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

Uneven or rough steering.Ad,ust the rack gu ide (see page 17- 15).
ll the problem is not corrected byadjusting the rack guide, replacethe gearbox.
Adjust the belttension. Replace thebelt, if necessary (see page 17-14).Belt slipping on pulley.
lf the engine stalls when thewheel is turned while the vehicleis stopped or moving at lowspeed, adjust the idle speed (seesection 111.
ldle speed low or erratic.
Check power steering lluid level. lfthe level is excessively low checkfor leaks in the system. Add fluidto the specified level.
Air in reservoir, or check powersteering tluid level.
lf fluid level is OK, check O-ringsand seals on both ends of thepump inlet hose, and the P/Spump housing mating surlacesand drive shaft oil seal for suction leaks. Check the reservoir forcracks, Replace parts as neces-
Pump belt slipping on pulley(pump stops momentarily).Adjust the belt tension (see page17-14) or replace belt.
Check if pump pressure is normaland the gauge needle travel is 500kPa (5 kgl/cm,, 71 psi) or less.Check the flow control valve if theneedle travel exceeds 500 kPa (5kgflcm', 71 psi). lI the flow controlvalve is normal, replace the pumpas an assembly,
Install the power steering pres-sure gauge, Close the pressurecontrol valve and shut off valve (if
so equipped) fully and measurethe pump pressure (see page 17-16ot 17 17).
Steering wheel kicks backduring wide turns.
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Pump noiseGrating nois€trom pump
Pump noise
Raftle or chattering
Check the fluid lev€1.lt low, fill the reservoir to theproper level. and check for leaks.Tighten or roplace as necessary,
Cavitation caused by air bubblesin the fluid.
Check for a crushed inlet hose ora loose hose clamp allowing airinto the suction side of the system. Check the reservoir forcracks. Tighten or replace as nec-
Check the drive shaft oil seal.
Pump noise up to 2 - 3 minutesafter starting in cold weather isnormal, Compare pump noise atoperatrng temperature to anothervehicle.
ll pump noise is abnormally loud,remove and inspect the pump forwear and damage (see page 17-251.
Tighten or replace the pulley.lI shaft is loose, replace thepump.
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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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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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Knuckle/Hub Replacement
Note these items during replacement:
. Replace the selt-locking nuts after removal.
. The vehicle should be on the ground before any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightened.
. Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque specifications, then tighten them only far enough to align the slots with each
pin hole. Do not align the nuts by loosening.
o Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non'genuine wheel weights may corrode and damage
the aluminum wheels.
. Onthealuminum wheels, remove the center cap from the inside of the wheel after removing the wheel.
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front hub and brake disc.
. Before installing the wheel. clean the mating surfaces ofthe brake disc and wheel.
. Wipe off the grease before tightening the nuts at the balljoints.
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgtm.80 lbt.ftl
LOWER BALL JOINTInspect for faultymovement and wear,Replacement, page'18 15
CASTLE NUT10 x 1.25 mm39 - 47 N.m (i1.0 - 4.8 kgf.m, 29 - 35 lbf.ftl
COTTER PINReplace.
WHEEL BEARINGBeplace.Replacement, page 18-13
CIRCLIPSPLASH GUARD
SCREW5x0.8mm4.9 N.m {0.5 kgf.m,3.6lbf.ft)
SET RING
FRONT HUBCheck for damage and
Replacement,page 18 10
BALL JOINT BOOTCheck for deteriorationano oamage.SPINOLE NUT24 x 1.5 mm245 N.m {25.0 kgI.m, 181 lbtft}Replace.. Before installing the spindle nut, applyengine oil to the seating surface of the nut.. After tightening, use a drift to stake thespindle nut shoulder against the spindle.
COTTER PINReplace.
CASTLE NUT12x 1.25 fim49 - 59 N.m 15.0 - 6.0 kgt.m. 36 - € lbf.ft)
BRAKE DISCCheck for wear andrust.Replacement, page 18-10Inspection, section 19.
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m{11.0 kgt m,80 tbf.ftl
6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING SCREW9.8 N.m (1.0 kgtm, 7.2 lbtftl(cont'd )
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Front Suspension
31.
Knuckle/Hub Replacement (cont'dl
Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in high flash
point solvent before reassembly,
Press a new wheel bearing into the knuckle using
the old b6aring, a plate. the special tool, and a
press. Place the wheel bearing on the knuckle with
the pack seal side facing (metal color) toward the
inside. Be careful not to damage the sleeve of the
Dack seal.
DOUBLE LIP SEALIBLACK COLORI
SUPPORT BASE0?965 - SD90t00
33. Install the circlip securely in the knuckle groove.
35. lnstall the hub on the knuckle using the specialtools
shown and a hydraulic press. Be careful not to dis-
tort the splash guard.
ORIVER077irg - 0010000
SPLASH GUARO
lnstall the knuckle in the reverse order of removal,
and pay particular attention to the following items:
. Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots
when installing the knuckle.
r Torque a\ mount
g hardv{are to ths speci{ied
torque values,
o Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque speci
fications, then tighten them only iat enough to
align the slots with each pin hole. Do not align
the castle nut by loosening.
a lnstall new cotter pins on the castle nuts or hex
nut after torquing.
. Avoid twisting the sensor wires when installing
the wheel sensor.
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating
surfaces of the front hub and the inside of the
brake disc.
. Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small
amount of engine oil to the seating surface oJ the
nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spin-
dle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
. Before installing the wheel. clean the mating sur-
face of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary {see page 18-4).
scREws5 N.m 10.5 kgl m, 4 lbl'tt)
CIRCLIP
34. Install the splash guard and tight€n the screws.
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Disassembly/ Inspection
Disass.mbly
1. Compress the damper spring with a spring com-
pressor according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, then remove the self-locking nut. Do not com-press the spring more than necessary to remove the
nur.
10 mm SELF-LOCKINGReplace.
STRUTCOMPRESSOR:lComm6rcially availablo)BRANICK@ T/N MST-580Aor Mod6l 7200or equivalent
Release the pressure from the spring compressor,
then disassemble the damper as shown in the next
cotumn.
Inspection
1.Reassemble all parts, except for the spring.
Push on the damper assembly as shown.
Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension. The damper
should move smoothly. lf it does not (no compres-
sion or no extension), the gas is leaking, and the
damper should be replaced.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding dur-
ing these tests.
2.
29 N.m (3.0 kgl.m,22lbtftlReplace.
DAMPER MOUNTING WASHER
DAMPER MOUNTING
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm
RUBBERCheck forano oamage.
DAMPER MOUAMNG COLLAR
DAMPER MOUNTINGBASE
DAMPER MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck for det€riorationano oamage.
BUMP STOP PLATE
DUSTCheckfor bending and damage.
..rgBUMPSTOP g
weakness anddamage,
SPRING MOUNTING
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Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement (cont'd)
12, Press the wheel bearing inner race from the hub
using the tools, a bearing separator, and a press.
HUB DIS/ASSEMBLY TOOL07965 - SA50100
BEARINGSEPARATOR0 -,t 1/2 in {0 - 11i1.3 mml(Commercially qvailable)
13. Remove the 12 mm flange bolts.
HUB BEARING UN]T O.RING
14. Remove the hub bearing unit from the backing
plate.
15. Install a new O-ring on the hub bearing unit.
FLANGE BOLTS10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ftl
16. Install the hub bearing unit on the backing plate.
18-22
't7.Install the hub bearing unit onto the rear hub using
the special tools and a press.
DRIVERATTACHMENT,60 mm07LAO - SM40100
Prcss
+
DRIVER07749 - 0010000
BEARING
18. Install the backing plate/hub
trailing arm.
FLANGE BOLTS12 x 1.25 mm103 N.m 110.5 kgf'm,75lbfft)
bearing unit on the
19. Install the hub bearing unit in the reverse order of
removal, and pay particular attention to the follow-
ing items:
. Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small
amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the
nut, After tightening, use a drift to stake the spin-
dle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
. Avoid twisting the sensor wires when installing
the wheel sensor,
. Fill the brake reservoir and bleed the brake sys-
tem {see section 19).
. Adjust the parking brake (see section 191.
. Check the rear wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-4).
REAR HUB
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Rear Damper
Disassembly/lnspection
Disassembly
L Compress the damper spring with the spring com-
pressor according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, then remove the self-locking nut. Do not com-
press the spring more than necessary to remove the
self-locking nut.
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mmReplace.
STRUT SPRINGCOMPRESSOR:lCommercirlly avaihblo)BRANICKO I/N MSI-580Aor Mod6l/7200 or equivalent
2. Release the pressure from the spring compressor,
then disassemble the damper as shown on page 18-
25.
Inspection
1. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.
2. Push on the damper as shown.
3.
WOODEN ELOCK
Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension. The damper
should move smoothly. lf it does not (no compres-
sion or no extension), the gas is leaking, and the
damper should be replaced.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding dur-
ino these tests.
4.
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm
OAMPERMOUNTINGWASHER
29 N.m {3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft)Beplace.
OAMPER MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck fordeteriorationano oamage.
DAMPER MOUNTINGCOLLAR
DAMPERMOUNTING BASE
DAMPER MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck fordeteriorationano oamage.
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//F,
DAMPERCheck for weakness,compressron
DUST COVER PLATE
DUST COVERCheck for bendingand damage.
SPRING MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck Ior deteriorationand damage.
BUMP STOPCheck for weaknessano oamage.
DUST COVEN BOOTCheck for deterioralionano oamage.
BUMP STOP PLATE
DAMPER
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Glass
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Ouarter Glass Replacement (cont'd)
lnside:
ADHESIVE
3. Carefully remove the quarter glass.
NOTEj Check the molding for damage, replace thequa.ter glass if necessary.
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Using a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a
thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding
surface around the entire quarter glass opening
flange.
NOTE:
. Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the
body; damaged paint will interfere with proper
bond ing.
. lf any of the clips are broken. remove lhem trom
the body.
. Mask off surrounding surfaces before applying
pnmer.
Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge damp-
ened in alcohol.
NOTE: After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water
from getting on the surface.
lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled, use aputty knife to scrape off all traces of old adhesive,
then clean the quarter glass surface with alcohol
where adhesive is to be applied.
NOTE: Make sure the bonding surface is kept free
of water, oil and grease.
CAUTION: Avoid setting the quarter glass on its
edges; the molding can be permanently detormed.
NOTE: Clean the shadowed area.
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