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

Front Toe Inspection/Adjustment
Use commercially-available computerized four wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster,
camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment
manufacturer's instructions,
3.
1.Check the tire pressure.
Center the steering wheel spokes.
Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight
ahead.
Front toe-in: 0 i 3 mm {0 t 1/8 inl
- lf adjustment is required, go on to step 4.
- lf no adjustment is required, remove alignment
equipment.
Loosen the tie-rod locknuts, and turn both tie-rods
in the same direction until the front wheels are
pointing straight ahead.
5.Turn both tie-rods equally until the toe reading on
the wheel alignment computer is correct.
After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod locknuts and
reposition the tie-rod boots if they are twisted or
displaced.
sir N m (5.5 kgJ.m, 'O lbf.ft)
Rear Toe Inspection/Adjustment
Use commercially-available computerized four wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster,
camber. toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment
manufacturer's instructions.
Release parking brake to avoid an incorrect mea-
surement.
Check the toe.
Ro8r toe-in: 2 :1 mm {lN l/16:t 1/16 in,
- lf adjustment is required, go to step 2.
- lf no adiustment is required. remove alignment
equrpmenr.
Before adjustment, note the locations of adjusting
bolts on the right and left compensator arms.
Loosen the adjusting bolts, and slide the compen-
sator arm in or out. as shown, to adiust the toe.
1.
FLANGE BOLT'10 x 1.5 mm
COMPENSATOR ARM
Example: After the rear toe inspection, the wheel is 2
mm (0.08 in) out of the specification.- Move the arm so the adjusting bolt moves 2 mm
{0.08 in) inward from the position recorded before the
adjustment.- The distance the adjusting bolt is moved should be
equal to the amount out-of-specification.
5. Tighten the adjusting bolts.
6a N.m 16.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf'ftl
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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 )
18-9
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Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement
Note these items during replacement:
. Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non-genuine wheel weights may corrode and damage
the aluminum wheels.
. Before installing the brake drum, clean the mating surfaces of the rear hub and the brake drum.
. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake drum and wheel.
FLANGE BOLI12 x 1,25 mm103 N.m 110.5 kgf.m,76 tbtfr)
BACKING PLATE
SPINDI-E NUT22 x'1.5 mm181 N.m {18.5 kgf.m, 134 lbf.ftlReplace.NOTE: Alter tightening, use a driftpunch to lock the spindle nut shoulderinto the spindle.
BRAKE SHOE
TRAILING ARMCheck {or crackingano oamage.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm64 N'm 16.5 kgf.m, 4? lbt.ft)
Check for crackingano oamage.
BRAKE DRUMCheck for wearano oamage,
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m {11.0 kgt m,80lbtftl
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Brakes
Special Tools ............. 19-2
Component Locations
lndex ................ ...... 19-3
Inspection and Adlustment
Brake System Rubber Parts
and Brake Booster ..........,,,.......... 19-4
Brake Pedal ............ 19-5
Parking Brake ........ 19-6
Bleeding ................. 19'7
Brake System Indicator ................... 19-8
Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement .......... 19-9
Front Brake Disc
Disc Runout Inspection ................... 19-11
Disc Thickness and
Parallelism Inspection ........,........ 19-1 1
Front Brake Caliper
Disassembly/Reassembly ............... 19-12
Master Cylinder/Brake Booster
Removal/lnstallation ....................... 19-13
Master Cylinder
Inspection/Disassembly .............. 19-14
Pushrod Clearance Adiustment ...... 19-14
Brake Booster Inspection ...,.,,,,....... 1 9-1 5
Rear Drum Brakes
Inspection .............. 19-15
Brake Shoes
Replacement ..... 19-r 8
Wheel Cylinder Replacement ......... 19-20
Brake Hoses/Lines
Inspection/Torque Specifications ... 19-21
Hose Replacement ....,...,............. ..,,, 19-22
Parking Brake Cable
Inspection and Replacement .......... 19-23
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Special Tools
Ref. No. Tool Number Description ety psge Reference
(, | 07JAG. SD40100 | Pushrod Adiustment cauge I r I tg_rt
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Gomponent Locations
lndex
ERAKE SYSTEM INOICATORCircuit Diagram, page't9-8
PARKING BRAKEAdjustment, page 19-6Parking Brake Switch Test, page '19-8
PARKING BRAKE CABI..EInspection and Replacement,page 19-23
BRAKE BOOSTERBrake Booster Inspection, page 19-15
Removal/lnstallation, page 19 13
MASTER CYLINDER
Inspection, pago 19-16Brake Shoes Replacement,page 19-18Wheel CylinderReplacement, page 19-20
REAR DRUM BRAKE
Removal/lnstallation, page 19-13lnspection/Disassembly.page 19-14Pushrod Clearance Adjustment,page 19 ldBrake Fluid LevelSwitch Test,page 19-8
Inspection/Torque Specification, pag€'19-21
Hose Replacement, Page 19-22
Front Brake Pads, page 19-9Front Brake Disc. page 19-11Front Brake Caliper, page 19-12
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Brake Pedal
Pedal Hoight
1. Disconnect the brake switch connector, loosen the
brake switch locknut, and back off the brake switch
until it is no longer touching the brake pedal.
2. Lift up the carpet, At the insulator cutout, measure
the pedal height from the middle of the right side of
the oedal pad.
BRAKE SWITCH
ERAKE SWITCH
Standard Pedal Height (with floor m8i removed):
A/T: 161 mm (5 5/16 in)
M/T: 155 mm {6 U8 in}
Loosen the pushrod locknut, and screw the pushrod
in or out with pliers until the standard pedal height
from the floor is reached. Do not adjust the pedal
height with the pushrod pressed. After adiustment,
tighten the locknut firmly.
PUSHROD LOCKNUT
15 N.m11.5 kgj m, 11 lbf ftl
4. Screw in the brake switch until its plunger is fully
pressed (threaded end touching the pad on the
pedal arm), Then back otf the switch 1/4 turn to
make 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of clearance between the
threaded end and pad. Tighten the locknut firmly.
Connect the brake switch connecto.. Make sure that
the brake lights 90 off when the pedal is released
5. Checkthe brake pedalfree play as described below
Pedal Free Play
1. With the engine off. inspect the free play on the
pedal pad by pushing the pedal by hand-
Free Play: 1 - 5 mm (1/16 - 3/16 in)
2. lf the pedal free play is out of specification, adiust
the brake switch. lf the pedal free play is insuffi-
cient, it may result in brake drag.
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PEOAL PAD
PEDAL FREE PLAY
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Front Brake Disc
Disc Runout Inspection
l.Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheels.
Remove the brake pads {see page 19-9).
Inspect the disc surface for damage and cracks.
Clean the disc thoroughly, and remove all .ust.
Use wheel nuts and suitable plain washers to hold
the disc securely against the hub, then mount a dial
indicator as shown, and maasure the runout at
10 mm (0.4 in) from the outer edge of the disc.
Brake Di3c Runout:
Service Limit: 0.10 mm {0.00,0 in)
WHEEL NUT ANDPLAIN WASHER108 N.m {11 kg{ m, 80 lbf.ft)
lf the disc is beyond the service limit, refinish the
brake disc with an on-car brake lathe. The Kwik-
Lathe produced by Kwik-way Manufacturing Co.
and the "Front Brake Disc Lathe" offered by Snap-
on Tools Co. are approved for this operation.
M8x. Rofinish Limit: 21.0 mm l0.8il in)
NOTE: A new disc should bs refinished if its runout
is greater than 0.10 mm (0.004 in).
Disc Thickness and Parallelism
Inspection
1.Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheels.
Remove the brake pads (see page 19-9).
Using a micromater, measure disc thickness at eight
points, approximately 45'apan and 10 mm (0.4 in)
in from the outer edge of the disc. Replace the brake
disc if the smallest measurement is less than the
max. refinishing limit.
Brake Disc Thickness:
Standard:'97 - 98 modsls:
22.9 -23.1mm {0.90 - 0.91 inl'99 - 00 mod€ls:
23.6 - 23.8 mm {0.93 - 0.94 in}
Max. Refinishing Limit:21.0 mm (o.txl in)
Brake Disc Parallelism: 0.015 mm {0.0006 in} max.
NOTE: This is the maximum allowable difference
between the thickness measurements,
lf the disc is beyond the service limit for parallelism,
refinish the brake disc with an on-car brake lathe.
The Kwik-Lathe produced by Kwik-Way Manufac-
turing Co. and the "Front Brake Disc Lathe" offered
by Snap-on Tools Co. are approved for this opera-
tron.
NOTE: See section 18 for brake disc replacement.
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Master Cylinder/Brake Booster
Removal/lnstallation
1, Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connectors.
2. Remove the reservoir cap from the master cylinder.
3. Remove the brake fluid from the master cvlinder
reservoir with a syringe.
4. Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
To prevent spills, cover the line joints with rags or
shop towels.
5. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts and
wasners.
6. Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or damage the
brake lines when removing the master cylinder.
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may dam.
age the paint; it brake fluid does cont.ct the paint,
wash it oft immediately with water.
7. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the brake booster.
8. Remove the cotter pin and clevis pin from the clevis.
Do not disconnect the clevis by removing it from
the operating rod of the brake booster. lf the clevis
is loosened, adjust the pushrod length before
installing the brake booster (see page 19-15).
To Front Caliper (Without ABS)
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9. Remove the four booster mounting nuts.'10. Pull the brake booster forward until the clevis is
clear of the bulkhead.
11. Remove the brake booster from the enqine com-
panment.
12. Install the brake booster and master cylinder in the
reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. When connecting the brake lines, make sure that
there is no interference between the brake lines
and other parts.
. Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines
when installing the master cylinder.
. lf replacing the master cylinder or brake booster,
check and adjust the pushrod clearance before
installing the master cylinder (see page 19-14).
Fill the master cylinder reservoir, and bleed the
brake system (see page 19-7).
After installation, check the brake pedal height and
brake pedal free play (see page 19-5), and adjust if
necessary.
13 N.m 11.3 kg{.m,I rbf.ft)
13.
14.
To Master Cylinder(Without ABS)To Modulator Unit(with ABs)@-\
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^ To Front Caliper
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-#qCLEVIS PIN
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PROPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE
MASTER CYLINDER
15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbl.ftl
BRAXE BOOSTER
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Master Cylinder
I nspection/Disassembly
CAUTION: Do not spill brake fluid onthe vehicle; it may
damsge the paint; il brake fluid does contact th6 paint.
wash it off immodiately with water.
NOTE:
. Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of
dust and other foreign particles.
. Do not try to disassemble the master cylinder assem-
bly. Replace the master cylinder assembly with a new
pan it necessary,
. Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed
to contaminate the brake fluid.
RESERVOIR SEALCheck for damaoe anddeterioration,
RESERVOIRCheck for damage.
ROD SEALCheck for damageand deterioration.
-€-1SILICONE GREASE
MASTER CYLINOERCheck bore for wear, rust and damage.
19-14
Pushrod Clearance Adjustment
NOTE: Master cylinder pushrod-to-piston clearance must
be checked and adjustments made, if necessary. before
installing the master cylinder.
1. Set the special tool on the master cylinder body;
push in the center shaft until the top ot it contacts
the end of the secondary piston by turning the ad-justing nut.
PUSHROD ADJUSTMENT GAUGE07JAG - SD{o100
SECONDARY
MASTER CYLINDER
ADJUSTING NUT
Without disturbing the center shaft's position, in-
stallthe special tool upside down on the booster.
Install the master cylinder nuts, and tighten them to
the sDecified toroue.
Connect the booster iniine with a vacuum gauge 0 -
101 kPa (0 - 760 mmHg, 30 in Hg) to the booster's
engine vacuum supply, and maintain an engine
speed that will deliver 66 kPa (500 mmH9, 20 in Hg)
vacuum.
With a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between
the gauge body and the adiusting nut as shown.
Clearanco: 0 - 0.4 mm (0 - 0.02 inl
VACUUM GAUGElCommo.cidly 6vailablcl0 - 101 kPtl0 - 760 mm Hg, 30 in Hgl
MASTER CYLINDER NUT15 N.m 11.5 kgt m, 11 lbt.ftl
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