steering gear box HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

Standards and Service Limits
Automatic Transmission (cont'dl - Section 14
Differential (4WDl * Section 15
MEASUREMENTSTANOABD {NEW'
SteeringSection 17
* When using a new belt, adjust deflection or tension to new values. Run the engine for 5 minutes then turn it off.Readjust dellection or tension to used belt values.
MEASUREMENTSTANDARO INEWI
Wire Dia.o.D.Fiee LengthNo. of Coils
SpringsRegulator valve spring ARegulator valve spring BStator reaction springModulator valve springTorque convener check valve spring'97 model'98 - 00 modelsCooler relief valve springRelief valve spring2nd orilice control valve spring1-2 shitt valve spring2 3 shift valve spring3-4 shift valve spring1st accumulator spring4th accumulator spring B4th accumulator spring A2nd accumulator spring A3rd accumulator spring A2nd accumulator spring B3rd accumulator spring I3rd sub accumulator spring2nd accumulator spring CLock-up shift valve springLock-up timing valve springLock'up control valve spring3'4 orifice control valve springServo control valve springCPB valve spring4th exhaust valve spring
1.8 10.071)1.8 i0.071)4.5 (0.177)
1.4 {0.055)
1.1 (0.043)
1.2 (0.047)
1.0 (0.039)
1.1 (0.043)
0.7 (0.028)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.03s1
2.1 (0.083)
2.3 (0.091)
2.6 (0.102)
2.410.094)2.8 (0.110)
1.6 (0.063)
2.1 (0.083)
2.7 {0. r06)2.2lO.OA7)0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
0.7 (0.028)
0.6 (0.024)
1.0 (0.039)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
14.7 (0.579)
9.6 (0.378)
35.4 {1.394}9.4 (0.370)
8.4 (0.331)
8.4 (0.331)
8.4 (0.331)
8.6 (0.3391
6.6 (0.260i
7.6 {0.299}7.6 {0.299)7.6 {0.299)16.0 (0.630)
10.2 to.402l17.0 (0.669)
29.0 \1.1421'r7.510.689)
9.0 (0.354)
31.0 (1.220)17.0 (0.669)
14.510.571)7.610.299i8.1 {0.319}6.6 (0.260)
6.6 (0.260i
8.1 (0.319)
8.1 {0.319)6. t (0.240)
87.8 (3.457)
44.011.132130.31r.193)35.0 {1.378)
36.4 {1.433)32.4 tl.216J33.8 {r.331)37.1 (1.461)
34.8 (1.370)
41.3 (1.626)
57 .0 (2.2441
57 .0 12.244189.1 (3.508)
51.6 (2.031)
88.4 (3.480)
39.011.s35)94.313.713)20.7 10.8r5)38.2 (1.504)
39.0 (1.535)
68.0 (2.677)
73.7 12.902)8r.4 (3.205)
38.0 fl.496)37.9 (1.492)
52.1 (2.051)
41 .2 t .A5Al36.4 (1.4331
r 1.01.910.9
12.O12.78.213.422.0
26.426.8
13.814.22.915.9
2.66.3
32.047.A
20.8'18.3'19.5
Capacity f (US qt, lmp ql)1.2 (1.3, 1.1) at overhaul1.0 (1.1, 0.91 at fluid change
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEWI
Steering wheelRotational play at steering wheel circumferenceStaning load at steering wheelcircumferenceN {kgf, lbl) Engine running
0- 10 (0 - 0.39)
29 (3.0,6.6)
GearboxAngle of rack$uide-screw loosened lrom locked position'97, '98 models'99, '00 models10" 1 5"20" MAX.
PumpPump pressure with shut off valve closedkPa (kgvcm,, psi)6,900 - 7,800 (70 80,995 1,138)
Power steeringfluidRecommended tluidFluid capacity For overhaulI {US qt, lmp q0 For reservoir
Honda power steering fluid.0.85 (0.90,0.75)
0.4 {0.42,0.35)
Power steeringbelt*Deflection with 98 N {1O kgl,22lht)between pulleys11.0 14.5 (0.43 0.57)with used belt7.5 - 10.0 (0.30 0.40) with new belt
Belt tension N {kgt, lbf}Measured with belt tension gauge390 - 540 (40 - 55, 88 - 121) with used belt740-880 (75 90, 165 198)with new belt
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Lubrication Points
For the details of lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied. refer to the illustrated index and various work pro-
cedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
Recomm6nded Engine OilEngine oil viscosity for ambient temperature ranges
100'F
-30 -20 .10 0 10 20 30 40'c
r1: Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid {MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because it
does not contain the orooer additives.*2: Always use Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect
shift qualitv.+3r Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the
life of the system.*4: Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmis-
sion fluid can caused increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
API SERVICE LABEL
/,.*-G\
/.'z-\e\t/6AE\ll-;-1 5w-30 /---l
w
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ffi-20 0 20
NO.LUBRICATION POINTSLUBRICANT
EngineAPI Service Grade: Use SJ "Energy Conserving" grade oil. The oilcontainer may also display the API Certitication seal shownbelow. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE vjscosity:See chart below.
2
TransmissionManualGenuine Honda MTF*1
AutomaticGenuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid(ATF)*'
3Rear differentialGenuine Honda CVT Fluid
4Brake line (includes ABS line)Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid*3
5Clutch LineBrake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4*3
6Shift lever pivots (Manual transmission)Grease with molybdenum disultide
1Release fork (Manual transmission)LJrea Grease UM264 P/N 4'1211 - PYs - 305
IPower steering gearboxSteering grease P/N 08733 - B070E
Throttle cable end {Dashboard lower panel holelSilicone grease
10l112
14
Throttle cable end (Throttle link)Brake master cylinder pushrodPedal linkageBattery terminalsFuelfill lidClutch master cylinder pushrod
Multi purpose grease
1617181920
Hood hinges and hood lockTailgate hingesHatch glass hingesDoor hinges, upper and lowerDoor opening detent
Honda White Lithium Grease
21
22
Caliper Piston seal, Dust seal,Caliper pin, PistonShilt cable and select cable {Manual transmission)Silicone grease
23Brake line ioints (Front and rear wheelhouse)Rust preventives
24Power steering systemGenuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-.
25Air conditioning compressorCompressor oil: SP 10 lP/N 38897 - P13 - A0lAH or38899-P13-A01)For Refrigerant: HFC 134a (R,134a)
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1?
4678
CavityWire
ColorTest CondhionTost: Desired RosultPossible Cause(lf result is not obtainedl
1WHT/BLU
lgnition switch turned
to ACC (l), ignition key
pushed all the way in
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 48 {30 A} fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Blown No.33 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty steering lock assembly
{key interlock solenoid)
An open in the wire
YEL
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
YEUBLK
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be baftery voltage.
Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty shift lock solenoid
An open in the wire
4BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401)
. An open in the wire
5WHT
lgnition switch turned
to ACC (l), ignition key
pushed all the way in
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.48 (30 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Blown No. 33 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty steering lock assembly(key interlock switch)
An open in the wire
BLI(BLU
Shift lever in ECheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity,
Faulty Ay'T gear position switch
Poor ground (G101)
An open in the wire
8WHT/BLK
Shift lever in @ and
pulled toward steering
wneel
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
Faulty park pin switch
Shon to ground
Shift lever in ECheck for continuity to ground:
There should be no continuity.
Wire side of female terminals
Reconnect the interlock control unit 8P connector.
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7WHT/RED
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and brake pedal
presseo
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Faulty brake switch
Faulty throttle position (TP)
sensor
Faulty PCM
An open in the wire
Faulty interlock control unit
lgnition switch ON (lll,
brake pedal and accel-
erator pedal pressed at
the same time
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be baftery voltage,
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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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Component Locations
lndex
Note these items during disassembly:' lf an intact airbag assembly has been removed from a scrapped vehicle or has been found defective or damaged dur-ing transit, storage or service. it should be deployed (see section 24),a Before removing the gearbox, remove the driver.s airbag assembly and steering wheel.. After installing the gearbox, check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures an the SRssection (24) before performing repairs or servrce.
STEERING WHEELRemoval, page 17,18Disassembly/Reassembly, page 1?,18Installation, page 17-19DRIVER'S AIRBAG ASSEMBLYRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24
STEERING GEARBOXRack Guide Adjustment, page 17-15Removal, page 17-31Disassembly, page 17-34Reassembly, page 17,40Installation, page 17,51VALVE BODY UNITOverhaul, page 17-38
STEERING COLUMNRemoval/lnstallation. page 17-20Inspection, page l7 21Steering Lock Replacement, page 17 22CABLE REELRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24tcNrnoN swtTcHSee s€ction 23
STEERING HOSES, LINESReplacement. page l7-23
Pump Belt Inspection andAdjustment, pag€ t7-14Pump Pressure Check, page 17-16 ot 17-1jReplacemont, page 17-24Disassembly, pa96 17,25Inspection, page 17-26Reassembly. page17-28
RESERVOIRFluid R6placement. page 17 15Fluid Leakage lnspection, page 17-23
END BALL JOINTBallJoint Boot Replacement, page 17-50
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Troubleshooting
General Troubleshootin g
Check the following before you begin:
. Has the suspension been modified in a way that would affect steering?
. Are tire sizes, tire variety and air pressure correct?
. ls the steering wheel original equipment or equivalent?
. ls the power steering pump belt properly adjusted?
. ls steering fluid reservoir filled to proper level?
. ls the engine idle speed correct and steady?
Hard Steering (Check the power assist, see page 17-12. lf the force is over 29 N (3.0 kgl 6.6 lbfl, proceed with this troubleshooting.i
Abnormalthiidpressure (Iluidpressure is toohigh)
Relief pressuretoo low
Faulty valve body unit
Abnormal
Check the teed and return circuit lines and hosebetween the gearbox and pump for clogging anddeformation.
Normal line and hose
Check the pump fluid pressure(see page 17-16 or 17-17).Measure steady state lluid pres-
sure at idle with the pressure con-trol valve and the shut-off valve (it
so equipped) fully open.The fluid pressure should be 1,500kPa (15 kgf/cm,,213 psi)or less.
Normal
Check the flow control valve (see page 17 26).. Check the valv€ lor smooth movement in the hous-ing.. Check the relief valve for leaks.
Check the pump fluid pressure(see page 17-16 or l7-17).Measure pump relief pressure atidle with the pressure controlvalve and the shut'off valve lil soequipped) fully closed.The fluid pressure should be 6,9007,800 kPa (70 - 80 kgflcm,, 1,000- 1,140 psi).
Normal relief pressure
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Go to page 17 5Faulty pump assemblyFaulty flow control valve
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Abnormal
Not deformed
Deformed
Faulty cylinder lines
Readjust the rack guide(see page 17-15)
Bent
IFaulty steering gearbox
Compair the steering to anotheralike vehicle.
(cont'd)
17-5
Adjustment OK
Check the force required to turnthe wheel lsee page 17 12).Start the engine and measure theforce required to turn the wheelto the right and left. Difference ofthe force required to turn thewheel to the right and to the leftshould be 2.9 N (0.3 kgf,0.7 lbt)or less,
Normal
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Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting (cont'dl
Assist (excessively light steering) athigh speed.
Shock or vibration when wheel isturned to full lock.
Steering wheel will not returnsmoothly.
lf the problem is not corrected byadjusting the rack guide, adjustthe front wheel alignment (see
section 18).
Check the rack guide for proper
adjustment (see page 17-15).
Check the rack guide for properadjustment (see page 17'15).
Adjust the rack guide.
Rack guide is adiusted properly.
lf the problem is not corrected byadjusting the rack guide, replacethe gearbox.Check the belt for slippage andadjust as necessary (see page 17-14).
A and B cylinder lines are normal, check wheel alignment (see
section 18).
Wheel alignment is abnormal,adjust as needed.
Wheel alignment is normal.Check the steering wheel opera-tion and power assist check (seepage 17-121.
lf the measurements are out ofspecifacations, adjust the rackguade.
lf the problem is not corrected byadjusting the rack guide, replacethe gearbox,
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Uneven or rough steering.Ad,ust the rack gu ide (see page 17- 15).
ll the problem is not corrected byadjusting the rack guide, replacethe gearbox.
Adjust the belttension. Replace thebelt, if necessary (see page 17-14).Belt slipping on pulley.
lf the engine stalls when thewheel is turned while the vehicleis stopped or moving at lowspeed, adjust the idle speed (seesection 111.
ldle speed low or erratic.
Check power steering lluid level. lfthe level is excessively low checkfor leaks in the system. Add fluidto the specified level.
Air in reservoir, or check powersteering tluid level.
lf fluid level is OK, check O-ringsand seals on both ends of thepump inlet hose, and the P/Spump housing mating surlacesand drive shaft oil seal for suction leaks. Check the reservoir forcracks, Replace parts as neces-
Pump belt slipping on pulley(pump stops momentarily).Adjust the belt tension (see page17-14) or replace belt.
Check if pump pressure is normaland the gauge needle travel is 500kPa (5 kgl/cm,, 71 psi) or less.Check the flow control valve if theneedle travel exceeds 500 kPa (5kgflcm', 71 psi). lI the flow controlvalve is normal, replace the pumpas an assembly,
Install the power steering pres-sure gauge, Close the pressurecontrol valve and shut off valve (if
so equipped) fully and measurethe pump pressure (see page 17-16ot 17 17).
Steering wheel kicks backduring wide turns.
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Troubleshooting
Fluid Leaks
Check the gearbox assembly for oil leaks carefully. Oil can leak out ot various points, depending on location of the faulty
oil seals/seal rings. Check the following before removing the gearbox from the frame.
Steering GearboxLeaking from the oil seal on thetop of the valve housing.Replace the valve oil seal fromthe valve housing.
Leaking from cylinder end intoleft tie rod boot.Replace the valve oil seal fromthe pinion shaft.
Replace the cylinder end seal onthe valve body unit side.
Leaking from cylinder end intoright tie-rod boot.Replace the cylinder end seal onthe cylinder end side.
Leaking lrom the shaft upper endsection or pin engagement sec-tion of the pinion shaft.Replace the valve body unit.
Tighten the connector. It it's stillleaking, replace the line, cylinderor valve housing.
Leaking from cylinder line A or Bconnections (at tlare nut).
Leaking caused by a damagedcylinder line A or B.Replace cylinder line A or B.
Leaking from pump outlet hoseand return line joint fitting on thevalve body unit {at tlare nut}.
Tighten the connector. ll it's stillleaking, replace the line, joint fit-ting or valve housing,
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