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

22. Remove the radiator caP.
!@ use care when removing the radiatol
cap to avoid scalding by hot coolani or steam.
23. Raise the hoist to full height
24. Remove the front tires/wheels.
25. Remove the guard bar and splash shield.
8 x 1.25 mm2,1 N.m {2.4 kgf,m, 17 lbl ft)6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, GUARD BAR7.2 tbf.rr)
Loosen the drain plug in the radiator. Drain the
engine coolant (see page 10-51.
Drain the transmission oil or fluid. Reinstall the drain
plug using a new washer lsee section 13 (M/T) or sec-
tion 14 (ly'T)].
Drain the engine oil. Reinstall the drain bolt using a
new washer {see page 8-4).
Bemove the A,/C compressor. Do not disconnect the
!y'C hoses.
SPLASH
26.
27.
28.
29.
ER
lCEB
30. Disconnect the primary heated oxygen sensor (prl-
mary HO2S) connector. then remove exhaust pipe A
'97 - 98 U.S. models (Cslifornia):
PRIMARY HO2SCONNECTOR
GASKETReplace.
SELF-LOCKING NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgf.m,16 lbf.ftlReplace.
8 x 1.25 mm16 N.m {1.6 kgf.m.12 tbt.ftlReplace.
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgf.m,.() tbf.frlReplace.
NUT
'97 - 98 U.S. mod€ls {Except California):'99 - 00 models:
PRIMARY HO2SCONNECTORGASKETSReplace.
GASKETReplace.
SELF.LOCKING8 x 'l.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf m,
16 rbf.ftlReplace.
SELF.LOCKING NUT
8 x 1.25 mm16 N.m 11.6 kgf.m,12 tbt fr)Replace.
10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgt.m,40 rbt.ftlReplace.
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MaintenanceBack-up Light Switch
Transmission Fluid
NOTE: Check the fluid with the engine OFF and vehicle
on level ground.
1. Remove the filler plug. then check the level and
condition of the fluid.
FILLER PLUG44 N.m {4.5 kgf.m. 33 lbf ftl
ll
Ptopet Level
\--ril /
HllllllTl /
Hllllrlll /_rf-F{--rno."."
ll| | Replaco.
The fluid level must be up to the filler hole. lf it is
below the hole, add fluid until it runs out. then rein-
stall the tiller plug with a new washer.
lf the transmission fluid is diny, remove the drain
plug and drain the fluid.
FILLEB PLUGa,a N.m 14.5 kgf..n. 33 lbt'ftl
DRAIN PLUG39 N m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf'ft)WASHERReplace.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer. and
refill the transmission fluid to the proper level.
NOTE: The drain plug washer should be replaced at
every fluid change.
Reinstall the filler plug with a new washer.
Fluid Capacity
1.7 / {1.8 US qt, 1.5 lmp qtl at oil change
2.1 ! 12.2 US qt, 1.A lmp qtl at overhaul
Alwavs use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shift-
ind because it does not contain the proper additives.
Test/Replacement
1. Disconnect the connectors from the switch.
Terminal side oImale lerminals
BACK.UP LIGHT SWTTCHr 25 N.m 12.5 kgt m, 18 lbf.ftl
WASHERReplace.
Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2
terminals.
. There should be continuity when the shift lever
tnto reverse.
. There should be no continuity when the shift
lever in position except reverse,
lf necessary, replace the switch.
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Removal
!@@ Make sure the lifts, i8cks. and safety stands
are placed properly {see section 1}.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands (see section 1).
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securely.
3. Drain the manual transmission fluid Reinstall the
drain plug with a new sealing washer.
4. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) con-
nector.
SELF.L(rcKNGNUTReplace.
SELF-LOCKI'{GNUTReplac€.
5. Remove exhaust oipe A.
6. Make reference marks across the propeller shaft
and the transfer assembly flanges'
Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
assembly flanges,
Remove the rear stiffener, then remove the transfer
assembly.
NOTE: While servicing the transfer assembly, do
not allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the
transmission.
7.
REFEREI{CE i'ARKS
Replace.
Replace.
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Transmission Assembly
Removal (cont'dl
6. Remove the cotter pins,
washers, plastic washers.
cable from the levers.
then remove the steel
shift cable, and select
1.
8.
Remove the cable bracket from the clutch housing.
Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connec-tor.
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9. Remove the
bolts.
four upper transmission mou nting
10.
11.
Drain transmission fluid (see page '13-3).
Remove the guard bar and the splash shield.
MOUNNNG BOLTS
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C) TRANSMISSION HANGER
O INTERLOCK BOLT
O 32 mm SEALING BOLT
@ STEEL BALL {5/16 in.)
€) SPRING 26.1 mm {1.03 in.l
@ wasHER Replace.
O sET BALL scREw
@ WASHER Replace.
€) FLANGE BOLT
@ oll SEAL Replace.
@ DRAIN PLUG
@ WASHER Replace.
@ FILLER PLUG
@ WASHER Replace.
(9 10 x 12 mm DOWEL PIN(D SPRING 25.6 mm 11.01 in.l
€' THRUST WASHER
@} SHIFT ARM C(3 CONICAL SPRING WASHER
@ SPECTAL BOLT
8] SHIFT ARM COVER
@ OIL SEAL Replace.
€! SHIFT LEVER
@I BREATHER CAP(2! SHIFT ARM SHAFT ASSEMBLY
@ SPRING PIN Replace.O SELECT ARM
€!} THRUST WASHER
@ sTH/REVERSE SELECTRETURN SPRING
@ SELECT RETURN SPRING
€) OIL GUTTER PLATE
@ 78 mm SHIM
@ OIL GUIOE M PLATE
@ SELECT SPRING BOLT
@ OIL SEAL Replace.
@ SELECT LEVER
O BACK.UP LIGHT SWITCH
@ WASHER Replace.OO TRANSMISSION HOUSING
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7. Remove the set ball screws, washers, springs, steel
balls. and back-uP light switch.
STEEL BALLD. 5/16 in
8. Remove the flange bolt. drain plug, and filler plug
DRAIN PLUG
WASHERReplace.
LIGHT SWITCH
FILLER PLUG
WASHERReplace.
FLANGE BOLT
9. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts
in a crisscross pauern in several steps.
10. Remove the 32 mm sealing bolt
Expand the snap ring on the countershaft ball bear-
ing, and remove it from the groove using a pair of
snap ring plier.
Separate the transmission housing from the clutch
housing.
Remove the dowel pins, and wipe it clean of the
sealant.
'I t.
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Transmission Assembly
Reassembly lcont'd)
18. Installtransmission hanger, then tighten the bolts in
a crisscross pattern in several steps as shown.
8 x 1.25 mm bolis: 27 N.m 12.8 kgf.m,20 lbf'ft}
TRANSMISSIONHANGER
19.Install flange bolt,
plug.
washers, drain plug. and filler
FILLER PLUG4,r N.m (a.5 kgl.m,33lbtftl
DRAIN PLUG39 N.m {4.0 kg{.m,29lbtftl
WASHERReplace.WASHER
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20. Install the steel balls, springs. washers, set ball
screws, back-up light switch.
WASHERReplace.
STEEL BALLD,5/16 in
21. Installthe vehicle speed sensor (VSS).
VEHICI."E SPEED SENSOR
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl.m, 16 lbt.ftl
SPRING L.26.1 mm 11.03 inl
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Description
General Operation
The Automatic transmission is a 3-element torque converter and triple-shaft electronically controlled unit which provides 4
speeds forward and 1 reverse speed The unit is positioned in line with the engine'
There are two tvoes of automatic transmission on CR-V; the four-wheel drive (4WD) model ('97 - 00)' and the front-wheel
drive (2WD) model ('98 - 00).
Toroue Converter, G€ars, and Clutches
The torque converter consists of a pump. turbine. and stator assembly in a single unit. The torque converter is connected to
the engine crankshatt. These parts turn together as a unit as the engine turns. Around the outside of the torque converter is
a ring gear which meshes with the starter pinion when the engine is started. The torque converter assembly serves as a fly-
wheel while transmitting power to the transmission mainshaft.
The transmission has three parallel shafts: the mainshaft. the countershaft, and the sub-shaft. The mainshaft is in line with
the engine crankshaft. The mainshaft includes the 1st, 2nd. and 4th clutches, and gears lor 3rd,2nd,4th. reverse and 1st
(3rd gear is integral with the mainshaft, while reverse gear is integral with the 4th gear). The countershaft includes the 3rd
clutch and gears for 3rd,2nd, 4th, reverse, 1st, and park. Reverse and 4th gears can be locked to the countershaft at its cen-
ter, providing 4th gear or reverse, depending on which way the selector is moved. The sub-shaft includes the lst-hold
clutch and gears for lst and 4th.
The gears on the mainshaft are in constant mesh with those on the countershaft and sub-shaft. When certain combinations
of gears are engaged by the ctutches, power is transmitted from the mainshaft to the countershaft to provide E, D!, tr, tr,
and E position ('97 - 98 models). and E. E, E, and E position ('99 - 00 models)'
Electlonic Control
The electronic controt system consists of the Powenrain Control Module (PCM), sensors, a linear solenoid, and four
solenoid valves. Shifting and lock-up are electronically controlled for comfortable driving under all conditions. The PCM is
located below the dashboard, under the kick panel on the passenger's side.
Hydraulic Control
The valve bodies include the main valve body, the secondary valve body, the regulator valve body, the servo body, and
the lock up valve body. They are bolted to the torque converter housing. The main valve body contains the manual valve,
the 1-2 shift valve, the 2nd orifice control valve. the CPB {Clutch Pressure Back-up) valve, the modulator valve, the servo
control valve. the relief valve, and ATF pump gears. The secondary valve body contains the 2-3 shift valve, the 3-4 shift
valve, the 3,4 orifice control valve. the 4th exhaust valve and the CPC (Clutch Pressure Control) valve. The regulator valve
bodv contains the pressure regulator valve, the torque converter check valve, the cooler relief valve, and the lock-up con-
trol valve. The servo body contains the servo valve which is integrated with the reverse shift tork, and the accumulators
The lock-up valve body contains the lock-up shift valve and the lock-up timing valve. The linear solenoid and the shift con-
trol solenoid valve Ay'B are bolted to the outside of the transmission housing, and the lock-up control solenoid valve Ay'B is
bolted to the outside of the torque converter housing. Fluid trom the regulator passes through the manual valve to the
various control valves. The clutches receive fluid from their respective feed pipes or internal hydraulic circuit
ShiftControl Mechanism
input from various sensors located throughout the vehicle determines which shift control solenoid valve the PCM will acti-
vate. Activating a shift control solenoid valve changes modulator pressure, causing a shift valve to move. This pressurizes
a line to one of the clutches. engaging that clutch and its corresponding gear. The shift control solenoid valves A and B are
controlled by the PCM.
Lock-up Mechanism
tn E! position (,97 - 98 modets) and in E position ('99 - O0 models), in 3rd and 4th, and in Del position in 3rd ('97 - 98
models) and in El position with Over,Drive (O/D) is OFF (by pressing rhe O/D switchl in 3rd ('99 - 00 models), pressurized
fluid is drained from the back of the torque converter through a fluid passage, causing the lock-up piston to be held
against the torque converter cover, As this takes place, the mainshaft rotates at the same speed as the engine crankshaft.
Together with hydraulic control, the PcM optimizes the timing of the lock-up mechanism The lock-up valves control the
range of lock-up according to lock-up control solenoid valves A and B, and the linear solenoid. When lock-up control
solenoid valves A and B activate, the modulator pressure changes. The lock-up control solenoid valves A and B and the
linear solenoid are controlled by the PCM.
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Lock-up System
TOROUE CONVERTER
In E position ('97 - 98 models) and in E position ('99 -
OO models) (3rd and 4th), and E position ('97 - 98 mod-
els) and in E position with Over-Drive (O/D) is OFF (by
pressing the O/D switch) ('99 - 00 models) (3rd), pressur-
ized fluid is drained from the back of the torque convert-
er through a fluid passage, causing the lock-up piston to
be held against the torque converter cover, As this takes
Dlace, the mainshaft rotates at the same speed as th8
engine crankshaft. Together with the hydraulic control,
the PCM optimizes the timing of the lock-up system.
Under certain condltions. the lock-up clutch is appli€d
during deceleration, in 3rd and 4th gear.
The lock-up system controls the range of lock-up sccord-
ing to lock-up control solenoid valves A and B, and ths
linear solenoid. When lock-up control solenoid valves A
and B activate. modulator pressure changes. Lock-up
control solenoid valves A and B are mounted on the out-
side of the torque converter housing, and the linear
solenoid is mounted on the transmission housing. They
are controlled bv the PCM.
The table below shows the lock-up conditions for lock-up
control solenoid valves and linear solenoid pressure.
LINEAR SOLENOID PRESSURE
(cont'd)
LOCK.UP CONTROL' VALVE
LOCK.UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE
AB
MODULATORPf,ESSURE
MAINSHAFT
COUNTERSHAFT
SUB.SHAFT
Lock-up
Conditions
Lock-up Conirol
Solenoid valveLinaal
Solenoid
PrgssulsAB
Lock-up OFFOFFOFFHigh
Lock-up, HalfONDuty operation
OFF - ONLow
Lock-up, FullONONHigh
Lock-up
during
deceleration
ONDuty operation
OFF - ON
RELIEF VALVE
LOCK'UP TIMINGVALVE
COOLER RELIEF VALVE
ATF COOLERATF STRAINER
ATF PUMP
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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.
a
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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