Arm HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Repair Manual

Fluid Level
Checking
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-
ston,
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating tempera-ture (the radiator fan comes on)
Park the vehicle on level ground. Turn off theengine.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the trans-mission, and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick into the transmission.
DIPSTICK
Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. lt
should be between the upper and lower marKs.
lf the level is below the lower mark. pour the recom-mended fluid into the filler hole to bring it to the uppermark, Always use Genuine Honda Premium FormulaAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift oualitv.
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UPPERMARKMARK
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7. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission in the
direction shown.
DIPSTICK
FRONT
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Insrall the dipstick within
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Pressure Testing
Changing
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-
sion.
1. Bring the transmission up to operating temperature
(the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle.
Park the vehicle on level ground. turn the engane
off. then remove the drain Plug.
NOTE: lf a cooler flusher is to be used, see page
14-264 and 14-265.
TRANSMISSIONEND COVER
DRAIN18 x 1.5 mmSEALING WASHEBReplace.49 N.m {5.0 kgt.m, 36 lbf.tl)
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer,
then refill the transmission with the recommended
fluid to the uDper mark on the dipstick. Always use
Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) Using a non-Honda ATF
can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
4WD;
2.9 { (3.1 US qt. 2.6 lmp qt) 8t change
5.8 ? {7.2 US $, 6.0 lmp qt} at ovethaul
2WD:
2.7 | l2.S US qt,2.1lmp qtl ai change
5.9 ? {6.2 US $, 5.2 lmp qtl at ovolhaul
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Wlrile testing, be careful of the rotaling wheols.
Mako sure lifts, iacks, and safety stands ar€ placed
properly (see scction 11.
Before testing, be sure the transmission fluid is
filled to the proPer level.
4WD:
Raise the vehicle (see section 11.
2WD:
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
securely supported. Set the parking brake, and block
both rear wheels securely.
Allow all four wheels {4WD) or front wheels (2wD}
to rotate freely.
Warm up the engine (the radiator fan comes on),
then stop it and connect the tachometer.
Connect the oil pressure gauges to each inspection
hole securely, and do not allow dust or other foreign
particles to enter the inspection holes.
TOROUE: 18 N'm ll.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
5.
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6. Measure the following Pressure:. Line Pressure ..........,14-162
. 1st. 1st-hold Clutch Pressure .............'. 14-162
. 2nd,3rd and 4th Clutch Pressure .......... 14-163
7. Install new sealing washers and the sealing bolts in
the inspection holes, and tighten to the specified
toroue.
(cont'd)
A/T OIL PRESSUREGAUGE SET W/PANEL07{06 - 0020400
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A/T LOW PBESSUREGAUGE w/PANEL07406 - 0070300
TOROUE: 18 N'm 11.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
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Transmission
Removal (cont'd)
8. Disconnect the mainshaft sp€ed sensor, the shift
control solenoid valve, and the linear solenoid con-
necrors,
Remove the drain plug. and drain the automatic
transmission fluid {ATF). Reinstall the drain plug
with a new sealing washer.
DRAIN18 x 1.5 mm4e N.m rs.o ksr.m. 36 rbrft) ;:i:$: *o"*."
SENSOR CONNECTOR
14-170
OAMPER FORKReplace.
10. Remove the guard bar and the splash shield.
Remove the cotter pins and castle nuts, then sepa-
rate the ball joints from the lower arms (see section
18).
Remove the right damper fork bolt, then separateright damper fork and damper.
11.
12.
SELF.LOCKINGNUTReplace.
CASII.E NUT
DAMPER FORKBOLT
DAMPER PINCH BOLT
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ATF FEED PIPE,8 x 145 mmATF STRAINERSERVO BODYSERVO SEPARATOR PLATESECONDARY VALVE EODYDOWEL PINSECONDARY SEPARATOR PLATESERVO DETENT BASE ('97 - 98 model3 onlylATF FEED PIP€, 8 x 145 mmATF FEED PIPE,8 x 40 mmATF FEED PIPE. 8 x 62 mmATF FEED PIPE.8 x 112 mmATF FEED PIPE, 8 x 192.5 mmATF FEEO PIPE. I x 105.8 mmSTOP SHAFT BRACKETATF LUBRICATION PLATEATF FEEO PIPEDOWEL PINLOCK-UP VALVE EODYLOCK-UP SEPARATOR PLATEREGULATOR VALVE BODYDOWEL PINCOOLER RELIEF VALVE SPRINGCOOLER RELIEF VALVETOROUE CONVERTER CHECK VALVE SPRINGTOROUE CONVERTER CHECK VALVECONTROL SHAFTOETENT ARM SPRINGOETENT ARMDETENT ARM SHAFTFILTER Replace.CHECK BALLSlST ACCUMULATOR CHOKEO"RING Replace.STATOR SHAFTSTOP SHAFTATF FEED PIPE, I x 112 mmMAIN VALVE BOOYATF PUMP DRIVEN GEAR SHAFTATF PUMP DRIVEN GEAR
TOROUE SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN SEPARATOR PLATEDOWEL PINATF PUMP DRIVE GEARSUCTION PIPE COLLARCOUNTERSHAFT TOROUE CONVERTER HOUSINGBEARINGATF GUIDE PLATELOCK WASHER Replace.CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLYTOROUE CONVERTER HOUSINGCHANGE SHAFTOIL SEAL Reolace.MAINSHAFT OIL SEAL Reolace.MAINSHAFT TOROUE CONVERT€R HOUSINGBEARINGLOCK.UP CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A/BFILTER/GASKET Replace.LOCK.UP CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A/BASSEMBLY
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12 N'm (1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbf.ft)
14 N.m (1.4 kgf.m, 10 lbf.ft)
6x1.0mm
6x1.0mm
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ATF STRAINERSERVO BODYSERVO SEPARATOB PLATESECONDABY VALVE BOOYDOWEL PINSECONDARY SEPARATOR PLATE
SERVO DETENT BASE ('98 model onlvl
ATF FEED PIPE, 8 x 145 mmATF FEED PIPE.8 x 40 mmATF FEED PIPE,8 x 62 mmATF FEED PIPE, I x 112 mm
ATF FEED PIPE, 8 x 192.5 mm
ATF FEED PIPE, 8 x 105.8 mm
STOP SHAFT BRACKETATF LUERICATION PLATEATF FEED PIPEDOWEL PINLOCK-UP VALVE BODYLOCK-UP SEPARATOR PLATE
REGULATOR VALVE BOOYDOWEL PINCOOLER RELIEF VALVE SPRINGCOOLER BELIEF VALVETOROUE CONVERTER CHECK VALVE SPRING
TOROUE CONVERTER CHECK VALVECONTNOL SHAFTDETENT ARM SPRINGDETENT ARMDETENT ARM SHAFTFILTER Replace.CHECK BALLS1ST ACCUMULATOR CHOKEO-RING Replace.STATOR SHAFTSTOP SHAFTATF FEED PIPE. 8 x 112 mmMAIN VALVE BODYATF PUMP DRIVEN GEAR SHAFTATF PUMP DRIVEN GEAR
MAIN SEPARATOR PLATE
DOWEL PINATF PUMP DRIVE GEARSUCTION PIPE COLLARCOUNTEBSHAFT TOROUE CONVERTER HOUSING
BEARINGATF GUIDE PLATEATF MAGNETTOBOUE CONVERTER HOUSINGOIL SEAL Beplace.MAINSHAFT OIL SEAL Replace.MAINSHAFT TOROUE CONVERTER HOUSING
BEARINGLOCK.UP CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A/B
FILTER/GASKET Replace.LOCK-UP CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A/B
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TOROUE SPECIFICATIONS
Bolt/Nut No.Torque ValueSizeRemarks
12 N.m (1.2 kgim,8.7 lbf'tt)6x1.0mm
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1.Remove the control lever mounting bolt trom the
torque converter side of the torque converter hous-
ing. (4WD)
Remove the ATF feed pipes from the servo body,
secondary valve body, lock-up valve body, and main
valve body.
For '97 - 98 models:
Remove the two bolts securing the ATF strainer and
servo detent base, then remove the strainer and the
base.
For'99 - 00 models;
Remove the ATF strainer {one bolt).
4. For'97 - 98 models:
Remove the seven bolts securing the servo body,
then remove the servo body and separator plate'
For'99 - 00 models:
Remove the eight bolts securing the servo body,
then remove the servo body and separator plate'
5. Bemove the three bolts securing the secondary
valve body, then remove the secondary valve body'
stop shaft bracket, and separator plate.
6. Remove the eight bolts securing the ATF lubrication
plate and lock-up valve body, then remove the ATF
lubrication plate, lock-up valve body' and separator
plate.
7. Remove the one bolt securing the regulator valve
body, then remove the regulator valve body'
8. Remove the stator shaft and stop shaft.
9. Remove the detent spring from the detent arm, then
remove the control shaft from the torque converter
houslng.
10. Remove the detent arm and detent arm shaft from
the main valve body.
11. Remove the five bolts securing the main valve
body, then remove the main valve body.
When removing the main valve body, do not let the
eight check balls fall out.
12. Remove the ATF pump driven gear shaft, then
remove the ATF PumP gears.
13. Remove the main separator plate with two dowel
prns.
14, Clean the inlet opening of the ATF strainer thor-
oughly with compressed air, then check that it is in
good condition, and the inlet opening is not clogged
or damaged.
15.
INLET OPENING
Test the ATF strainer by pouring clean ATF through
the inlet opening, and replace it if it is clogged or
damaged.
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Mainshaft
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly
NOTE:
. Lubricate all parts with ATF during reassembly.
.Inspectthethrustneedlebearingsandtheneedlebearingsforgallingandroughmov\
ement,
. Before installing the O-rings. wrap the shaft splines with tape to prevent damaging the O-rings.. Locknut has left-hand threads.
. Install the conical spring washer in the direction shown.
. Inspect condition of the sealing rings. lf the sealing rings are worn, distorted, ordamaged, replace them (see page 14-
2041.
LOCKNUT IFLANGE NUT)19 x 1.25 mm78 N.m {8.O kgf.m,58 lbl.ftlReplace.Left-hand threads
CONICAL SPRING WASHERReplace.
lST CIUTCHASSEMBI.YSNAP RING
THRUST NEEDLEB€ARING
Install the sealing ringmating faces as shown
THRUST WASHEB
4TH GEAR
BEARII{GS
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THRUST WASHCR
THRUST NEEOI€BEARIl{G
I{EEDLE BEARIIIG
lST GEARMAINSI{AFTCheck splines for excessivewear ano damage.Check bearing surface tor scoring,scratches and excessive wear.
rST GEARCOLLARTXBUST 1{EEDLEBEARIl{G
4TH GEAR COLLAR
2ND/4TH CLUTCX
TnANSMtSSIOt{HOUSII{G BEARII{G
THRUST WASHER, 36.5 r 55 mmSelective part
SEALING29 mm
THRUST NEEDLESEARING
2NO GEAR
NEEDLE EEARING
THRUST NEEDI-EBEARING
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NEEDLE EEARING
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SET RING
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Transmission
Reassembly
NOTE:
. The illustration shows the 4WD automatic transmission; the 2WD is similar.. Clean all parts with ATF.. Replace the following parts:- O-rings- Lock washers- Gaskets- Sealing washers- Locknuts and conical spring washers of each shaft
ATF FEED PIPE
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ATF FEED PIPES145 mm
SERVO DETENTBASE(37 -98 modeb onlylATF LUBRICATIONPLATE6x1.0mm
2 Bolts'99 - 00 models: 1 Bolts
LOCK.UP VALVEBODY
LOCK.UP SEPARATORPLATE
REGULATOR VALVEBODY
DOWEL PIN
DOWEL PIN
VALVE SPRING
STATOR SHAFT
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ATFSTRAINER
40 mm
j coNrRoLI SHAFT
COOLER BELIEF VALVE
TOROUE CONVERTERCHECK VALVE
6x1.0mm18olts
DETENTARMSHAFT
6x1,0mm'97 - 98 models:7 Bolts'99 - 00 models:8 Bolts
SERVO BODY('97 - 98 models)
SERVOSEPARATOR PLATE
6x1.0mm3 Bolts
STOP SHAFTBRACKET
SECONDARYVALVE BODY
OOWEL PIN8x40mm
O.RING
STOP SHAFTCHECK BALLS 18'
ATF FEED PIPE112 mm
6x1.0mm5 Eolts
ATF PUMP DRIVENGEAR SHAFT
ATF PUMP DRIVEN
MAIN SEPARATORPLATE
MAIN VALVE EOOY
SECONDARYSEPARATOR
d---.- PLATE--.- CONTROL I.EVER MOUNTING BOLT6x1.0ftm14 N.m (1.4 kgt.m, 10 tbf.ft)(4WD)SERVO BODY('99 - 00 models)
ATF PUMP
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ATF FEEO PIPE
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DRIVE GEAR
DOWEL PINTOBOUEHOUSING
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1.Install the suction pipe collar and the ATF magnet
{2WD) in the torque converter housing, if necessary.
lnstall the main seDarator Dlate and the two dowel
pins on the torque converter housing,
Install the ATF pump drive gear. ATF pump driven
gear, and ATF pump driven gear shaft on the torque
converter housing. Installthe ATF pump driven gear
with its grooved and chamfered side facing down.
ATF PUMPGEAR
ATF PUMP D{IVEf{GEAR SHAFT
ATF PUi'PORIVEN GEAR
Grooved and chamteredside faces separatorplate.
MAIN S€PAR/ATORPLATE
5.
o.
Loosely install the main valve body with five bolts.
Make sure the ATF pump drive gear rotates smoothly
in the normal operating direction, and the ATF pump
driven gear shaft moves smoothly in the axial and
normal operating directions.
Install the secondary valve body, separator plate,
and two dowel pins on the main valve body. Do not
installthe bolts.
Install the control shaft in the housing along with
the manual valve.
lnstall the detent arm and arm shaft in the main
valve body, then hook the detent arm spring to the
detent arm.
SEBVO SEPARATOR PLATE
7.
DETENT ARMSHAFT
OETENT ARM
CONTROLSHAFT
MANUAL VAIVE
OETENT ARM SPRING
onlv on the '98 - 00 models,
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9.
8.
10.
Install the servo body and separator plate on the
secondary valve body ('97 - 98 models: seven bolts,'99 - 00 models: eight bolts).
lnstall the servo detent base ('97 - 98 models only)
and the ATF strainer ('97 - 98 models: two bolts,'99 -
00 models: one boltl.
Tighten the five bolts on the main valve body to 12
N'm (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft).
Make sure the ATF pump drive gear and ATF pump
driven gear shaft move smoothly. lf they don't,
loosen the bolts on the main valve body, and disas-
semble the valve bodies. Realign the ATF pump driv-
en gear shaft and reassemble the valve bodies, then
retighten the bolts to 12 N.m (1.2 kgim, 8.7 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Failure to align the ATF pump driven
gear shaft corroctly will rosult in a seizsd ATF pump
drive gear or ATF pump drivon gear shaft.
ATF PUMP ATFGEARDRIVE GEAR DBIVEN GEARSHAFT
Install the stator shaft and stop shaft
Install the bolts and the stop shaft bracket on the
secondary valve body, then tighten the bolts (three
bolts).
Install the torque converter check valve, cooler relief
valve, and valve springs in the regulator valve body,
then install the regulator valve body on the main
valve body {one boltl.
Install the lock-up valve body, separator plate, two
dowel pins and lubrication plate (eight bolts).
Installthe one ATF feed pipe in the main valve body,
the three ATF feed pipes in the secondary valve, the
three ATF feed pipes in the servo body and the one
ATF feed pipe in the lock-up valve body.
NOTE: lnstall the 105.8 mm ATF feed pipe with its
filter side away from the secondary valve body; the
filter is on the 105.8 mm ATF feed pipe, which is(cont'd)
13.
14.
15.
16.
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17. Install the right and left driveshafts (see section 18).
While installing the right driveshaft in the differen-
tial, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign parti-
cles to enter the transmission.
NOTE:
. Clean the areas where the right driveshaft con-
tacts the transmission (differential) with solvent
or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed
air.
. Turn the right and left steering knuckle fully out-
ward, and slide the right driveshaft into the dif-
ferential until you feel its spring clip engage the
side gear. Slide the left driveshaft into the inter-
mediate shaft until you feel the spring clip of the
intermediate shaft engage the left driveshaft,
18. Install right damper fork, then install the right and
left ball joints on each lower arm with the castle
nuts and new cotter pins (see section 18).
DAMPER PINCH BOLT10 x 1 .25 mm43 N.m 14.{ kgf.m,32 rbr.ftl
DAMPERFORX
SELF.LOCKING NUT12 x 1,25 mm6/t N m (6.5 kg{.m, a7 lbtft)Replace.
Replace.
CASTLE12 x 1.25 mm49 - 59 N.m15.0 - 6.0 kgl m, 36 - {3 lbtftl
19, Install the propeller shaft to the transfer assembly
by aligning the reference marks (4WD).
20.
8 x 1.25 mm32 N.m (3.3 kgt'm,2ir blft)
Feplace.
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PROPELLER SHAFT
lnstall the shift cable.
4WD:
Install the shift cable with the control pin, then
secure it with the snap Din. Do not bend the shift
cable excessivelv.
CONTROLLEVER
SHIFT CAALECOVER
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2l'gl m,16 rbt.ftl
(cont'd)
REFERENCE MARKS
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