power steering HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Service Manual
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20. Press the new bearing into the valve housing with
the stamped letter facing up using a hydraulic press
and soecialtool.
ATTACHMENT,32x35mm07746 - 0010100
- ROLLER BEARINGLetter stamped face
21. Apply vinyl tape to the pinion shaft, then coat the
vinyltape with power steering fluid.
Sealing lip tace.VALVE OIL SEAL
VALVE HOUSING
SHAFT
SLEEVE SEAL
PINION
E
22, Insert the pinion shaft into the valve housing. Be
careful not to damage the valve seal rings.
23. Remove the vinyl tape from the pinion shaft, then
remove any residue from the tape adhesive.
8e sure that theseal rings are notturned up, theninstall.
DRIVER
24. Press the pinion shaft/sleeve using a hydraulic
press. Check that the pinion shaft/sleeve turns
smoothly by turning the pinion shaft,
(cont'd)
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Power Steering Gearbox
Reassembly (cont'dl
Stecring Rack R8assembly
25. Coat the piston seal ring guide with power steering
fluid, then slide it onto the rack, big end first.
26. Position the new O-ring and new piston seal ring on
the sDecial tool, then slide them down toward the
big end of the tool.
Note these items during reassembly:
a Do not over expand the resin seal rings. Install
the resin seal rings with care so as not to dam-
age them. After installation, be sure to contract
the seal ring using the special tool (sizing tool).
a Replace the piston's O-ring and seal ring as a set.
27. Pull rhe O-ring off into the piston groove, then pull
the piston seal ring off into the piston groove on top
of the O-ring.
Coat the piston seal ring and the inside of the spe-
cial tool with power steering fluid.
07GAG - SO4O200 orOTGAG - SD'()2OA
Carefully slide the tool onto the rack and over thepiston seal ring.
Move the special tool back and fonh several times
to make the piston seal ring fit snugly in the piston.
24.
PISTONReplace
E
30.
PISTON
17-44
31. Wrap vinyl tape around the rack teeth and rack end
edges, then coat the surface of the tape with the
power steering fluid. Make sure that the vinyl tape
is wrapped carefully so that there is no stepped por-
tion.
Coat the inside surface of the new cvlinder end
with power steering fluid.
Install the cylinder end seal onto the steering rack
with its grooved side toward the piston. When
installing the cylinder end seal, be careful not dam-
age the sealing lip face of the seal with the edges or
teeth of the steering rack.
CYLINDER END SEAL
Make sure thespring is in lhe cylindereno seal
Remove the vinyl tape from the steering rack, then
remove any residue from the tape adhesive.
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35. Install the new backup ring on the steering rack,
then place the cylinder end seal against the piston.
BACKUP RINGReplace.
Grease the steering rack teeth, then insert the steer-
ing rack into the gearbox housing, Be careful not to
damage to inner surface of the cylinder wall with
the rack edges.
to.
GEARBOX HOUSING
Prers
37. Install the flange bolt into the end of the steering
fack until it bottoms in the hole, then back the
flange bolt out 1/4 turn. Hold the flange bolt and
tighten the flange nut against the rack by hand.
12 x'175 mm FLANGE BOLT
lP/N 90177 - SLo - 0001
12 mm FLANGE NUT
38.
CYLINDER END SEALReplace.
Install the cylinder end seal into the bottom of the
cylinder by pressing on the bolt with a press, Do notpush on the bolt with excessive force as it may
damage the cylinder end seal.
Remove the flange bolt, and center the steering
rack.
Wrap vinyl tape around the rack end edges, and
coat the surface of the tape with the power steering
fluid. Make sure that the vinyl tape is wrapped care-
fully so that there is no stepped portion.
(cont'dl
ia
40.
17-45
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Power Steering Gearbox
Reassembly (cont'dl
4l. Coat the inside surface of the new cvlinder end seal
with power steering fluid.
CYLINDEB ENO SEALReplace.Make sure the springis in the cylinder end seal.
43.
Stakedposrtron.
Grooved side.
42. Install the cylinder end seal onto the steering rack
with its grooved side toward the piston.
Push in the cylinder end seal with your finger.
When installing the cylinder end seal, be careful not
damage the sealing face of the seal with the threads
and burrs at the staked position of the cylinder
housing.
Remove the vinyl tape from the steering rack, then
remove any residue from the tape adhesive.
Hold the gearbox using a C-clamp as shown.
GEARBOX
44.
45.
C.CLAMP
17-46
46.Grease the inside surtace of the cylinder end, then
install the cylinder end by screwing it into the cylin-
der.
Remove the C-clamp from the gearbox.
After tightening the cylinder end, stake the point of
the cylinder shown below. Stake the cylinder in the
position opposite from where the stake was removed
during disassembly,
NOTE: For '98 - 00 models, go to step 54.
41.
48.
BUSHING
-tGCYLINDER END69 N.m (7.0 kgf.m,51 lbtft)8e careful not to damagethe bushing when insertingthe cylinder end.
49. Select the 32 mm shim(s) ('97 model onlv).
NOTE: Only reinstall the original 32 mm shim(s)
when the steering gearbox is reassembled without
replacing the pinion shaft. valve housing, and gear-
box housing with new ones.
lf the pinion shaft, valve housing, and gearbox
housing are replaced, select the new shim{s) as fol-
lows.
Shim selection:
Set the four 32 mm shims on the bearing surface of the
gearbox housing. Total thickness of the four shims
should equal no more than 0.70 mm.
Shim set: four 32 mm shims (Thickness: 0.10 mm, 0.15
mm, 0.20 mm, 0.25 mm respectively)
NOTE: The four 32 mm shims do not have thickness
identification marks. Measure the thickness of each shim
using a micrometer, and mark the shim for identification.
Stake point, Depth: 1,0 mm (0.04 inl
4.0 mm {0.16 in)
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Power Steering Gearbox
Reassembly (cont'dl
58. Installthe cylinder lines A and B
Note these items during reassembly:
. Clean the joints of the cylinder lines A and B
thoroughly. The joints must be free of foreign
material,
. lnstall the cylinder lines A and B by tightening
the flare nuts by hand first, then tighten the flare
nuts to the soecified torque.
CYLINDEF LINE A
Grease the sliding surface of the rack guide, and
install it onto the gear housing.
For'97 model, apply a thin coat of grease to the new
O-ring, and install it on the rack guide screw.
For'98 - 00 models. remove the old sealant from
the threads of the rack guide screw. then apply new
sealant to the first three threads.
-6rO-RING
nlcr cutDE R"Pl""u'
SCREW
LOCKNUT
37 model:
60.
ot.
38 model:
Install the spring, rack guide screw and locknut on
the gear housing.
Adjust the rack guide screw (see page 17,15). After
adjusting, check that the rack moves smoothly by
sliding the rack right and left.
17 N.m 11.7 kgd.m, 12lbf.ttl
26 N.m {2.7 kgl.m, 20
RACK GUIOE
17-48
STEERING RACK
(
63. Install the new lockwasher in the groove in the
steering rack.
LOCK WASHERReplace.
STEERING RACK ENO54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m,40 lbtftl
64.
STEERING
Screw the rack ends into the rack.
Hold the steering rack with a wrench ('98 - 00 mod-
els: left end only), and tighten the rack ends. Be
careful not to damage the rack surface with the
wrench.
After tightening the rack ends, stake the four sec-
tions of lock washerwith a drift and a mallet.
. Place the wood block on the press table, then set
the lock washer section of the rack end on the
wood block securely.
. Be sure the tool is aligned with the flat sections
of the steering rack end before pressing.
. Stake the lock washer in the center of the flat
section of the steering rack end,
ROLL PIN PUNCH
lCommorcially.Y.il.blelSnap-On No. PPR8 or oquival.nt.
NOTE: This drift has a flatshoulderto preventpuncturing of metal washer.
WOODEN BLOCK
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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
17-50
SET RING
't.
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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lnstallation
1. Before installing the gearbox, extend the rack all the
waY to right.
2. lnstall the mounting cushion on the steerlng gear-
box.
3. Pass the right side of the steering gearbox above
and through the right side of the rear beam. Be care-
ful not to bend or damage the two power steering
STEERING GEARBOX
Install the mounting bracket over the mounting
cushion. then install the two gearbox mounting
bolts. Position the split portion of the mounting
cushion as shown.
MOUNTING BBACKETS
GEARBOX MOUNTINGBOLTS39 N.m14.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
:-
/
5. Install the stiffener plate with the two gearbox
mounting bolts and stiffener plate attaching bolts.
Be sure the air tube is not caught or pinched by
stiffener plate. Install the bolts loosely first. then
tighten them securely.
NOTE: With 2WD continue to step 11.
STIFFENER PLATEMOUNTING BOLTS38 N.m
1.
With 4WD, lower the iack, and return the engine to
the original Position.
lnstall the rear mount and rear mount bracket.
Tighten the mounting bolts in order: A, B and C.
8.12 x 1,25 mm
59 N.m(6.0 kgt.m. *l lb{'ftlReplace.
10 x 1.25 mm6,a N.m
16.5 kst.m, 47 lbl'ft)R€place.
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Power Steering Gearbox
Installation (cont'd)
8, Install the left front mount. Tighten the mountingbolts in order: A and B.
LEFT FRONT MOUNT
B-12 x 1,25 mm59Nm(6.0 kgtm,,€ lbl.ftlReplaca.
9. Instsll the right front mount, Tighten the mountingbolts in order: A and B.
B-12 x 1.25 mm59 N.m16.0 ks[.m, ,|:| lbf.ftlReplace.
A-10 x 1.25 mm4,1 N.mla.s kgt m, 33 lbf.ft)
A-10 x 1.25 mma,a N.m
10. Remove the vinyl type from the side frame (both
sides).
17-52
11. Installthe return hose joint by tightening the 16 mmflare nut.
AD.'USTAB[T HOSE CLAMP(For installationreter to page 17,23)
RETURN HOSE JOINT:16 mm FLARE NUT28 N.m12.9 kg{.m.21 lbt{t)
14 mm FLARE NUT37 N.m(3.8 ksf.m, 27 lbl'frl
't2.
13.
Connect the return hose securely. and tighten theadjustable hose clamp.
Connect the pump outlet hose, and tighten the l4mm flare nut.
NOTE: Make sure that there is no interferencebetween the fluid lines, the rear beam or any otherparts.
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't 4.
15.
Center the steering rack within its stroke.
Install the steering joint, and reconnect the steering
shaft and pinion shaft.
NOTE: Make sure the steering joint is connected as
follows.
a. Insen the upper end of the steering joint onto the
steering shaft (line up the bolt hole with the flat
on the shaft).
UPPER JOINT BOLT22 N.m12.2 kgf.m, 16lbl.ft,
STEERING JOINT
COLUMNSHAFTLOWER JOINT BOLT22 N.m12.2 kgf.m, 16lbtftl
UPPER JOINT BOLTBolt must line upwith tlat on shatt.
LOWER JOINT BOLTBolt must line up withgroove around on shaft.
PINIONSHAFT
b, Slip the lower end of the steering ioint onto the
pinion shaft.
c. Install the lower joint bolt (line up the bolt hole
with ths groove around the shaft). Be sure that
the lower joint bolt is securely in the groove in
the pinion shaft.
d. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint is fully seated.
e, Install the upper joint bolt,
Reinstall the steering wheel {see page'17-19).16.
17-53
17. Wipe off any grease contamination trom the ball
joint tapered section and threads then reconnect the
tie-rod ends to the steering knuckles. For'97 - 98
models; 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. Install new cotter pins.
CAST1T NUT(9t - 98modol!)
HEX NUTl'g!t - 00 modeb)il:l N.m14.4 ksl.m,32 tbf.f0
39 - iU N'm
lil.o - 4.8 kgl.m,
29 - 35 tbf.ftl
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
'99 - lD modeb:
COTTER PINRePlace.on reassembly, bendthe cotter Pin as shown.
With 4WD, connect the propeller shaft and transfer
assembly (see section 16).
Connect the shift linkage to the transmission (M/T:
see section 13, A,/T; see section 14).
Installthe Twc (see section 91.
lnstall the front wheels,
Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed
air from the system (see page 17-15).
After installation. perform the following checks.
. Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the
steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to
warm up the fluid. Check the gearbox for leaks
(see page 17-23).
. Adjust the front toe (s€e section 18).
. Check the steering wheel spoke angl€. Adjust by
turning the right and left tie-rods equally, if nec-
essary.
TIE.ROO END
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Dashboard Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section {24) before preforming repairs or service.
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap h withprotective tap€, and apply protective tape around the
related parts to prevgnt damage.
. Put on gloves to prot€ct your hands.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing and installing
the dashboard.
. Take care not to scratch the dashboard, bodv and
other related parts.
1.Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's preset buttons.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. and wait at
least three minutes before beginning work.
Removei
a Driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster(see page 20-48)
. Glove box (see page 20-49)
. Lower console cover and center pocket (A/T
model, see page 20-49)
. Center console and center upper pocket (M/T
model, see page 20-47)
. Center dashboard lower cover (see page 20-50)
. Power window switch (see page 20-51)
. Driver's side air vent (see page 20-52)
. Driver's side defogger trim (see page 20-52)
Disconnect the driver's airbag connector, and lower
the steering column (see section 17)
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
wrap it with a shop towel.
2.
5. Remove the dashboard side cover. Disconnect the
dashboard wire harness connectors, remove the nuts,
then move the under-dash fuse/relay box. Disconnect
the antenna lead, and detach the harness clips.
Remove the connector holder from the dashboard
frame. Unbolt the control unit/relay bracket from
behind the middle of the dashboard.
HARNESS
6. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover.
D: Clip locations,
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>: Clip locations.
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SRS MAINHARNESS
UNDER.DASHFUSE/RELAYBOX
OASHBOARDSIDE COVER
6x1.0mm9.8Nm11.0kgf.m,7.2tbt.ftlDASHBOARDFFAME
CONNECTORHOLDER
PASSENGER'SDASHBOARDLOWER COVER
{cont'd)
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