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

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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Power Steering Gearbox
Removal
Note these items during removal:
. Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off
the valve body unit its lines, and the end if the gear-
box. Blow dry with compressed air.
. Be sure to remove the steering wheel before discon-
necting the steering joint. Damage to the cable reel
can occur.
. With 4WD. tilt the engine with a jack to expand the
clearance between the transfer assembly and rear
beam when removing the steering gearbox from the
rear oeam.
Do not remove the steering gearbox by removing the
transfer assembly from the transmission.
1. Drain the power steering fluid as described on page'17-15.
Raise the vehicle, and suppon it on safety stands in
the proper locations (see section 1).
Remove the front wheels,
Remove the drive/s airbag assembly {see section 24).
Remove the steering wheel {see page 17-18).
Remove the steering joint bolts, then disconnect the
steering joint by moving the joint toward the column.
UPPER JOINT BOLT
LOWER JOINT BOLT
13.
7. Remove the cotter pin from the nut, and remove the
castle nut {'97 - 98 models) or hex nut ('99 - 00
models).
COTTER PINReplace.
Install the 10 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the 10 mm hex nut is flush with the ball joint
pin end, or the threaded section of the ball joint pin
might be damaged by the special tool. Refer to sec-
tion 18 for ball joint remover usage instruction, Be
careful not to damaging the ball joint boot.
Separate the tie-rod ball joint and knuckle using the
special tool.
Remove the right and left tie-rod ends, then extend
the rack all the way to the right.
Remove the TWC (see section 9).
Disconnect the shift linkage from the transmission
(M/T: see section 13, A/T: see section 14).
With 4WD. separate the propeller shaft and transfer
assembly (see section 161.
10.
11.
(cont'd)
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Power Steering Gearbox
Removal (cont'dl
24. Remove the mounting brackets.
25.lvlove the steering gearbox to the right so the
rack end clears the rear beam, then place the
rack end below the rear beam.
left
left
Move the steering gearbox to the left, and tilt the
left side down to remove it.
With 4WD. remove the steering gearbox through
the clearance between the transfer assembly and
propeller shaft.
MOUNTING BRACKETS
STEEBING GEARBOX
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4. Pull the boots away from the ends of the gearbox.
Disassembly
Steering Rack Disassembly
Note these items when disassembling:
. Before disassembling the gearbox, wash it off with
solvent and a brush.
. Do not dip seals and O-rings in solvent.
1. Remove the steering gearbox (see page 17-31).
2. Remove airtube and clips.
3. Remove the boot bands and tie-clips.
AIR TUBE
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lnstallation
1. Before installing the gearbox, extend the rack all the
waY to right.
2. lnstall the mounting cushion on the steerlng gear-
box.
3. Pass the right side of the steering gearbox above
and through the right side of the rear beam. Be care-
ful not to bend or damage the two power steering
STEERING GEARBOX
Install the mounting bracket over the mounting
cushion. then install the two gearbox mounting
bolts. Position the split portion of the mounting
cushion as shown.
MOUNTING BBACKETS
GEARBOX MOUNTINGBOLTS39 N.m14.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
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5. Install the stiffener plate with the two gearbox
mounting bolts and stiffener plate attaching bolts.
Be sure the air tube is not caught or pinched by
stiffener plate. Install the bolts loosely first. then
tighten them securely.
NOTE: With 2WD continue to step 11.
STIFFENER PLATEMOUNTING BOLTS38 N.m
1.
With 4WD, lower the iack, and return the engine to
the original Position.
lnstall the rear mount and rear mount bracket.
Tighten the mounting bolts in order: A, B and C.
8.12 x 1,25 mm
59 N.m(6.0 kgt.m. *l lb{'ftlReplace.
10 x 1.25 mm6,a N.m
16.5 kst.m, 47 lbl'ft)R€place.
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Power Steering Gearbox
Installation (cont'd)
8, Install the left front mount. Tighten the mountingbolts in order: A and B.
LEFT FRONT MOUNT
B-12 x 1,25 mm59Nm(6.0 kgtm,,€ lbl.ftlReplaca.
9. Instsll the right front mount, Tighten the mountingbolts in order: A and B.
B-12 x 1.25 mm59 N.m16.0 ks[.m, ,|:| lbf.ftlReplace.
A-10 x 1.25 mm4,1 N.mla.s kgt m, 33 lbf.ft)
A-10 x 1.25 mma,a N.m
10. Remove the vinyl type from the side frame (both
sides).
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11. Installthe return hose joint by tightening the 16 mmflare nut.
AD.'USTAB[T HOSE CLAMP(For installationreter to page 17,23)
RETURN HOSE JOINT:16 mm FLARE NUT28 N.m12.9 kg{.m.21 lbt{t)
14 mm FLARE NUT37 N.m(3.8 ksf.m, 27 lbl'frl
't2.
13.
Connect the return hose securely. and tighten theadjustable hose clamp.
Connect the pump outlet hose, and tighten the l4mm flare nut.
NOTE: Make sure that there is no interferencebetween the fluid lines, the rear beam or any otherparts.
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POlNTx.y / I
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POINT m3, m4
Upper Arm
M12 x P1.25
Locate Hole
POINT 3, s1
o14 {0.551 For Trailing Aim
POINT v
Fuel Tank Strap Poinr
2700.5 (106.32)SECTION BBRear Damoer Center
POINT n
FOINT
rg (0.3) Fuel TStrap Center
271,1(10,6.9)
o2010.8| Locate Hole
For Rear Cros3 Beam
For Reer Cross Beam
POINT w
Bear Damper LowerBushing Point
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Left Side Wire Harness
Connector oI
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocaiionConnects toNot6s
c551
c552
c554
c556
c558
c559
c559
c560
c562
c563
c563
c564
c565
c566
c568
c569
c570
c572
c573
c57 4
c575
c576
c578
c579
c580
c581
8
16
10
14'I
14
16
20
20
24
)
1
5
1
1
6
1
2
14
1
1
6
1
6
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Left side of steering wheel
Left side of steering wheel
Left side of steering wheel
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Driver's door
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Left side offloor
Left quaner panel
Fueltank
On left half of rear cross beam
On left half of rear cross beam
Left quarter panel
Left quarter panel
Left quarter panel
Left quarter panel
Left quarter panel
Left quarter panel
On left half of rear cross beam
Right quarter panel
Right quarter panel
Left quarter pillar
Left side of floor
Left B-piller
Left B-piller
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Under left side of dash
Left B-piller
Fueltank
Left side of steering wheel
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C921)
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C923)
Power mirror switch
Power window master switch
Power window master switch
Dashboard wire harness {C505)
Dashboard wire harness 1C505)
Driver's door wire harness (C661)
Main wire harness (C403)
Main wire harness (C404)
Main wire harness (C404)
Driver's seat belt switch
Left rear door switch
Fuel unit
Left rear ABS wheel sensor
Left rear ABS wheel sensor
Rear accessory socket connector {+}
Rear accessory socket connector (-)
Rear bumper wire harness 1C641)
Trailer lighting connector
Tailgate door latch switch
Left rear speaker
Right rear ABS wheel sensor
Rear wire harness (C611)
Right rea. door switch
Left taillight
Parking brake switch
Left rear door wire harness (C681)
Driver's door switch
Select unlock relay (for security alarm
system)
Junction connector (for power door
locks)
SRS main harness (C807)
Driver's seat belt tensioner
Fuel tank pressure sensor sub-harness(c645)
Power window master switch
'97 - 98
mooets'99 - 00
models
'97 model'98 - 00
models
Optional
'97 model'98 - 00
models
'98 - 00
mooets'98 - 00
models'98 - 00
mooets'99 - 00
mooets
G551
G553
Behind left kick panel
Left side ot floor
Left quarter piller
Body ground, via left side wire harness
Body ground, via left side wire harness
Body ground, via left side wire harness
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Power Distribution
Fuse
1
3
5
6
7
I
9
10
11
12
13
14
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RED/B LU
RED/GRN
WHT/BLK
RED/VVHT
YEUBLK
RED
GRN/BLK
BLU/BLK
YEVBLK
YEUGRN
RED
BLK/YE L
BLK/VVHT
17
7.5 A
7.5 A
BLVBLU
BLKA/EL
18
19
20
22
7.54
7.54
l0 A
10 A
YEUBLK
YEVRED
BLKAr'YHT
RED /VHT
RED/YE L
Fuse-to-Component(sl Index (numerical sequencel (cont'dl
Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box:
Capacity
10 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
20A
204
15A
204
204
7.5 A'15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
Wire ColorCircuit{s) Protected
Not used
Not used
Rear window washer motor (via switch)
Rear window wiper control unit ('97 model)
Rear window wiper motor
Daytime running rights resister {Canada)
Right headlight {High beam}
Daytime running rights resister (Canada)
High beam indjcator light
Left headlight (High beam)
Rear accessory socket (via relay)
Left rear power window motor (via switch)
Right rear power window motor (via switch)
Distributor (ignition control module)
Front passenger's power window motor (via switch)
Driver's power window motor {via switch)
Power window master switch (power window control unit)
Turn signal/hazard relay (via switch)
PGM-FI main relay
SRS unit (VA)
Cruise control unit (via switch)
Cruise main switch indicator light
Alternator
Charging system light
ELD unit (USA)
EVAP bypass solenoid valve ('98 - 00 models)
EVAP control canister vent shut valve ('98 - 00 models)
EVAP purge control solenoid valve
Primary HO2S
Secondary H02S
VSS
ABS control unit
Option connector (lG2)
Ay'C compressor clutch relay
Blower motor high relay
Blower motor relay
Condenser fan relay
Heater control panel
Left power mirror actuators (via switch)
Mode control motor
Radiator fan relay
Recirculation control motor
Right power mirror actuators (via switch)
Daytime running lights control unit (Canada)
Back-up lights
Reverse relay (A"/T)
Daytime running lights control unit (Canada)
Right headlight (Low beam)
Left headlight (Low beam)
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