Jack HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

General lnformation
Chassis and Paint Codes ....................... 1-2
ldentification Number Locations ......... 1-10
Warning/Caution Label Locations ....... 1-11
Under-hood Emissions Control
Label .......... ..................... 1-15
Lift and Support Points
Lift and Safety Stands ....................... 1-19
Floor Jack ....................... 1-20
Towing .........1-21
Service Precautions
Pafts Marking Locations ..,................. 1-22
Precautions for Real-time 4WD
(Four-wheel Drivel ......... ................. 1 -23
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Lift and Support Points
1.
Floor Jack
Block the rear wheels when raising the front of thevehicle; block the front wheels when raising the rearof the vehicle.
Place the blocks behind and ahead of the wheels,
Raise the vehicle high enough to insert the safetystanos.
Adjust and place the safety stands so the vehiclewill be approximately level, then lower the vehicleonto them.
Front:
Center the jack
bracket in the middleof the jack lift platform.
Always usg safety standg when working on or underany vehicle that is supported by only a iack.Nevor attempt to use a bumper jack for tifting orsupporting ths vehicl€.
Rsar:
JACK LIFT PLATFORM
Center the iackbracket in the middleof the iack lift platform.
1-20
JACK LIFT PLATFORM
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Timing Belt
Removal
Replace the timing belt at 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
according to the maintenance schedule {normal condi-
tions/severe conditions). lf the vehicle is regularly driven
in either of the following conditions, replace the timing
belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.A.l 100.000 km (Canada).
- ln very high temperatures (over 110'F, 43"C).- In very low temperatures (under -20"F. -29"C).
Turn the crankshaft pu\ley so the No. 1 piston is at
top dead center (TDC).
Remove the guard bar and splash shield (see page
5-7 ).
Loosen the mounting bolt and lock bolt. then remove
the power steering (P/S) pump belt.
MOUNNNG BOLT8 x 1.25 rnm
1.
2.
,l
4. Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (lVC) compres
sor belt (see page 5-4).
6-10
24 N.m {2.4 kgt.m, 17 lbf.ftl
24 N.m 12.4 kgf.m, lt lbf.ftl
5. Loosen the mounting nut and locknut, then remove
the altefnator belt.
LOCKNUTI x 1.25 mm2a N.m 12.4 kgt m, 17 lblftl
6.
10 x 1,25 mm4,1 N.m (,1.5 kgt m, 33 lbtftl
Remove the cruise control actuator (see section 4).
Support the engine with a jack, then remove the
upper bracket. Make sure to place a cushion
between the oil Dan and the iack.
12 x 1.25 mm74 N.m (7.5 kgf m, 54 lbtftl
7.
BRACKET
AELT
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13. Remove the upper radiator hose, heater hose and
water bypass hose.
WATER BYPASS
UPPEBRADIATORHOSE
17
HEATERHOSE
Remove the engine wire harness connectors and
wire harness clamps from the cylinder head and the
intake manifold.
o Four fuel injector connectors
. Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor con-
neclor
. Radiator fan switch connector
. Coolant temperature gauge sendlng unlt connec-
tor
. Throttle position sensor connector
. Manifold absolute pressure {MAP) sensor con-
nector
Primary heated oxygen sensor (primary HO2S)
connector
ldle air control (lAC) valve connector
Distributor connector
Remove the spark plug caps and distributor from the
cylinder head.
Remove the cruise control actuator (see section 4).
Support the engine with a jack, then remove the
upper bracket. Make sure to place a cushion
between the oil pan and the iack (see page 6-10).
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18. Remove the cylinder head cover.
19. Inspect the timing belt (see page 6-9).
CYLINDER
(cont'd)
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Main Bearings
2.
3.
1.
4.
Clearance
To check main bearing-to-journal oil clearance,
remove the main caps and bearing halves.
Clean each main journal and bearing half with a
clean shop towel.
Place a strip of plastigage across each main journal.
NOTE: lf the engine is still in the vehicle when you
bolt the main cap down to check clearance, the
weight of the crankshaft and flywheel will flatten
the plastigage further than just the torque on the
cap bolt, and give you an incorrect reading. For an
accurale reading, support the crank with a jack
under the counterweights and check only one bear-
Ing aI a Irme.
Reinstall the bearings and caps, then torque the
bolts,
1st step:25 N'm (2.5 kgf.m, 18lbf.ft)
Final siep: 76 N'm 17.8 kgl.m, 56 lbf.ftl
NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspec-
tron.
Remove the bearing cap again, and measure the
widest part of the plastigage.
Main Bearing.to.Journal Oil Clearance:
Stand8.d {New):
No. 1,2,4,5 Journsls:
0.02i1- 0.0i12 mm (0.0009 - 0.0017 inl
No. 3 Journal:
0.030 - 0.0i18 mm (0.0012 - 0.0019 inl
Service Limit: 0.06 mm 10.002 in)
lf the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow,(remove the engine if it's still in the vehicle),
remove the crankshaft, and remove the upper half
of the bearing. Install a new, complete bearing with
the same color code (select the color as shown on
the next page). and recheck the clearance, Do not
file, shim, or scrape the bearings or the caps to
adjust the clearance.
lf the plastjgage shows the clearance is still incor-
rect, try the ne)d larger or smaller bearing {the color
listed above or below that one), and check again. lf
the proper clearance cannot be obtained by using
the appropriate larger or smaller bearings, replace
the crankshaft and start over.
7.
7-7
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Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSSI
lPosoo-]-'. |posol l-'
'97 modol:
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC} P0500*'or P0501*r: A range/perfor-
mance in the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) circuit. * I ; A/T*2i Mfi
FCM CONNECTORS
A t32Pl
LG1(BRN/BLK)
NOTE: Do not use the engine to turn thofront wheels with th6 rear wheels on theground. The 4WD system will engage andthe vehicle will suddenlv Iurch forward.
Wire side ot female terminals
LGl
{BRN/BLKI
(cont'd)
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The MIL hes boen roported on.DTC m501 is 3tor€d.
Problom verificetion:1. Test'drive the vohicle.2. Check the vehicle speed withthe scan tool,
lntormittent tailure, rystom b OKat thia timo. Chock tor poor con-nection3 or 10o3o wires rt C129lvss) .nd rr rhe Pcfr4,
ls the correct speed indicated?
Chock for an open in tho PiCM:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Block the rear wheels and setthe parking brake.3. Jack up the lront of the vehicleand support it with saletystands.4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Elock the right front wheel andslowly rotate the left trontwheel by hand.6. Measure voltage betweenPCM connector terminals C18and A9.
Substitulc a known-good PCMand .och6ck. It symptom/indicd.tion go.a away, .cplaco tho origi-nel FCM.
Doesthe voltage pulse 0 Vand 5 V or battery voltage?
Check for a .hort in the PCM:L Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the PCM con'nector C (31P).
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Elock the right front wheeland slowly rotate the left front
5. Measure vohage between PCMconnector terminals C18 andA9.
Substituto e known-good PCMand rochock. f rymptom/indica-tion goos rwry, roplsc. tho origi-nalFCM.
Doesthe voltage pulse 0 Vand 5 V or battery voltage?
- Repair short in the wirebetween the PCM lC18l,cruise control unit, speodo-meter, and VSS,- Repair opon in the wirebetween the PCM {C181 .ndrhe vss.- f wire is OK. tost lho VSS l3oosoction 231.
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PGM-FI System
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSSI {cont'd}
'98 - 00 models:
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
B t25Pl
NOTE (4WD): Do not use the engine to turnthe front wheels with the rear wheels on theground. The 4WD system will engage andthe vehicle will suddenly lurch forward.
Wire side of female terminals
- The MIL ha3 been reDoned on.- DTC P0500" or P0501*1 i33torod.
Probl6m verification:1. Test-drive the vehicle.2. Check the vehicle speed withthe scan tool,
Intermittont failu.e, svstem is OKat thk time. Check for poor con-nection! or loose wiros at C129lvss) .nd ar the EcM/PcM.
ls the correct speed indicated?
Check for rn open in the ECM/PCM:l Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Elock the rear wheels and setthe parking brake.3. Jack up the front oI the vehicleand support it with satetystands.4. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.5. Block the right front whoel andslowly rotate the lett front
6. Measure voltage betweenECM/PCM connector termi-nals 820 and C23.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and rochock. ll symptom/indicetion 9063 away, .oplace th€origin.l ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage pulse between0 V and 5 V or battery voltage?
Check for a short in the ECM/PCMI1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector C 131P).3. Turn the ignition swilch ON {ll).4. Block the right front wheeland slowly rotate the left front
5. Moasure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals 820and C23.
Sub.titute a known-good ECM/PCM and rschock. It rymptom/indication goos .w.y. replecerhe original ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage pulse betlveen0 V and 5 V or battery voltage?
- R.pair short in the wirobetwe€n the ECM/PCM lC23).nd tho VSS.- Roprir open in th6 wirebotweon the ECM/PCM lc23land th6 vss.- It wirc is OK, te3t ihe VSS(!€e soetion 23).
B (25P)
1
*2:Mft
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Fuel Tank
Replacement
1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see page 11-178).
2. Fold the left rear seat cushion forward, and remove the base frame cover {see section 20).
3. Remove the access panel from the floor.
4. Disconnect the 5P connector 1C562) and 6P connector (C580) ('98-00 models)'
5. Disconnect the fuel return hose and quick-connect fittings {see page 11-175}
6. Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
7. Remove the middle floor beam.
8. Remove the drain bolt, and drain the fuel into an approved contaaner.
g. Disconnect the hoses (see page 11-173, 174). slide back the clamps. then twist hoses as you pull, to avoid damaging
them.
10. Place a jack, or other suppon, under the tank
11. Remove the strap nuts, and let the straps fall free
12. Remove the fuel tank. lf it sticks on the u ndercoat applied to its mount, carefu lly pry it off the mount,
'13. lnstallthe drain bolt with a new washer, then coat the drain bolt with Noxrust 1248'
Allow the Noxrust to dry for 20 minutes.
14. Install parts in the reverse order of removal.
'97 modol:AOCESS PANEL
CONNECTOR
@ Do not smoke while working on fuol systam Keep open flame away from your work area'
DRAIN EOLT49 N.m15.0 kgf'm,36 rbt frl
(cont'd)
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Transmission Assembly
Removal (cont'd)
20. Remove the intermediate shaft.
21.Tie plastic bags over the both ends of the intermedi-
ate shaft. Coat all precision finished surfaces withclean engine oil.
Remove the rear engine stiffene. and clutch hous-Ing cover.
13-10
23. Remove the right front mounvbracket.
RIGHT FRONTMOUNT/BRACKET
Place a jack under the transmission, raise it just
enough to take it off of the mounts, then remove
the transmission mount bracket and transmission
mount.
TRANSMISSION MOUNT
MOUNT BRACKET
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25. Remove the transmission mounting bolts and the
rear engine mounting bolts.
REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTSReplace.
TRANSMISSION
Pull the transmission away from the engine until it
clears the mainshaft, then lower it on the transmis-
sion jack.
NOTE: Take care not to bend the clutch line.
Remove the starter motor and hose clamp from the
transmission housing.
STARTERMOTOR
28. Remove the release tork boot. release bearing, and
release fork from the clutch housing
RELEASEBEANING
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