seat HONDA CR-V 1997 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Repair Manual
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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)
16-25
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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}
16-26
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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Rear Driveshafts
Reassembly (cont'd)
18. Install the new set ring into the driveshaft groove.
SET RINGReplace.
I
CI
SET RING GROOVE
16-2A
lnstallation
'1. lnstall the outboard joint into the trailing arm.
Install the rear driveshafts into the rear differential
assembly (see section 15).
Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating
surface of the new spindle nut.
SPINDLE NUT 22 x 1.5 mm181 N.m (18.5 kgf.m, 134lbl.ftl Replace.
Install a new spindle nut, then torque the nut. After
tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder
against the driveshaft.
Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the
wheel, then install the rear wheel, and torque the
wheel nuts.
WHEEL NUT 12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgt.m, 80lbtftl
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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
17-12
17-13
17-14
l7-15
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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8. Installation is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.
Note these items during installation:
. Be sure the wires are not caught or pinched by
any parts when installing the column.
a Make sure the wire harness is routed and fas-
tened properly.
. Make sure the connectors are properly connected.
. Make sure the steering joint is connected as fol-
lows:
a. lnsert the uDper end of the steering joint onto
the steering shaft (line up the bolt hole with
the flat ot the shaft).
b. Slip the lower end of the steering ioint onto
the Dinion shaft (lins up the bolt hole with the
groove around the shaft). and installthe lower
ioint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt is
securely in the groove in the pinion shaft'
c. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint is JullY seated.
Then install the upper joint bolt and tighten it.
22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16lbt.ftl
UPPER JOINT BOLT
Bolt must Iine uPwith fl6t on shaft.
Flat ponion.
SIEERING JOIMT
STECRING JOINT
LOWER JOINT BOLTBolt must line up withgroove around on shaft,
Inspection
Check the steering column ball bearing and the steer-
ing joint bearings for play and proper movement. lf
there is noisy or if there is excessive play, replace the
steering column as an assemblY
Check the retaining collar for damage. lf it is dam-
aged, replace the retaining collar.
PLASl'tCINJECTIONS
ABSOBBINGPLATE
SHIFT I.EVER
. Check the absorbing plates, absorbing plate guides
and sliding capsules Jor distortion and breakage.
ReDlace the column as an assembly if they are dis-
torted or broken.
SLIDING CAPSUIIThis part is attachedto the column bracketwith the plastic injections.
FETAINING COLLAR
ABSORBINGPLATE GUIDE
|GNMON SWTTCHSee section 23.(cont'd)
17-21
See section 14.
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