piston ring HONDA CR-V 1997 RD1-RD3 / 1.G User Guide

lllustrated Index (cont'd)
NOTE: New rod bearings
(see pages 7-91.
must be selected by matching connecting rod assembly and crankshaft identification markings
PISTON INSTALLANON DIRECTION:
Lubricate all internal parts with engine oil
during reassembly.EXHAUST
INTAKE
PISTON RINGSReplacement. page 7-18Measurdment, page 7-17Alignm€nt, page 7-18
PISTONInspection, page 7-12
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PISTON PINRemoval, page 7-14
Installation, page 7-15Inspection. page 7-16
ENGINC BLOCKCylinder bore inspection. pago 7-13
Warpage inspoction, Page 7-'13
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CAPlnstallation, page 7-20NOTE: Install the caps so thebearing recess is on thesame side as the recessin the rod.
CONNECTING ROD CAP8 x 0.75 mm31 N.m {3.2 kgl.m.23 tbf.ftl
CONNECTING
COiINECI'ING RODBEARINGSClearance, page 7-8
Solection. page 7-9
NUT
End play, page 7-6Selection, page 7-14
Inspect the top ot each cylinder borefor carbon build up or a ridgebelore removing the piston.
Remove the ridge if necessary, page 7-10Apply engine oil to the bolt threads.NOTE: After torquing each bearingcap, rotate the crankshaft to check forbinding.
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Pistons and
Crankshaft
Selection
Connecting Rod Code Location
Numbers have been stamped on the side of each con-
necting rod as a code for the size of the big end. Use
lhem, and the letters stamped on the crankshaft (codes
for rod journal size), to choose the correct bearings.
lf the codes are indeciDherable because of an accumula-
tion of dirt and dust, do not scrub them with a wire
brush or scraper. Clean them only with solvent or deter-
gent.
8€aring ldentif ication
aolor code is on theedge oltne Deanng.
Larger big end bore
---------------r. sma er bearino {thicker)
RedPinkGreen
PinkGreenBrown
GreenBrownBlack
GreenBrownElackBlue
Half of number isstamped on beanngcap and the othelhalf is stamped onrod.
Connecting Rod Journal Code Locations {Lettersl
llAort ll
llBo'll ll
llcotrll ll
I l-.. ilril It-lSmaller'odSmallerbeanng(thicker)
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Removal
Remove the oil pan assembly.
Remove the right side cover.
1.
Remove the oil screen.
Remove the oil pump.
OIL SCREEN
(cont'd)
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OIL PUMP
5. Remove the baffle plate.
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Pistons and Crankshaft
Removal (cont'dl
6. Remove the bolts. To prevent warpage, unscrew the
bolts in sequence 1/3 turn at a time; repeat the
sequence until all bolts are loosened.
Remove the rod caps/bearings and main caps/bear-
ings, Keep all caps/bearings in order
Lift the crankshaft out of the engine. being careful
not to damage the journals.
7.
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9.
10.
Remove the upper bearing halves from the connecting
rods, and set them aside with their respective caps.
Reinstall the main caps and bearings on the engine
in proper order.
lf you can feel a ridge of metal or hard carbon
around the top of each cvlinder, remove it with a
ridge reamer. Follow the reamer manufacturer's
instructions. lf the ridge is not removed, it may
damage the pistons as they 8re pushed out.
12.
11.
14.
Use the wooden handle of a hammer to drive the
pistons out.
13.Reinstall the connecting rod bearings and caps after
removing each piston/connecting rod assembly.
To avoid mixup on reassembly, mark each piston/
connecting rod assembly with its cylinder number.
NOTE: The existing number on the connecting rod
does not indicate its position in the engine, it indi-
cates the rod bore size.
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Piston PinsConnecting Rods
Assemble the Piston Pin Tools as shown.
PISTON BASE HEAO07HAF -PL20102
PISTON BASE07973 - 6570500
Adjust the length A of the piston pin dflver.
A: 49.70 mm 11.957 in)
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3. Place the piston on the piston base, and press the
pin out with a hydraulic press. Make sure that the
recessed portion of the piston aligns with the lips
on the collar.
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Removal
1.
PISTON07973 -
PISTON PIN BASE INSERT07GAF - PH60300
PISTON PIN DRIVER SHAFT07973 - PEt 0310
PILOT COLLAR07LAF - PR30100Embossod mark facing up.
Selection
Each rod falls into one of four tolerance ranges (from 0
to + 0.024 mm {0 to + 0.0009 in). in 0.006 mm (0.0002 in)
increments) depending on the size of its big end bore.
lt's then stamped with a number 1.1.2,3, or 4) indicating
the range.
You may find any combination ot 1,2,3, or 4 in any
engrne.
Normal Bore Size: ,18.0 mm (1.89 in)
Inspect the connecting rod for cracks and heat damage.
CONNECTING ROD BOREREFENENCE NUMBERHalf of number is stamped onbearing cap, the other half onconnectno roo.
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Piston Rings
End Gap
2.
1.Using a piston, push a new ring into the cylinder
bore 15 - 20 mm (0.6 0.8 in) from the bottom
Measure the piston ring end-gap with a feeler
ga uge:
. lf the gap is too small, check to see if you have
the proper rings for your engine.
. lf the gap is too large, recheck the cylinder bore
diameter against the wear limits on page 7 '13.
Piston Ring End-Gap:
Top Ring
Standard (Newl:0.20 - 0.30 mm
10.008 - 0.012 inl
Service Limit: 0.60 mm {0.024 inl
Second Ring
Standard lNew): 0.i10 - 0.55 mm
{0.016 - 0.022 inl
Service Limit: 0.70 mm (0.028 in)
Oil Ring
Standard (Newl: 0.20 - 0.50 mm
10.008 - 0.020 in)
Service Limit: 0.70 mm (0.028 in)
PISTON RING
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Ring-to-Groove Glearance
After installing a new set of rings, measure the ring-to-
groove clearances:
Top Ring Clearance:
Standard {New}: 0.055 - 0.080 mm
10.0022 - 0.0031 inl
Service Limit: 0.13 mm 10,005 inl
Second Ring Clearance:
Standard {Newl: 0.035 - 0.060 mm
{0.001'l - 0.0024 inl
Service Limit: 0,13 mm 10.005 inl
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Piston Rings
2.
Replacement
1.Using a ring expander, remove the old piston rings.
Clean all the ring grooves thoroughly with a
squared-off broken ring or a ring gtoove cleaner
with a blade to fit the piston grooves.
The top ring groove is 1.2 mm (0.042 in) wide, rhe
second ring groove is 1.2 mm (0.042 in) wide, and
the oil ring groove is 2.8 mm (0.11 in) wide. File
down a blade if necessary.
Do not use a wire brush to clean ring lands, or cutring lands deeper with cleaning tool.
3. Install the new rings in the proper sequence andposition (shown in the right column).
NOTE: lfthe piston is to be separated from the con-
necting rod, do not install new rings yet.
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RING EXPANDER
Alignment
l. Installthe rings as shown.
Piston Ring Dimensions:
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Top Ring {standard}:
A: 3.1 mm (0.12 in)
B: 1.2 mm 10.05 inl
Second Ring (standard):
A: 3.'1 mm (0. f 3 in)
B: 1.2 mm (0.05 in)
NOTE: The manufacturing marks must
upward.
be tacing
MARK
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'97 - 98 models:
'99 - O0 mod€ls:
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Crankshaft Oil Seal
Rotate the rings in their grooves to make sure they
do not bind.
Position the ring end gaps as shownl
SECOND RING GAP
Appror.90"
DO NOT position any ring gap
at piston thrust surfaces,
OIL RINGGAPAppror.90'TOP RI.IIG GAPSPACER GAP
DO NOT position any ring gap
in line with the piston pin hole.OIL RING GAP
1.
lnstallation
The seal mating surface on the block should be dry
Apply a light coat of oil to the crankshaft and to the
lip of the seal.
Drive the crankshaft oil seal squarely into the right
sroe cover.
DRIVER
lnstall seal with thepart number sidefacing out.
Confirm that the clearance is equal all the way around
with a feeler gauge.
Clearance:0.5 - 0.8 mm {0.02 - 0.03 inl
NOTE| Refer to pages 7 23 and 8-10 for installation
of the oil oumD side crankshait oil seal.
0.5-0.8 mm{O.02 0.03 in)
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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
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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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Clutch Pedal
Adiustment
NOTE:
. To check the clutch interlock switch and clutch
switch, see section 23.
. The clutch is self-adjusting to compensate for wear.
CAUTION: lf there is no clearance bstwa€n the mas-
ter cylinder piston and push rod, ths roloase bearingis held againsi the diaphragm spring, which canresuh in clutch slippage or other clutch probloms.
1. Loosen locknut A, and back off the clutch switch (or
sdjusting bolt) until it no longer touches the clutchpeoar.
2. Loosen locknut C, and turn the push rod in or out toget the specified stroke (@) and height (@) at theclutch oedal.
3. Tighten locknut C.
4. Thread in the clutch swirch (or adjusting bolt) untilit contacts the clutch oedal.
7.
5.
8.
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Turn the clutch switch {or adjusting bolt} in an addi-
tional 3/4 to 1 full turn.
Tighten locknut A.
Loosen locknut B on the clutch interlock switch.
Measure the clearance between the floor board and
clutch pedalwith the clutch pedal fully depressed.
Release the clutch pedal 15 - 20 mm (0.59 - 0.79 in)
from the fully depressed position and hold it there,Adjust the position of the clutch interlock switch sothat the engine will start with the clutch pedal in
this position.
Tighten locknut B.10.
LOCKNUT B9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ftl
CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH
CLUTCH SWTTCH{or ADJUSTING BOLTI
L(rcKNUT A9.8 N.m {1.0 kg{.m,7.2 lbf.ftl
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
PUSH ROD
Pedal in contact with swhch
LOCKNUT C18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13lbtftl
@ {STROKE at PEDAL): 135 - 1its mm (5.31 - 5.71 in}
@ (TOTAL CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY)i7 -22mm (0.28-0.87 in) inctude the pedat ptay 1 - 9 mm (0.0it- 0.35 inl@ (GLUTC,H PEDAL HE|GHTI: ltxt mm (7.20 inl ro rhe ftoor
o (CLUTCH PEDAL DTSENGAGEMENT HEtcHTl: 72 mm {2.txt inl minimum to the floor
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Description
General Operation
The Automatic transmission is a 3-element torque converter and triple-shaft electronically controlled unit which provides 4
speeds forward and 1 reverse speed The unit is positioned in line with the engine'
There are two tvoes of automatic transmission on CR-V; the four-wheel drive (4WD) model ('97 - 00)' and the front-wheel
drive (2WD) model ('98 - 00).
Toroue Converter, G€ars, and Clutches
The torque converter consists of a pump. turbine. and stator assembly in a single unit. The torque converter is connected to
the engine crankshatt. These parts turn together as a unit as the engine turns. Around the outside of the torque converter is
a ring gear which meshes with the starter pinion when the engine is started. The torque converter assembly serves as a fly-
wheel while transmitting power to the transmission mainshaft.
The transmission has three parallel shafts: the mainshaft. the countershaft, and the sub-shaft. The mainshaft is in line with
the engine crankshaft. The mainshaft includes the 1st, 2nd. and 4th clutches, and gears lor 3rd,2nd,4th. reverse and 1st
(3rd gear is integral with the mainshaft, while reverse gear is integral with the 4th gear). The countershaft includes the 3rd
clutch and gears for 3rd,2nd, 4th, reverse, 1st, and park. Reverse and 4th gears can be locked to the countershaft at its cen-
ter, providing 4th gear or reverse, depending on which way the selector is moved. The sub-shaft includes the lst-hold
clutch and gears for lst and 4th.
The gears on the mainshaft are in constant mesh with those on the countershaft and sub-shaft. When certain combinations
of gears are engaged by the ctutches, power is transmitted from the mainshaft to the countershaft to provide E, D!, tr, tr,
and E position ('97 - 98 models). and E. E, E, and E position ('99 - 00 models)'
Electlonic Control
The electronic controt system consists of the Powenrain Control Module (PCM), sensors, a linear solenoid, and four
solenoid valves. Shifting and lock-up are electronically controlled for comfortable driving under all conditions. The PCM is
located below the dashboard, under the kick panel on the passenger's side.
Hydraulic Control
The valve bodies include the main valve body, the secondary valve body, the regulator valve body, the servo body, and
the lock up valve body. They are bolted to the torque converter housing. The main valve body contains the manual valve,
the 1-2 shift valve, the 2nd orifice control valve. the CPB {Clutch Pressure Back-up) valve, the modulator valve, the servo
control valve. the relief valve, and ATF pump gears. The secondary valve body contains the 2-3 shift valve, the 3-4 shift
valve, the 3,4 orifice control valve. the 4th exhaust valve and the CPC (Clutch Pressure Control) valve. The regulator valve
bodv contains the pressure regulator valve, the torque converter check valve, the cooler relief valve, and the lock-up con-
trol valve. The servo body contains the servo valve which is integrated with the reverse shift tork, and the accumulators
The lock-up valve body contains the lock-up shift valve and the lock-up timing valve. The linear solenoid and the shift con-
trol solenoid valve Ay'B are bolted to the outside of the transmission housing, and the lock-up control solenoid valve Ay'B is
bolted to the outside of the torque converter housing. Fluid trom the regulator passes through the manual valve to the
various control valves. The clutches receive fluid from their respective feed pipes or internal hydraulic circuit
ShiftControl Mechanism
input from various sensors located throughout the vehicle determines which shift control solenoid valve the PCM will acti-
vate. Activating a shift control solenoid valve changes modulator pressure, causing a shift valve to move. This pressurizes
a line to one of the clutches. engaging that clutch and its corresponding gear. The shift control solenoid valves A and B are
controlled by the PCM.
Lock-up Mechanism
tn E! position (,97 - 98 modets) and in E position ('99 - O0 models), in 3rd and 4th, and in Del position in 3rd ('97 - 98
models) and in El position with Over,Drive (O/D) is OFF (by pressing rhe O/D switchl in 3rd ('99 - 00 models), pressurized
fluid is drained from the back of the torque converter through a fluid passage, causing the lock-up piston to be held
against the torque converter cover, As this takes place, the mainshaft rotates at the same speed as the engine crankshaft.
Together with hydraulic control, the PcM optimizes the timing of the lock-up mechanism The lock-up valves control the
range of lock-up according to lock-up control solenoid valves A and B, and the linear solenoid. When lock-up control
solenoid valves A and B activate, the modulator pressure changes. The lock-up control solenoid valves A and B and the
linear solenoid are controlled by the PCM.
{cont'd)
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