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

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07GAF - PH70100
07HAG - SF10100
07GAG - SD40200 or
OTGAG - SD4O2OA
07JGG - 001010A
07MAC - S100200
OTNAD _ SR3O2OA
07NAG SR30900 or
07NAG , SR3OgOA
07RAK - 50401 10
07RAK - 5040120
07406 - 0010001 or
07406 - 0010004
07725 - 0030000
07746 - 0010100
07749 - 0010000
07916 - SA50001
07974 - SA50200 or
07974 - SA5050A
07974 - SA50800
Pilot Collar
Piston Seal Ring Guide
Piston Seal Ring Sizing Tool
Belt Tension Gauge
Ball Joint Remover,23 mm
Cylinder End Seal Remover Attachment
Valve Seal Ring Sizing Tool
P/S Joint Adaptor (Pump)
P/S Joint Adaptor (Hose)
P/S Pressure Gauge
Universal Holder
Attachment, 32 x 35 mm
Driver
Locknut Wrench, 40 mm
Sleeve Seal Ring Sizing Tool
Ball Joint Boot Clip Guide
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Component Locations
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Note these items during disassembly:' lf an intact airbag assembly has been removed from a scrapped vehicle or has been found defective or damaged dur-ing transit, storage or service. it should be deployed (see section 24),a Before removing the gearbox, remove the driver.s airbag assembly and steering wheel.. After installing the gearbox, check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures an the SRssection (24) before performing repairs or servrce.
STEERING WHEELRemoval, page 17,18Disassembly/Reassembly, page 1?,18Installation, page 17-19DRIVER'S AIRBAG ASSEMBLYRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24
STEERING GEARBOXRack Guide Adjustment, page 17-15Removal, page 17-31Disassembly, page 17-34Reassembly, page 17,40Installation, page 17,51VALVE BODY UNITOverhaul, page 17-38
STEERING COLUMNRemoval/lnstallation. page 17-20Inspection, page l7 21Steering Lock Replacement, page 17 22CABLE REELRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24tcNrnoN swtTcHSee s€ction 23
STEERING HOSES, LINESReplacement. page l7-23
Pump Belt Inspection andAdjustment, pag€ t7-14Pump Pressure Check, page 17-16 ot 17-1jReplacemont, page 17-24Disassembly, pa96 17,25Inspection, page 17-26Reassembly. page17-28
RESERVOIRFluid R6placement. page 17 15Fluid Leakage lnspection, page 17-23
END BALL JOINTBallJoint Boot Replacement, page 17-50
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Troubleshooting
Fluid Leaks
Check the gearbox assembly for oil leaks carefully. Oil can leak out ot various points, depending on location of the faulty
oil seals/seal rings. Check the following before removing the gearbox from the frame.
Steering GearboxLeaking from the oil seal on thetop of the valve housing.Replace the valve oil seal fromthe valve housing.
Leaking from cylinder end intoleft tie rod boot.Replace the valve oil seal fromthe pinion shaft.
Replace the cylinder end seal onthe valve body unit side.
Leaking from cylinder end intoright tie-rod boot.Replace the cylinder end seal onthe cylinder end side.
Leaking lrom the shaft upper endsection or pin engagement sec-tion of the pinion shaft.Replace the valve body unit.
Tighten the connector. It it's stillleaking, replace the line, cylinderor valve housing.
Leaking from cylinder line A or Bconnections (at tlare nut).
Leaking caused by a damagedcylinder line A or B.Replace cylinder line A or B.
Leaking from pump outlet hoseand return line joint fitting on thevalve body unit {at tlare nut}.
Tighten the connector. ll it's stillleaking, replace the line, joint fit-ting or valve housing,
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Steering Linkage and Gearbox
PINION SHAFT GROMMETInspoct for damage and deterioration.
STEERING JOINTSCheck for loose joint bolts.
NE-ROD LOCKNUTCheck Ior loose locknut.
Inspect for loose mounting bolts.GEARBOX MOUNTING CUSHIONSlnsp6ct for dgterioration.BOOTlnspect for damag€ and d€terioration.
BALL JONT AOOTInspoct lor damage and deterioration.S€e page 17-50 for replacemont.
END AAtL JOINTInspect for faulty movementano oamag€.
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Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
Note these items when removing the steering column:. Before removing the steering column, remove thedriver's airbag assembly and cable reel (see section24).
. Before removing or installing, set the column shaft inthe neutral position by pulling up the steering columnto uppermost position, then lower it 8 mm (5/16 in).Tighten tilt lever.
FULL STROKE:23 mm 10.9 in)
MAXIMUM UPPER8 mm (5/16)
POSTTTON
Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-18).
Remove the driver's side dashboard lower cover
and knee bolster (see section 20),
Remove the column covers.
With A"/T, move the shift lever to the E position,
and remove the shift cable from the column. andset it aside (see section 14).
Remove the combination switch assembly from thesteering column shaft by disconnecting the connec-
tors, and removing the two screws.
Disconnect the steering joint from the engine com-panment.
Remove the steering column by removing theattaching nuts and bolts.
7.
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MAXIMUM LOWERPOSTTTON
SHAFT CENTER
111 mm 100 mm5mm
JOINT COVERBOOT BAND
9,8 N.m l r .0 kgf.m, 7 lbf.fO
JOINT DUST SEAL
22 N.m (2.2 kgl.m, 16lbtftl
TILT LEVER
UPPER ATTACHING NUTS16 N.m lr.6 kgf.m, 12 lbf.ftl
UPPER COLUMN COVER
COMAINANON SWITCH ASSEMBLY
JOINT
COLUMN BMCKET
LOWER ATTACHING BOLTS39 N.m lir,o kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
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LOWER COLUMN COVER
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Power Steering Gearbox
Removal
Note these items during removal:
. Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off
the valve body unit its lines, and the end if the gear-
box. Blow dry with compressed air.
. Be sure to remove the steering wheel before discon-
necting the steering joint. Damage to the cable reel
can occur.
. With 4WD. tilt the engine with a jack to expand the
clearance between the transfer assembly and rear
beam when removing the steering gearbox from the
rear oeam.
Do not remove the steering gearbox by removing the
transfer assembly from the transmission.
1. Drain the power steering fluid as described on page'17-15.
Raise the vehicle, and suppon it on safety stands in
the proper locations (see section 1).
Remove the front wheels,
Remove the drive/s airbag assembly {see section 24).
Remove the steering wheel {see page 17-18).
Remove the steering joint bolts, then disconnect the
steering joint by moving the joint toward the column.
UPPER JOINT BOLT
LOWER JOINT BOLT
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7. Remove the cotter pin from the nut, and remove the
castle nut {'97 - 98 models) or hex nut ('99 - 00
models).
COTTER PINReplace.
Install the 10 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the 10 mm hex nut is flush with the ball joint
pin end, or the threaded section of the ball joint pin
might be damaged by the special tool. Refer to sec-
tion 18 for ball joint remover usage instruction, Be
careful not to damaging the ball joint boot.
Separate the tie-rod ball joint and knuckle using the
special tool.
Remove the right and left tie-rod ends, then extend
the rack all the way to the right.
Remove the TWC (see section 9).
Disconnect the shift linkage from the transmission
(M/T: see section 13, A/T: see section 14).
With 4WD. separate the propeller shaft and transfer
assembly (see section 161.
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11.
(cont'd)
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Power Steering Gearbox
Removal (cont'dl
24. Remove the mounting brackets.
25.lvlove the steering gearbox to the right so the
rack end clears the rear beam, then place the
rack end below the rear beam.
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Move the steering gearbox to the left, and tilt the
left side down to remove it.
With 4WD. remove the steering gearbox through
the clearance between the transfer assembly and
propeller shaft.
MOUNTING BRACKETS
STEEBING GEARBOX
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4. Pull the boots away from the ends of the gearbox.
Disassembly
Steering Rack Disassembly
Note these items when disassembling:
. Before disassembling the gearbox, wash it off with
solvent and a brush.
. Do not dip seals and O-rings in solvent.
1. Remove the steering gearbox (see page 17-31).
2. Remove airtube and clips.
3. Remove the boot bands and tie-clips.
AIR TUBE
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Power Steering Gearbox
13.
Reassembly (cont'd)
Apply power steering fluid to the surface of the spe-
cial tool. Set the new seal rings over the special tool
from the smaller diameter end of the tool. and
expand the seal rings. Install two rings at a time
Jrom each end ofthe sleeve.
Note these items when installing the seal ring:
. Do not over-expand the seal ring. Install the resin
seal rings with care so as not to damage them.
After installation, be sure to contract the seal
rings using the specialtool {sizing tool).
. There are two types of sleeve seal rings: black
and brown. Do not mix the different types of
sleeve seal rings as they are not compatible.
Align the special tool with each groove in the sleeve,
and slide a sleeve seal ring into each groove. After
installation, compress the seal rings with your fin-
gers temporarily.
BALL JOINT BOOT CLIP GUIDE07974 - SA508q)
SLEEVE
Apply power steering fluid to the seal rings on the
sleeve, and to the ehtire inside surface of the special
tool.
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15.
SLEEVE SEAL RINGSIZING TOOL07974 - SA502O0 or07974 - SA5020A
16.Insert the sleeve into the special tool slowly.
Move the sleeve each direction several times to
make the seal rings snugly fit in the sleeve. Be sure
that the seal rings are not turned up,
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18. Apply power steering fluid to the surface of the pin-
ion shaft. Assemble the sleeve over the Dinion shaft
by aligning the locating pin on the inside of the
sleeve with the cutout in the shaft. Then install the
new circlip securely in the pinion shaft groove.
Note these items during reassembly:
. Be caretul not to damage the valve seal ring
when inserting the sleeve.
. Install the circlip with its radiused side facing out.
Apply power steering fluid to the seal ring lip of the
valve oil seal. then install the seal in the valve hous-
ing using a hydraulic press and special tools. Install
the valve oil seal with its grooved side facing the tool.
19.
ATTACHMENT,32x35mm077i16 - (x)10100
VALVE OIL SEALReplace.Make sure thespring is in theoilseal.
CIRCLIP
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67. Apply grease to the circumference of the rack end
housing.
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RACK END GROOVE
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SILICONE GREASE
Apply a light coat of silicone grease to the boot
grooves on the rack ends.
lnstall the boots in the rack end with the tie-rod
clips.
NOTE: Install the boots with the rack in the straight
ahead position (right and left tie-rods are equal in
length).
RACK ENO
NOTE: Wipe the grease offthe thread section.
TIE.ROD CLIP
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70. Adiust the air hose fitting position of the boots by
turning it as shown below.
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BOOT AIR HOSE FITTING
71. Install new boot bands on the boot, and bend both
sets of locking tabs.
CAUTION: Stake the band locking tabs firmly.
Lightly tap on the doubled-over portions to reduce
their height.
Slide the rack right and left to be cenain that the
boots are not deformed or twisted.
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FIT'I'ING
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Power Steering Gearbox
Reassembly (cont'd)
74. Connect the air tube between the right and left
boot,
CYLINDERLINE A
75. Install the clips on the cylinder lines, then clamp theair tube with the clips.
76. Apply vinyl tape to around the pinion shaft, andcoat the surface of the tape with grease.
DUST COVER
Vinyl Tsp€
VALVE OIL SEAL
VALVE BODY UNIT
Pack the interior of the dust cover and lio withgrease, then install dust cover on the valve bodv unit.
Remove the vinyl tape f.om the pinion shaft.
77.
CYLINDER LINE
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SET RING
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Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Remove the boot set ring and the boot.
CAUTION: Do not contaminate the boot inslalla-
tion section with graase.
Pack the interior of the boot and lip with grease.
Wipe the grease off the sliding surface of the ballpin. then pack the lower area with fresh grease.
CAUTION:
. Keep grease off the boot installation section and
the tapered section of th€ ball pin.
. Do not allow dust, dirt, or other to.eign materi-
als to enter the boot.
EALL PIN TAPEREDSECTIONWipe olf the grease.
BOOT INSTALLATIONSECTIONWipe offthe grease.
B(X)T IT{STALLATIONsEclroNWipe off the grease.
ADJUSTING BOLTAdiust the depthby turning the bolt.
Install the boot in the groove of the boot installation
section securely. then bleed air.
Adjust the special tool with the adjusting bott untilthe end of the tool aligns with the groove on theboot. Slide the set ring over the tool and into posi-
I|on.
CAUTION: After installing the boot, chock the batlpin lapered section for grease contamination andwipe it it n€cessary.
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