Crankshaft HONDA CR-V 1997 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Owner's Manual

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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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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Crankshaft
Inspection
1. Clean the crankshaft oil passages with pipe cleaners
or a suitable brush.
2. Check the keyway and threads.
Alignment
3. Measure the runout on all main journals to make
sure the crank is not bent. The difference between
measurements on each journal must not be more
than the service limit.
Crankshaft Total Indicated Runout:
Standard lNew):0.03 mm (0.001 in) max.
Service Limit: 0.04 mm {0.002 in)
DIAL INDICATORRotate two completerevolut|ons.
Suppon with lathe-lype tool or V-blocks.
Out-of-Round and TaDer
4. Measure out-of-round at the middle of each rod and
main journal in two places. The difference between
measurements on each lournal must not be more
than the service limit.
Journal Out-of-Round:
Standard (Newl:0.005 mm 10.0002 inl max.
Service Limit: 0.010 mm (0.000i1in)
Measure out-ol'round at middle.
Measure taperat edges.
5. Measure taper at the edges of each rod and mainjournal. The difference between measurements on
each iournal must not be more than the service
limit.
Journal Taperi
Standard {Newl: 0.005 mm 10.0002 inl max.
Service Limit: 0.010 mm (0.0004 inl
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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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3.
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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Coat the thrust washer surtaces and bolt threads
with oil.
Installthe main bearing caps.
Check clearance with plastigage (see page 7-7), then
tighten the bearing cap bolts in 2 steps.
First slsp: 25 N.m {2.5 kgf'm, 18 lbf'ft}
Sscond step: 76 N'm (7.8 kgf'm. 56 lbf'ft)
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLTS TIGHTENING SEOUENCE
NOTE: Whenever any crankshaft or connecting rod
bearing is replaced, it is necessary after reassembly
to run the engine at idling speed until it reaches
normal operating temperature, then continue to run
it for approximatelY 15 minutes.
10.Clean and dry the right side cover mating surfaces.
Apply liquid gasket, part No. 08718 - 0001 or 08718
- 0003, evenly to the block mating surface of the
right side cover and to the inner threads of the bolt
holes. Install it on the cylind€r block
11,
6x1.0mm9.E N.m {1.0 kgt m,7.2 tbf.ft)
NOTE:
. Do not install the parts if five minutes or more
have elapsed since applying the liquid gasket.
Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing the
old residue.
. After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before
filling the engine with oil.
(cont'dl
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RIGHT SIDE
OOWEL PINS
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Crankshaft
12.
Installation (cont'd)
14.
13.
Apply liquid gasket to the oil pump mating surfaceof the block.
Apply a light coat of oil to the crankshaft, the lip ofthe seal, and the O-rings.
Apply grease to the lips of the oil seals.
Align the inner rotor with the crankshaft, then installthe oil pump. When the pump is in place, clean anyexcess grease off the crankshaft, then check that theoil seal lips are not distoned.
6x1,0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kg{.m,,.2 tbf.ftl
I
{/^ I GASKET(..6 Replace."[z
O-RINGReplace.
OIL PUMP
6x1.0mm9,8 N.m 11.0 kg{.m,7.2lbt.trl
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgf.m,17 tbt.ftl
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16.Apply liquid gasket on
cover matrng areas.
CYLINDERBLOCK
the oil pump and right side
Apply liquid g€sketto these pornts.
17. Install the oil pan gasket and oil pan. Wait no
than five minutes after applying liquid gasket.
OIL PAN
OIL PANGASKETReplace.
Apply liquid gasketto these pornts,
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Oil Seals
18. Tighten the bolts and nuts finger tight at six points.
Tighten all bolts and nuts, starting from nut O. clock-
wise in three steps. Excessive tightening can cause
distortion ot the oil pan gasket and oil leakage.
Torque: 12 N.m (1.2 kgt.m,8.7 lbtft)
19.
1.
lnstallation
Dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.
Apply a light coat of grease to the crankshsft and to
the lips of the seals.
Using the special tool, drive in the timing pulley-end
seal until the driver bottoms against the oil pump.
When the seal is in place, clean any excess grease
off the crankshaft and check that the oil seal lip is
not distorted,
SEAL DRIVEROTLAD - PT3O1OAlnstall sealwith theparts number sidefacing out.
(cont'd)
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Oil Seals
Installation (cont'dl
4. l/easure the flywheel-end seal thickness and the oil
seal housing depth. Using the special tool, drive theflywheel end seal into the rear cover to the point
where the clearance between the bottom of the oil
seal and the right side cover is 0.5 - 0.8 mm (0.02 -
0.03 in) (see page 7-19). Align the hole in the driverattachment with the pin on the crankshaft.
DRIVERATTACHMENT76x80mm07948 - 5800101Install sealwith thenumber side facingout,
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1.
2.
3.
RemovaUlnspection/lnstallation
Drain the engine oil.
Turn the crankshaft, and align the white groove on
the crankshaft pulley with the pointer on the lower
cover.
Remove the cylinder head cover and middle cover.
Remove the power steering pump belt, air condi-
tioner belt and the alternator belt.
Remove the crankshaft pulley, and remove the
lower cover.
6. Remove the timing belt.
7. Remove the drive pulley.
8. Remove the oil pan and oil screen.
9. Remove the oil pump.
orLPUMP
OLRINGReplace.
5.
OIL SCREEN
10.
ll.
Remove the screws from the pump housing, then
separate the housing and cover.
Check the inner-to-outer rotor radial clearance on
the pump rotor. lf the inner-to-outer rotor clearance
exceeds the service limit. replace the inner and
outer rotors.
lnner Rotor-to Outar Rotor Radial Clearance
Standard {Newl: 0.04 - 0.16 mm
{0.002 - 0.006 inl
Service Limit: 0.20 mm (0.008 in)
Check the housing-to-rotor axial clearance on the
pump rotor. lf the housing-to-rotor axial clearance
exceeds the service limit. replace the set of inner
and outer rotors and/or the pump housing.
Housing-to-Rotor Axial Clearance
Standard {New): 0.02 - 0.07 mm
{0.001 - 0.003 in)
So|'ice Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 inl
(cont'd)
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HOUSING
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