HONDA CR-V 1997 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Owner's 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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Lift and Support Points
1.
Floor Jack
Block the rear wheels when raising the front of thevehicle; block the front wheels when raising the rearof the vehicle.
Place the blocks behind and ahead of the wheels,
Raise the vehicle high enough to insert the safetystanos.
Adjust and place the safety stands so the vehiclewill be approximately level, then lower the vehicleonto them.
Front:
Center the jack
bracket in the middleof the jack lift platform.
Always usg safety standg when working on or underany vehicle that is supported by only a iack.Nevor attempt to use a bumper jack for tifting orsupporting ths vehicl€.
Rsar:
JACK LIFT PLATFORM
Center the iackbracket in the middleof the iack lift platform.
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JACK LIFT PLATFORM
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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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Service Precautions
Parts Marking Locations
To deter vehicle theft, cenain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number {VlN). Original partswill have self-adhesive labels or labels attached with a break-off bolt. Replacement body parts will have self-adhesivelabels, and replacement engine and transmission parts will be stamped with a code tor spare parts.
NOTE:
. Be careful nottodamagethe parts marking labelsduring body repairs. Maskthe labels before repainting.' Label location letters without parenthesis indicate original parts. Letters with parenthesis indicate replacement pans.
A, (A): Engine
B, (B): Transmission
C, (C): Front Bumoer
D, (D); Hood
E, (E): Tailgate
F, (F): Rear Bumper
G, (G): Front Fenders (Lefr and Right)H, {H): Front Doors (Left and Right}
l, (l): Rear Doors (Left and Right)
J, (J): Outer Side Panel (Left and Right)
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Precautions for Real-time 4WD (Four-wheel Drivel
Under normal conditions, the vehicle is in 2WD (front-wheel drive). However, the system will instantly transmit
appropriate driving force to the rear wheels {depending on the driving force of the front wheels and the road conditons)
The Real-time 4WD-Dual Pump System does not have a manual switch to disable the 4WD system. Whenever service
work requires spinning the front or rear wheels with the engine, always lift up and support the vehicle so all lour wheels
are off the ground (see page 1- 19).
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Specifications
Standards and Service Limits ............... 2-2
Design Specifications .................. .......... 2-12
Body Specifications ..........2-14
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MEASUREMENTSTANDAFD INEWISERVICE LIMIT
lgnition coilRated voltage VPrimary winding resistance 0 at 68'F (20'C)120.63 0.77
lgnition wireBesistance at 68"F (20 C) ktl25 max.
Firing order1 3 4-2
Spark plugTypeGapSee Section 41.0 - 1.1 (0.039 - 0.043)
lgnition timingAt idle BTDC161 2 {Red)
Alternator belt*rDeflection with 98 N {10 kgf, 22 lbf)8.5 11.510.33 0.45)with used belt5.5 - 8.0 (0.22 - 0.31) with new belt
Belt tension N {kgf, lbt)Measured with bek tension gauge340 - 490 {35 - 50, 77 110) with used belt690 880 (70 90, 150 - 200i with new belt
AlternatorOutput A (at 13.5 V, hot and 6,000 alternator rpm AIIM/IBrush length
959010.5 (0.41)1.5 (0.06i
Staning motorOutput kW A/fMica depth MfiCommutator runoutCommutator O.D.Brush lengthBrush spring tension N (kgf, lbf)
1.11.00.5 - 0.8 {0.02 - 0.03)0,0.02 (0 0.0008)27.9 28.0 (1.0984 1.1024)14.0 14.5 (0.55 0.57)13.7 - 17.7 (1.40 - 1.80,3.09 - 3.97)
0.2 (0.008)
0.0s (0.002)
27.0 (1.06)
9.0 (0.35)
Standards and Service Limits
Engine Electrical - Section 4
'1 When using a new belt, ddiust deflection to new value. Run the engine for 5 minutes then turn it of{. Beadiust deflection to used belt value.
Cylinder Head/Valve Train - Section 6
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEW} SERVICE LIMIT
Compression250 rpm and Nominalwide open throttle MinimumkPa (kgflcm', psi) Maximum variation
1 ,230 i'12 .5 , 11Al930 (9.s, 135)200 12.0,2al
Cylinder headWarpageHeight131.95 - 132.05 {5.195 - 5.199)0.05 {0.002)
CamshaftEnd playCamshaft to hoider oil clearanceTotal runoutCam lobe height '97,'98 models lNEX'99,'00 models lNEX
0.05 0.1s (0.002 0.006)0.030 - 0.069 (0.0012 - 0.0027)0.03 {0.001)max.33.204 \1.3072133.528 {1.3200)33.1 16 \1 .321 4)33.528 {'1.3200)
0.5 (0.02)
0.15 (0.006)
0.04 (0.002)
Valve clearance (Cold)* lNEXValve stem O.D. lNEXStem'to-guide clearance lNEX
0.08 - 0.12 (0.003 0.005)0.16 0.20 (0.006 - 0.008)6.580 - 6.590 (0.2591 0.2594)6.550 - 6.560 (0.2579 0.2s83)0.02 - 0.05 {0.00t 0.002)0.05 - 0.08 (0.002 0.003)
u* to.rutt6.52lO.257l0.08 {0.003i0.'1t (0.004)
width tNEXStem installed height lNEX
1.25 - 1.55 (0.049 - 0.061)1.25 1.55 (0.049 - 0.061)40.765 - 41.235 {1.6049 1.6234)42.765 - 43.235i'1.6837 - 1.70221
2.0 (0.08)
2.0 (0.08)
41.485 {1.6333}43.485 {1.7120i
Valve springFree length lNEX42.36 (1.668i
44.32 t1 .1 451
Valve guideI,D, INEXInstalled height tNEX
6.61 6.63 10.260 - 0.261)6.61 6.63 {0.260 - 0.261i13.75 - 14.25 10.541 0.561i15.75 - 16.25 {0.620 0.640i
6.6510.26216.65 (0.262i
*: Measured between the camshaft and rocker arm,
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Engine Block - Section 7
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o*1: '97,'98 models 15 mm (0.6 in)'99,'00 models 20 mm (0.8 ini
Unit of length: mm (in)
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD (NEWISERVICE LIMIT
Cylinder blockWarpage of deck surfaceBore diameterBore taper
0.07 (0.003) max.84.00 - 84.02 (3.307 3.308)0.10 (0.004)
84.07 (3.310)
0.05 (0.002)
PistonSkirt O.D.*1trom bottom of skartClearance in cylinderGroove width {For ringi TopSecondoil
83.98 - 83.99 (3.306 - 3.307)0.01 - 0.04 (0.0004 - 0.001611.240 - 1.250 {0.0488 - 0.0492)1.220 1.230 {0.0480 - 0.0484)2.805 2.825 10.1104 - 0.1112)
83.97 (3.306)
0.05 {0.002)1.26 (0.0s0)
1.25 (0.049)
2.44lo.112l
Piston ringRing-to'groove clearance ToPSecondRing end gap ToPSecondoil
0.055 - 0.080 (0.0022 0.0031)0.035 0.060 (0.0014 - 0.0024)0.20 0.30 (0.008 - 0.012)0.40 - 0.55 (0.016 0.022)0.20 - 0.50 (0.008 - 0.020)
0.13 (0.005)
0.13 (0.005)
0.60 (0.024)
0.70 (0.028)
0.70 (0.028)
Piston Pino.D.Pin-to-piston clearance
20.996 - 21.000 (0.8266 - 0.8268i0.010 - 0.017 (0.0004 - 0.0007)
Connecting rodPin-to-rod interferenceSmall end bore diameterLarge end bore diameter NominalEnd play installed on crankshaft
0.015 - 0.032 (0.0006 - 0.0013)20.968 -20.981 10.8255 -0.8260)
48.0 (1.89)
0.15 - 0.30 {0.006 - 0.012ioro to.oroi
CrankshaftMain journaldiameter
No. 1,2,4 and 5 iournalsNo. 3 journal
Rod iournal diameterTaperOut ol roundEnd play
Bunout
54.976 - 55.000 (2.'l644 - 2.1654)54.970 54.994 (2.1642 - 2.1651)44.976 - 45.000 /.1.1707 - 1.711110.005 (0.0002)max.
0.005 (0.0002) max.0.10 - 0.35 (0.004 - 0.0 r 4)0.03 (0.001)max.
0.010 (0.00041
0.010 (0.0004)
0.45 (0.0r8)
0.04 (0.002)
BearingMain bearing-to-iournal oil clearanceNo. 1, 2, 4 and 5 iournalsNo. 3 journal
Rod bearing-to-,ournal oil clearance
0.024 - 0.042 10.0009 0.0017)0.030 - 0.048 (0.0012 - 0.0019)0.020 - 0.038 (0.0008 0.0015)
0.06 (0.002)
0.06 (0.002)
0.05 (0.002)
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Standards andService Limits
Engine LubricationSection 8
CoolingSection 10
Fuel and EmissionsSection 11
MEASUREMENTSTANDARO {NEWISERVICE LIMIT
Engine oilCapacityf (US qt, lmp qt)4.6 (4.9, 4.0)Ior engine overhaul3.8 {4.0,3.3)for oilchange, including filter3.5 (3.7, 3.1) for oil change, without Iilter
OilpumpInner-to-outer rotor clearancePump housing-to-outer rotor clearancePump housing-to rotor axial clearance
0.04 - 0.16 (0.002 - 0.006)0.10 -0.19 (0.004 - 0.007)0.02 -0.07 (0.001 - 0.003i
0.20 (0.008)
0.20 (0.008)
0.15 (0.006)
Relief valvePressure setting at engine oil temp. 176'F (80'C)kPa (kgt/cm,, psi) At ldleAt 3,000 rpm70 (0.7, 10) min.340 {3.5,50) min.
MEASUREMENTSTANDARO INEW}
RadiatorCoolant capacity , (US q1, lmp qt)
llncluding engine, heater, ILcooling line and reservoirlReservoir capacity:0.61 (0.63 US qt,0.53lmp qt)
M/T
5.9 {6.2, 5.2}tor overhaul3.9 (4.1, 3.4ifor coolant change6.0 (6.3, 5.3ifor overhaul4.0 (4.2, 3.5) for coolant change
Radiator capOpening pressure kPa (kgf/cm?, psi)93 - 123 (0.95 - 1.25, 14 18)
ThermostatStarts to open 'F 1"C)Fully open 'F ("C)
Valve lift at tully open
169 - 176 (76 - 80)194 (90)
8.0 (0.31imin.
Cooling fanThermoswitch "ON" temperature "F {'C)Thermoswitch "OFF" temperature 'F ('C)196 - 203 (91 - 95)Subtract 5 - 14 (3 - 8) trom actual "ON" temperature
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEW}
Pressure regulatorPressure with regulator vacuum hose disconnectedkPa (kgflcm', psi) '97,'98 models'99, '00 rnodels260 - 31012.7 3.2,38- 46)270 -32012.8 3.3,40 - 471
FueltankCapacity / (US gal, lmp gal)58 (15.3, 12.8)
E ngineldle speed with headlights and cooling fan off rpm'97 model'98 model'99, '00 models
MTAT {E or E position)
750 r 50730 1 50
750 t 50750 r 507301 50
Fast idle rpm '97 model'98 model'99, '00 models1,5001 2001,600 r 200
1,5001 2001,5001 2001,600 r 200
ldle CO %0.1 max.
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Unit of length: mm lin)ClutchSection 12
Manual TransmissionSection 13
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEWISERVICE LIMIT
Clutch pedalPedal height to floorStrokeFree playPedal play
Disengagement height to floor
183 (7.20)
135- 14515.31 - 5.71)7 - 2210.24 - 0.41J1-9 (0.04-0.35)
7212.83) min.
Clutch surface runout0.05 (0.002) max.0.r5 (0.006)
Clutch discRivet head depthThickness1.2 - 1.710.05- 0.07)8.4 9.1 (0.33,0.36)0.2 (0.01)
6.0 i0.24)
Pressure plateWarpageDiaphragm spring finger alignment0.03 (0.001)max.
0.6 (0.02) max.0.15 (0.006)
0.8 (0.03)
MEASUREM€NTSTANDARD INEW} I SERVICE I-IMIT
TransmissionfluidCapacity f (US qt, lmp qti1.7 11.8, 1.4)for oilchange2.1 (2.2, 1.8){or overhaul
MainshaftEnd play
Diameter of ball bearing contact area (clutch side)Diameter of needle bearing contact areaDiameter of ball bearing contact area(transmission housing side)Runout
0.'11 - 0.18 (0.004 - 0.007)27.977 - 27.990 (1.1015 - 1.1020)37.984 - 38.000 (1.4954- 1.4961)
27.987 - 28.000 (1.1018 - 1.1024)0.02 (0.0011max.
Adjust27.94 (1.100)
37.93 (1.493)
27.94 (1.100)
0.05 {0.002)
Mainshatt 3rd and4th gearsLD.End play
Thickness 3rd gear4th gear
43.009 - 43.025 1 1.6933 - 1.6939)0.06 - 0.21 (0.002 - 0.008)34.92 34.97 11.375 - 1.377)31.42 - 31.4'7 11.237 , 1.2391
43.08011.6961)0.3 (0.01)
34.811.37)31.311.23)
Mainshaft sthgearLD.End play
Thickness
43.009 - 43.02511.6933 1.6939)0.06 - 0.21 (0.002 - 0.008)30.92 - 30.97 {1.217 - 1.219)
43.08011.6961)0.3 (0.01)
30.8 (1.21)
CountershaftDiameter ol needle bearing contact areaDiameter oI ball bearing and needle bearing contact
Diameter o{ 1st gear contact areaRunout
36.000 - 36.015 {1.4173 - 1.4179)24.987 - 25.000 (0.9837 - 0.9843)
36.984 - 37.00011.4561 -1.4567)
0.02 (0.001)max.
3s.95 (1.415)
24.94 (0.982)
36.93 (1.4s4)
0.0s (0.002)
countershatt 1stgearLD.End playThickness
43.009 - 43.025 (1.6933 1.6939)0.06 - 0.18 (0.002 - 0.007i26.9s,27.00 (1.061 - 1.063)
43.08 (1.696)
0.2310.009)
Countershaft 2ndgeart.D.End playThickness
47.009 - 47.025 (1.8507 - 1.8514)0.07 - 0.14 10.003 ,0.006)
2As2 - 2a.97 l1.139-1.1411
47.08 {1.854)0.18 (0.007)
Spacer collar(Mainshaft 4thand 5th gears)
t.D.o.D.Length A'ls I
le31 .002 - 31 .O12 11 .2205 , 1 .2205)37.989 - 38.000 (1.4956 1.4961)56.45 - 56.55 Q.222 - 2.226126.03,26.08 (1.025 - 1.027)
31.06 (1.223)
37.94 (1.494)
26.01 t1 .0241
Reverse idler geart.D.Gear-to-reverse gear shaft clearance20.01 6 - 20.043 (0.7880, 0.7891)0.036 - 0.084 (0.0014 - 0.0033)20.09 (0.7909)
0.16010.0063)
Synchro ringRing-to-gear clearance (ring pushed againsl gear)0.85 - r.10 (0.033 0.043)0.4 (0.02)
Dual coneClearance (ring pushed against gear)
Outer synchro ring to synchro coneSynchro cone-to-gearOuter synchro ring-to-gear
0.5 1.0 (0.02 0.04)0.5 - 1.0 (0.02 - 0.04)0.95 - 1.68 (0.037 - 0.066)
0.3 (0.01)
0.3 (0.01)
0.6 (0.02)
Shift forkFinger thickness 3rdl4th shift lorkExcept aboveFork-to-synchro sleeve clearance
7.4 - 7.6 (0.29 - 0.30)6.2 - 6.4 (0.24- 0.2s)0.35 - 0.65 (0.0't4 - 0.026)'t, torag)
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