lower ball joint HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

Engine RemovaUlnstallation
OOI{TROL PI
Removal (cont'dl
31. Remove the shift cable. Take care not to bend the
cable when removing it. Always replace any kinked
cable with new one (Afl-).
SNAP PIN
sHtFT CABttOOVEB
8 x 1.25 mmt2 N.m 12.2 lgtr'l'',,16 tbf.ftl
Remove the right damper fork (see section 18).
Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see
section 18),
Remove the driveshafts (see section t6). Coat allprecision-finished surface with clean engine oil. Tieplastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
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34.
Make marks on the transfer companion flange andpropeller shaft as shown. Use these marks to set thepropeller shaft in the proper position when rein-
stalling (4WD).
Remove the four bolts securing the propeller shaft,then separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
companion flange (4WD).
E x 1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 lgt.m, 24 lbt'ftlRepl€ce.
37. Lower the hoist,
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12. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) con-
nector, then remove the exhaust pipe A.
GASKETReplace.
HO2S CONNECTOR
NUTReplace.
EXHAUST
SELF.LOCKINGReplace.
GASKETReplace.
Mark reference marks on the joint of the transfer
and the propeller shaft.
8 x 1.25 mmReplace.
Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
assemDly.
REFERENCE MABKS
14.
15. Remove the cotter pins, and castle nuts. then sepa-
rate the ball ioints from the lower arm (see sectlon
18).
OAMPER PINCH BOLT
CASTLE NUTNUTReplace.
17.
16.
DAMPER FORKFOFKEOLTReplace.
Remove the right damper tork bolt, then separate
right damper fork and damPer.
Pry the right driveshaft out of the differential, and
pry the left driveshaft out of the intermediate shaft
(see section 18).
Pull out the inboard ioint, and remove the right and
left driveshaft (see section 18).
Tie plastic bags over the driveshatt ends. Coat all
precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil
18.
19.
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{cont'd}
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Transmission Assembly
Installation (cont'dl
13. Installthe balljoints onto the lower arms.
DAMPER PINCH BOLT10 x 1.25 mm43 N.m {a.a kgf.m,32 rbfft)
SELF.LOCKING NUT'12 x 1.25 |nm6il N'm 16.5 kgtin, 47 lbtftlReolace.
Replace.
14.
PROPELI"ER SHAFT
13-74
12 x 1.25 mm,19 - 59 N.m(5.0 - 6.0 kgi.m, 36 - € lbfttl
Install the right damper fork bolt.
Install the propeller shaft to the transfer assembly
by aligning the reference marks.
E x 1.25 mr'|
15.
REFERENCE MARKS
32 N.m 13.3 kst m, 2a lbf.ftl
TRANSFER
Install the exhaust pipe A, then connect the heated
oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector.
GASKETSReplace.
HO2S CONNECTOR
10 x 1.25 mm5,1N.m 15.5 kgtm.() tbt filReplace.
SELF.LOCKING
SELF.LOCKING NUT8 x 1.25 mm16 N.rn 11.6 kg{.m,12lbtfr)Replace.
GASKETReplace.
8 x 1.25 rr|ln22 N.m (2.2 tgf.m, 16 lbl.ftlReplac6.
'17. Installthe guard bar and the splash shield.
SPLASH SHIEI.I)I x 1.25 mm24 N.m l2.a kgf.m.17 tbtft)GUARD BAR
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft)
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Transmission
Removal (cont'd)
8. Disconnect the mainshaft sp€ed sensor, the shift
control solenoid valve, and the linear solenoid con-
necrors,
Remove the drain plug. and drain the automatic
transmission fluid {ATF). Reinstall the drain plug
with a new sealing washer.
DRAIN18 x 1.5 mm4e N.m rs.o ksr.m. 36 rbrft) ;:i:$: *o"*."
SENSOR CONNECTOR
14-170
OAMPER FORKReplace.
10. Remove the guard bar and the splash shield.
Remove the cotter pins and castle nuts, then sepa-
rate the ball joints from the lower arms (see section
18).
Remove the right damper fork bolt, then separateright damper fork and damper.
11.
12.
SELF.LOCKINGNUTReplace.
CASII.E NUT
DAMPER FORKBOLT
DAMPER PINCH BOLT
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17. Install the right and left driveshafts (see section 18).
While installing the right driveshaft in the differen-
tial, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign parti-
cles to enter the transmission.
NOTE:
. Clean the areas where the right driveshaft con-
tacts the transmission (differential) with solvent
or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed
air.
. Turn the right and left steering knuckle fully out-
ward, and slide the right driveshaft into the dif-
ferential until you feel its spring clip engage the
side gear. Slide the left driveshaft into the inter-
mediate shaft until you feel the spring clip of the
intermediate shaft engage the left driveshaft,
18. Install right damper fork, then install the right and
left ball joints on each lower arm with the castle
nuts and new cotter pins (see section 18).
DAMPER PINCH BOLT10 x 1 .25 mm43 N.m 14.{ kgf.m,32 rbr.ftl
DAMPERFORX
SELF.LOCKING NUT12 x 1,25 mm6/t N m (6.5 kg{.m, a7 lbtft)Replace.
Replace.
CASTLE12 x 1.25 mm49 - 59 N.m15.0 - 6.0 kgl m, 36 - {3 lbtftl
19, Install the propeller shaft to the transfer assembly
by aligning the reference marks (4WD).
20.
8 x 1.25 mm32 N.m (3.3 kgt'm,2ir blft)
Feplace.
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PROPELLER SHAFT
lnstall the shift cable.
4WD:
Install the shift cable with the control pin, then
secure it with the snap Din. Do not bend the shift
cable excessivelv.
CONTROLLEVER
SHIFT CAALECOVER
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2l'gl m,16 rbt.ftl
(cont'd)
REFERENCE MARKS
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Front Driveshafts
Removal (cont'd)
Remove the cotter pin from the lower arm ball ioint
castle nut, and remove the nut.
Install a 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Make sure
the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end, or the
threaded section of the ball joint pin might be dam-
aged by the special tool.
Use the special tool as shown in section '18 to sepa-
rate the ball joint and lower arm, Be caretul not to
damage the ball joint boot, lf necessary, apply pen-
etrating type lubricant to loosen the ball joint,
Pry out the driveshaft assembly with a pry bar, as
shown, to force the set ring at the driveshaft end
past the groove. Be careful not to damage the oil
seals when prying.
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07MAC - SLm2m
PRY BAR
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12. Pull on the inboard joint, and remove the driveshaft
from the differential case or bearing support as an
assembly. Do not pull on the driveshaft, the inboardjoint may come apart. Pull the driveshaft straight
out to avoid damaging the differential oil seal or the
intermediate shaft outer seal.
Left driveshaft:
Remove the left driveshaft from the bearing suppon
by tapping on the inboard joint of the driveshaft
with a olastic hammer.
BEARING SUPPORT
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Front Driveshafts
lnstallation
1. Install the outboard ioint into the knuckle.
KNUCKLE
OUTBOARD JOINT
Apply 0.5 - 1.0 g (0,02 - 0.04 oz) of specified grease to
the whole sDlined surface of the intermediate shaft.
After applying grease. remove the grease from the
splined grooves at intervals of 2 - 3 splines and from
the set ring groove so air can bleed from the inboard
ioint.
SET RINGReplace.
SET RING
Install a new set ring onto the driveshaft or interme-
diate shaft groove.
4. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the
differential thoroughly with solvent or carburetor
cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Insert the
inboard end of the driveshaft into the differential or
intermediate shaft until the set ring locks in the
groove.
INBOARD JOINT
INBOARD JOINT
lnstall the knuckle on the lower arm. Be careful not to
damage the ball joint boot. Wipe off the grease before
tightening the nut at the ball joint. Torque the castle
nut to the lower torque specification. then tighten it
only far enough to align the slot with the pin hole. Do
not align the nut by loosening. lnstall a new cotter pin.
5.
CASTLE NUT12 x 1 .25 mm49-59Nm(5.0 - 6.0 kgl'm,36 - 4:l lbl.ft)
COTTER PINReplace.On reassembly,bend the cotter pin
(cont'd)
16-17
Replace.
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Steering
Special Toofs ............. 17-2
Component Locations
Index ................ ....... 17-3
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 1 7-4
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-8
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-10
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation .......................... 17-12
Power Assist Check
With Vehicle Parked ....................
Steering Linkage and Gearbox .......
Pump Belt
Rack Guide Adjustment ...................
Fluid Rep|acement ...................,,.,....
Pump Pressure Check .................,,...
*Steering Wheel
Removal ................. 17-18
*Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation ................ ....... 17 -2O
lnspection .............. 17-21
Steering Lock Replacement ............ 17 -22
Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Ffuid Leakage Inspection ................. 17 -23
Repfacement .......... 17-23
Power Steering Pump
Repfacement .......... 17-24
Disassembly ...........17-25
fnspection .............. 17-26
Reassembly ............ 17-28
Power Steering Gearbox
Removal ................. 17-31
Disassembly ........... 17-34
Reassembly ............ 17-40
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-50
Installation ............. 17-51
17-12
17-13
17-14
l7-15
17-15
17-16
Disassembly/Reassembly............... 17-18
4'%/b.......... -r'-7--a/
SUPPLEN\EN AL RES\RA(N SYSTES{ (SRS\
This model has an SRS which includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub. a passenger's airbag in the dashboardabove the glove box ('97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors ('98 - 00 models). Informationnecessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk (*) on the contentspage include, or are located near, SBS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items will require specialprecautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Honda oearer.
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to peFonal iniury or death in the event of a sevore trontalcollision. allSRS service work must be performod by an authorized Honda dealer.lmproper service procedurgs, including incorrect removal and installalion of the SRS, could lead to personal iniurycaused by unintontional deployment of th€ airbags {'97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners ('98 - 00 modelsl.Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may lail in case ot a collision, or the airbags may deploy when theignition switch is ON (lll.
SRS electrical wiring harnesses are identitied by yellow colof coding. Ralated components are located in the steeringcolumn, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box. Do not use elec-trical test equipment on these cilcuits,
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8. Installation is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.
Note these items during installation:
. Be sure the wires are not caught or pinched by
any parts when installing the column.
a Make sure the wire harness is routed and fas-
tened properly.
. Make sure the connectors are properly connected.
. Make sure the steering joint is connected as fol-
lows:
a. lnsert the uDper end of the steering joint onto
the steering shaft (line up the bolt hole with
the flat ot the shaft).
b. Slip the lower end of the steering ioint onto
the Dinion shaft (lins up the bolt hole with the
groove around the shaft). and installthe lower
ioint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt is
securely in the groove in the pinion shaft'
c. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint is JullY seated.
Then install the upper joint bolt and tighten it.
22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16lbt.ftl
UPPER JOINT BOLT
Bolt must Iine uPwith fl6t on shaft.
Flat ponion.
SIEERING JOIMT
STECRING JOINT
LOWER JOINT BOLTBolt must line up withgroove around on shaft,
Inspection
Check the steering column ball bearing and the steer-
ing joint bearings for play and proper movement. lf
there is noisy or if there is excessive play, replace the
steering column as an assemblY
Check the retaining collar for damage. lf it is dam-
aged, replace the retaining collar.
PLASl'tCINJECTIONS
ABSOBBINGPLATE
SHIFT I.EVER
. Check the absorbing plates, absorbing plate guides
and sliding capsules Jor distortion and breakage.
ReDlace the column as an assembly if they are dis-
torted or broken.
SLIDING CAPSUIIThis part is attachedto the column bracketwith the plastic injections.
FETAINING COLLAR
ABSORBINGPLATE GUIDE
|GNMON SWTTCHSee section 23.(cont'd)
17-21
See section 14.
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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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