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

Front Driveshafts
Reassembly (cont'dl
18.
19.
Place a wrench on the winding mandrel of the boot
band tool, and tighten the band until the marked
spot on the band meets the edge of the clip.
Lift up the boot band tool to bend the free end of
the band 90" to the clip. Center-punch the clip, then
fold over the remaining tail onto the clip.
Unwind the boot band tool. and cut off the excess
free end of the band to leave a 5 - 10 mm (0.2 - 0.4
in) tail protruding from the clip.
20.
CLIP
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21, Bend the band by tapping it down with a hammer.
NOTE: Make sure the band and the clip does not
interfere with anything, and the band does not
move, Remove any grease remaining on the sur-
rounding surfaces.
BAND END
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Front Driveshafts
lnstallation
1. Install the outboard ioint into the knuckle.
KNUCKLE
OUTBOARD JOINT
Apply 0.5 - 1.0 g (0,02 - 0.04 oz) of specified grease to
the whole sDlined surface of the intermediate shaft.
After applying grease. remove the grease from the
splined grooves at intervals of 2 - 3 splines and from
the set ring groove so air can bleed from the inboard
ioint.
SET RINGReplace.
SET RING
Install a new set ring onto the driveshaft or interme-
diate shaft groove.
4. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the
differential thoroughly with solvent or carburetor
cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Insert the
inboard end of the driveshaft into the differential or
intermediate shaft until the set ring locks in the
groove.
INBOARD JOINT
INBOARD JOINT
lnstall the knuckle on the lower arm. Be careful not to
damage the ball joint boot. Wipe off the grease before
tightening the nut at the ball joint. Torque the castle
nut to the lower torque specification. then tighten it
only far enough to align the slot with the pin hole. Do
not align the nut by loosening. lnstall a new cotter pin.
5.
CASTLE NUT12 x 1 .25 mm49-59Nm(5.0 - 6.0 kgl'm,36 - 4:l lbl.ft)
COTTER PINReplace.On reassembly,bend the cotter pin
(cont'd)
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Replace.
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Rear Driveshafts
't.
Removal
Loosen the rear wh€el nuts slightly.
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it withsafety stands in the proper locations (see section 1),
Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheets.
SPINDLE NUT22 x 1.5 mmReplace.
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm
4.Lift up the locking tab on the spindle nut. thenremove the nut.
Remove the rear driveshafts from the rear differen-tial assembly (see section 15),
Remove the rear driveshaft outboard joint from thetrailing arm and rear hub using a plastic hammer ora puller if necessary.
TRAILING ARMOUTBOARD JOINT
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Disassembly
NOTE:
a Due to the amount of work required to replace onedamaged boot, it is best to replace both boots at thesame time.
. These instructions are for the inboard joint. The sameprocedure applies to the outboard joint.
1, Remove the set ring from the inboard joint,
BOOT BANDReplace.
INBOARD JOINT
2. Remove the boot band.
- lf the boot band is a double loop type, raise theband bend as shown,
DOUSLE LOOP BANDReplace.
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3. Mark each roller and inboard joint to identify the
locations of rollers and grooves in the inboard joint.
Then remove the inboard joint on the shop towel.
INBOARD JOINTCheck splines and driveshaft ringfor wear or damage,Check inside bore for wear.Inspect {or cracks,DRIVESHAFT RING
M.rks
SHOP TOWEL
Mark the rollers and spider to identify the locations
of the rollers on the sgider, then remove the rollers,
ROLLER
Remove the circlip.
Mark the spider and driveshaft to identify the posi-
tion of the spider on the shaft.
Remove the spider using a bearing remover.
0\
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ICIRCLIP
Mark
7.
Marks
DRIVESHAFT
INEOARD BOOTInspect for cracking,splitting and wear.
10.
'1 1.
8. Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tapeto
prevent damage to the boots.
DRIVE
Remove the boot band and boot from the drive-
shaft. Take care not to damage the boot.
Remove the vinyl tape.
Inspect the driveshaft for damage and other faults.
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Rear Driveshafts
CIRCLIP
Reassembly
Note these items during reassembly:
. Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, and dry them thoroughly with compressed air. Do not wash the rubberparts with solvent,
o r''..@El: Thoroughly pack the inboard joint and both joint boots with the joint grease included in the new driveshaftset.
Grease quantity:
f nboard Joint/Outboard Joint: 80 - 90 g 12.8 - 3.2 ozl
SET RINGReplace.
LEFT INBOARD JOINT(with small driveshaft ring)
BOOT BANOSBeplace.
DRIVESHAFT
RIGHT INBOARD JOINT(with large driveshaft ring)
Pack cavity with grease.
BOOT BANOSReplace.
.6{Pack cavity
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DRIVESHAFTRINGS
ROLI.ER
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with grease.OUTBOARD JOINT
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'1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape to prevent damage
to the boots.
lnstall the boots onto the driveshaft, and seat the
small end of the boots into the grooves on the drive-
shaft, lf the small ends of the boots are not seated in
the grooves, the boot length adiustment will be
rncorrect.
Remove the vinyl tape from the end of the driveshaft.
Install the spider onto the driveshaft by aligning the
mark on the spider with the mark on the end of the
driveshaft.
lnstall a new circlip into the end g.oove on the drive-
shaft. Rotate the circlip in its groove to make sure its
fullv seated.
VINYL TAPE
6. Reinstall the rollers to their original positions on the
spider by aligning the marks. After installation, make
sure to hold the driveshaft pointed straight up to pre-
vent the rollers from falling off.
Pack the joint and the boot with the joint grease
included with the new boot.
Grease quantity: 80 - 90 s {2.8 - 3.2 o2)
7.
ROLLER
(cont'd)
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Rear Driveshafts
Reassembly (cont'd)
8. Install the joint by holdjng the driveshaft straight upand aligning the marks on the joint with the marks
on the rollers,
9.Adjust the position of the joints to the specificationsshown. then adjust the boots halfway between fullcompression and full extension. Make sure the endsof the boots are seated in the grooves in the joints.
Inboard ioint l€ngth:
153 - 157 mm {6.02 - 6.18 inl
Outboard ioint l6ngth:
l/l:' - 147 mm {5.63 - 5.37 in}
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10. Set the double loop band onto the boot with theband end toward the front of the vehicle,
Pull up the slack in the band by hand.
Make a mark on the band 10 - 14 mm (0.4 - 0.6 in)from the clip.
11.
12.
CLIP
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13.
14.
Thread the free end of the band through the nose
section of a commerciallv available boot band tool(KD-3191 or equivalent), and into the slot on the
winding mandrel,
Place a wrench on the winding mandrel of the boot
band tool, and tighten the band until the marked
spot on the band meets the edge of the clip.
BOOT BAND TOOL(KD-3191
or equivalent)Mark on band.
WINDINGMANDREL
Lift up the boot band tool to bend the free end of
the band 90 degrees to the clip, Center-punch the
clip, then fold over the remaining tail onto the clip.
HAMMER
16. Unwind the boot band tool, and cut off the excess
free end of the band to leave a 5 - 10 mm (0.2 - 0.4
in) tail protruding from the clip.
5-10mm(0.2 - 0.4 in)
17. Bend the band end by tapping it down with a ham-
mer.
NOTE:
. Make sure the band does not move.
. Remove any grease remaining on the surrounding
surfaces.
(cont'd)
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Propeller Shaft
Inspection
Univarsal Joint and Boots
1. Shift the transmission to Neutral.
2. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
3. Check the cente. support bearing for excessive play
or rattle. It the center support has excessive play or
raftle, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
No. 1 PROPET_LER SHAFT
Check the universal joint boots for damage and dete-
rioration. lt the boots are damaged or deteriorated,
replace the propeller shaft assembly.
Check the universal joints for excessive play or rattle.
lf the universal joints have excessive play or rattle,
replace the propeller shaft assembly.
Propellor Shaft Runout
6. Install a dial indicator with its needle on the center of
No, 1 or No.2 propeller shaft.
7. Turn the other propeller shaft slowly and check the
runout. Repeat this procedure for the other propeller
shaft.
No. 1 Propeller Shaft Runout:
Service Limit: t.5 mm (0.06 in)
No. 2 Propeller Shaft Runout:
Service Limit: 1.5 mm {0.06 inl
lf the runout on either oroDeller shaft exceeds the
service limit, replac€ the propeller shaft assembly.
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Steering
Special Toofs ............. 17-2
Component Locations
Index ................ ....... 17-3
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 1 7-4
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-8
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-10
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation .......................... 17-12
Power Assist Check
With Vehicle Parked ....................
Steering Linkage and Gearbox .......
Pump Belt
Rack Guide Adjustment ...................
Fluid Rep|acement ...................,,.,....
Pump Pressure Check .................,,...
*Steering Wheel
Removal ................. 17-18
*Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation ................ ....... 17 -2O
lnspection .............. 17-21
Steering Lock Replacement ............ 17 -22
Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Ffuid Leakage Inspection ................. 17 -23
Repfacement .......... 17-23
Power Steering Pump
Repfacement .......... 17-24
Disassembly ...........17-25
fnspection .............. 17-26
Reassembly ............ 17-28
Power Steering Gearbox
Removal ................. 17-31
Disassembly ........... 17-34
Reassembly ............ 17-40
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-50
Installation ............. 17-51
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17-13
17-14
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17-15
17-16
Disassembly/Reassembly............... 17-18
4'%/b.......... -r'-7--a/
SUPPLEN\EN AL RES\RA(N SYSTES{ (SRS\
This model has an SRS which includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub. a passenger's airbag in the dashboardabove the glove box ('97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors ('98 - 00 models). Informationnecessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk (*) on the contentspage include, or are located near, SBS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items will require specialprecautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Honda oearer.
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to peFonal iniury or death in the event of a sevore trontalcollision. allSRS service work must be performod by an authorized Honda dealer.lmproper service procedurgs, including incorrect removal and installalion of the SRS, could lead to personal iniurycaused by unintontional deployment of th€ airbags {'97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners ('98 - 00 modelsl.Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may lail in case ot a collision, or the airbags may deploy when theignition switch is ON (lll.
SRS electrical wiring harnesses are identitied by yellow colof coding. Ralated components are located in the steeringcolumn, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box. Do not use elec-trical test equipment on these cilcuits,
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