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

G: FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE DANGEN
A DANGEREXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLECONTACT WITH ACID, WATER. OR I{EAVY METALS SUCH
AS COPPER. T.EAD. OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARMFUL
AND IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS.
STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 2OO"F
IlOO'C). FOR PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE, AND
DISPOSAL PROCEDURES REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL,
SRS SUPPLEMENT.POTSONCONTAINS POTSONOUS SODIUM AZIDE ANO POTASSIUM
NITRATE.FIRST AIDIF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING. FOR
EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. IF GASES (FROM ACID OR WATEN CONTACT)
ARE INHALEO. SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE, GET
PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
A WARNINGTHE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF
ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR
KILL YOU.. DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EOUIPMENT OR
PROBING DEVICES,THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.. NO SERVICEABI-E PARTS lNSlDE. DO NOT DISASSEMBII.
. PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVEO.
. FOLLOW SERVIC€ MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
H: PASSENGER INFORMATION lU S.A. modell
{U.S.A.'97 model}
AIEBAG SEE OTHER SIDE,
{U.S.A.'98 - 00 modelsl
AIRBAG WARNINGFLIP VISOR OVER.
l: SRS INFORMATION
lU.s.A.'97 model ilcanada '97 - 00 mod€ls I
CAUTIONTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:. FOR MAXIMUM SAFEW PROTECTION lN ALL TYPES OF
CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY
8ELT.o OO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING CHILO SEATS lN
ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.. DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE
AIRBAG.. DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG OR
BETWEEN THE AIRBAG AND YOURSELF.. SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION AND EXPLANATIONS. THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER lT lS
INSTALLED.. THE DATE OF INSTALLATION lS SHOWN ON THE
DRIVER'S DOORJAMB.
lU.S.A.'98 - 00 models)
WARNINGDEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR'
. CHILDREN 12 ANO UNDER CAN BE KILLED BY THE
AIRBAG.. THE BACK SEAT lS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN.
. NEVER PUT A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT lN THE
FRONT.o SIT AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE FROM THE AIRBAG
. ALWAYS USE SEAT BELTS AND CHll-D RESTRAINTS.
. THE SRS MUST BE TNSPECTED TEN YEAnS AFTER lT lS
INSTALLED.. THE OATE OF INSTALLATION lS SHOWN ON THE
DRIVER'S DOORJAMB.
J: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING
lU.S.A.'98 - 00 models)
WARNINGCHILDREN CAN BE KILLED OR INJURED 8Y THE
PASSENGER AIRBAG.THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CI{ILDREN 12
AND UNDER.MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN USE SEAT BELTS OR CHILD
SEATS.
K: FRONT SEATBELT TENSIONER WARNING
WABNINGEXPLOSIVE MATERIAL INSIDEYOU CAN BE SERIOUSLY HURT OR BURNED,
. DO NOT TAMPER OR DISASSEMBLENO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.. REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS.
(cont'd)
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Towing
lf the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional
towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another
vehjcle with just a rope or chain. lt is very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.
Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on
the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the
vehicle.
Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses tlvo pivoting
arms that go under the tires lfront or rear) and lifts them
off the ground. The other two tires remain on the
ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be
seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted.
Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables
with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of
the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of
the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and
body can be seriously damaged if thjs method of towing
is attempted. This methed of towing the CR-V is
unaccePtable.
The onlv recommended way of towing the CR-V is on a
flat-bed truck. Two wheel drive CR-V's may also be
towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Towing the four-wheel dlive CR-v with only two
wheels on the ground will damage parts of the 4wD
system. It this vehicle is damaged, it should be towed
on a flat-bed truck ol trailel.
It the 2 wheel drive CR-v is towed wiih all tour wheels
on the ground, do the following:
Manual Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Shift the transmission in Neutral
Automatic Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Sta rt the engine.
. Shift to lD.l position. then E position.
. Turn off the engine.
lmproper towing preparation will damage the
transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. lf
you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine,
the vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed truck.
lf the vchicle is towed with four wheels on the ground,
il is best to tow the vehicle no larther than 50 miles (80
km), and keep the speed below 35 mph {55 km/h).
Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by ihe bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers ale not dosigned
to support the vehicle's weight.
Front:
Rear:
lOwlNG HOOKS .ndTIE DOWN BRACKETS
TIE DOWN BRACKET
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Valve Seals
Replacement (cylinder head removal not required)
The procedure shown below applies when using the in-
car valve spring compressor (Snap-on YA8845 with
YA8845-2A 7/8" auachment). Use approved eye protec-
tion.
1. Turn the crankshaft so that the No. 1 and the No. 4
pistons are at top dead center (TDC).
2. Remove the cylinder head cover.
3. Remove the distributor.
4. Loosen and disconnect the timing belt from the
camshaft pulleys.
5. Remove the camshaft holder bolts. then remove the
camshaft holders, the camshafts and rocker arms.
lntake Valve Seals
6. Using the 6 mm bolts supplied with the tool, mount
the two uprights to the cylinder head at the end
camshaft holders. The uprights fit as shown.
7. Insert the cross shaft through the top hole of the
two uprights,
at.
9.
Select the 7/8 in. diameter long compressor attach-
ment, and fasten the attachment to the front hole of
the lever arm with the speed pin supplied.
Position the piston at TDC, and insen an air adaptor
into the spark plug hole. Pump air into the cylinder
to keep the valve closed while compressing the
springs and removing the valve keepers.
10. Put shop towels over the oil passages to prevent
the valve keepers from falling into the cylinder
head.
Position the lever arm under the cross shaft so the
lever is perpendicular to the shaft and the compres-
sor attachment rests on top of the retainer for the
spring being compressed. Use the rear position slot
on the lever as shown,
't1.
OIL PASSAGE
OIL PASSAGES
(cont'd)
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Valve Seals
12.
Replacement (cylinder head removal not requiredl (cont'dl
Using an upward motion on the lever arm, compress
the valve spring and remove the keepers from the
valve stem. Slowly release pressure on the spring.
Repeat step 11 for the other valve in that cylinder.
Remove the valve seals (see page 6-24).
Installthe valve seals (see page 6-29).
lnstall the springs, the retainers and the keepers in
reverse order of removal.
'17. Repeat steps 9 to 16 for the other three cylinders.
Exhaust valve Seals
18. Using the 5 mm bolts supplied with the tool, mount
the two uprights to the cylinder head at the end
camshaft holders. The uprights fit as shown.
19. Insert the cross shaft through the bottom hole of
the two uprights.
Select the 7/8 in. diameter short compressor attach
ment, and fasten the attachment to the No. 4 hole of
the lever arm with the speed pin supplied.
Position the piston at TDC, and insert an air adaptor
into the spark plug hole. Pump air into the cylinder
to keep the valve closed while compressing the
springs and removing the valve keepers.
13.
14.
15.
16.
20.
t1
22. Put shop towels over the oil passages to prevent
the valve keepers from falling into the cylinder
neao.
23. Position the lever arm under the cross shaft so the
lever is perpendicular to the shaft and the compres-
sor attachment rests on top of the retainer for the
spring being compressed. Use the rear position slot
on the lever as shown.
Using a downward motion on the lever arm, com-
press the valve spring and remove the keepers from
the valve stem. Slowly release pressure on the
spring.
Repeat step 24 for the other valve in that cylinder.
Remove the valve seals (see page 6-24).
Install the valve seals (see page 6-29).
Install the springs, the retainers and the keepers in
reverse order of removal.
Repeat steps 21 to 28 on the other three cylinders.
24.
21.
28.
29.
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Emission Control System
System Description
The emission control system includes, a Three Way
Catalytic Converter {TWC), Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) svstem and Evaporative Emission (€VAP) Control
system. The emission control system is designed to meet
federal and state emission standards.
Tailpipe Emission
Inspsction
!@ Do not smoke during this procsdura. Keep
any open tlame away from your work area.
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle,
Connect a tachometer.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the idle speed, (see
page 11-169, 170).
Warm up and calibrate the CO meter according to the
meter manufacturer's instructions.
Check idle CO with the headlights, heater blower, rear
window defogger, cooling fan, and air conditioner off.
(Canada) Pull the parking brake lever up. Start the
engine, then check that the headlights are off.
CO meter should indicate 0.1% maximum.
4.
Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWCI
DsscriDtion
Three Way Catalytic Convertsr lTwcl:
The Three wav Catalvtic Converter (TWC) is used to
convert hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and
oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the exhaust gas to carbon
dioxide (COr), dinitrogen (Nr) and water vapor,
{cont'd)
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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
2.
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a
1.
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.
A/T PRESSURE HOS€,2210 mm07MAJ - PYiOllA
{4 Requircd}
,4'/"' ,a
W'
A/T PRESSURE HOSEADAPTER07MAJ - PYt0120(il Rcquiledl
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
/4\\-J-- (
+..\.-.\-'-\
A/T LOW PBESSUREGAUGE w/PANEL07406 - 0070300
TOROUE: 18 N'm 11.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
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Rear Driveshafts
't.
Removal
Loosen the rear wh€el nuts slightly.
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it withsafety stands in the proper locations (see section 1),
Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheets.
SPINDLE NUT22 x 1.5 mmReplace.
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm
4.Lift up the locking tab on the spindle nut. thenremove the nut.
Remove the rear driveshafts from the rear differen-tial assembly (see section 15),
Remove the rear driveshaft outboard joint from thetrailing arm and rear hub using a plastic hammer ora puller if necessary.
TRAILING ARMOUTBOARD JOINT
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Disassembly
NOTE:
a Due to the amount of work required to replace onedamaged boot, it is best to replace both boots at thesame time.
. These instructions are for the inboard joint. The sameprocedure applies to the outboard joint.
1, Remove the set ring from the inboard joint,
BOOT BANDReplace.
INBOARD JOINT
2. Remove the boot band.
- lf the boot band is a double loop type, raise theband bend as shown,
DOUSLE LOOP BANDReplace.
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Rear Driveshafts
Reassembly (cont'd)
18. Install the new set ring into the driveshaft groove.
SET RINGReplace.
I
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SET RING GROOVE
16-2A
lnstallation
'1. lnstall the outboard joint into the trailing arm.
Install the rear driveshafts into the rear differential
assembly (see section 15).
Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating
surface of the new spindle nut.
SPINDLE NUT 22 x 1.5 mm181 N.m (18.5 kgf.m, 134lbl.ftl Replace.
Install a new spindle nut, then torque the nut. After
tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder
against the driveshaft.
Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the
wheel, then install the rear wheel, and torque the
wheel nuts.
WHEEL NUT 12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgt.m, 80lbtftl
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Suspension
Special Tools ............. 18-2
Component Locations
lndex ................ ...... 18-3
Wheel Alignment
Service lnformation ......................,.. 18-4
Camber .................. 18-4
Caster ............... ...... 18-5
Front Toe Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-5
Rear Toe Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-6
Turning Angle Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-6
Wheel/Hub Inspection
Bearing End Play .......................,...... 18-7
Wheel Runout ....... 18-7
Front Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement ..... 18-8
Knuckle/Hub Replacement ............. 18-9
Lower Ball Joint Replacement ....... 18-15
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 18-16
Front Damper
Removal ................. 18-16
Disassembly/lnspection .................. 18-1 7
Reassembly ........... 18-18
lnstallation ............. 18-18
Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement ..... 18-19
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement ...... 18-20
Upper Arm Bushing
Replacement ..... 18-23
Rear Damper
Removal ................. 18-23
Disassembly/1nspection .................. 18-24
Reassembly ........... 18-25
lnstallation ............. 18-25
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Component Locations
Front Suspension:
Rear Suspension:
STABILIZER BAR
REAR OAMPER
LOWER ARM
STABILIZER BAR
LOWER ARM
UPPER ARM
COMPENSATOB ARM
TRAILING ARM
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