 - 98) or E ('99 - oo) position and hold the engine at 2.ooo rpm, then measure 1st clutch pressure.
Shift to E position and hold the engine at 2,000 rpm, then measure lst-hotd ctutch Dressure.
LOCK.UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVEA/B ASSEMBLY
4.
PRESSURESHIFT LEVER
POSmONSYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSEFLUID PRESSURE
StandaldService Limit
LineEor@No (or low)
line pressure
Torque converter.
ATF pump, pres-
sure regulator,
torque converter
check valve
830 - 880 kPa(8.5 * 9.0 kgflcm,,
120 - '130 psi)
780 kPa
{8.0 kgf/cm,, 'l10 psi)
1st ClutchE (97 - 98)
E ('se - oo)
No or low 1st
pressurelst Clurch
lst-hold
ClutchtrNo or low lst-
hold pressure1st-hold Clutch
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