suspension HONDA CR-V 1999 RD1-RD3 / 1.G User Guide

Front Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement
Note these items during replacement:
. Replace the self-locking nuts after removal.
. The vehicle should be on the ground before any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightened.. Before tightening the upper and lower mounting nuts on the stabilizer link, adjusr the location of the link with the sus-pension under vehicle load.
. After insta lling the suspension arm, check the front wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary (see page 18-4|.
FLANGE EOLTS10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m,40 tbf.ft)
STABILIZER LINKCheck for daftage.
FLANGE BOLT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kg{.m,16 tbf.ftl
STAEILIZER
AOLT
STABILIZER BARAlign the stabilizer markwith end of stabilizer bushing.
STABILIZERCheck for bending and damage.
UPPER ARMCheck the bushing for deterioration and damage.
FLANGE BOLT1{ x 1.5 mm103 N.m {10.5 kgf.m,76 tbf.ft)
BALL JOINT BOOT. Check for deter'orationano oamage,See page 18 16 for bootreplacement.
LOWER ARMRUBBER BUSHINGCheck for deteriorationand damage.
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SILICONE GREASERUBBER BUSHINGS
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 rr|m 29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft)Feplace.Hold the ball ioint pin using a hex wrenct
BOOTCheck for deteriorationano oamage,
29 N.m {3.0 kgl.m, 2.2 lbf.ftlBefore tightening the llange nut,position the ballioint pinin the middle of its range of travel,with the suspension under vehicle load.
DAMPER FORKRUBBER BUSHINGCheck for deterioration and damage.
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DAMPER FOBKCheck for damage.
SELF.LOCKING NUT14 x 1.5 mmReplace.83 N.m (8.5 kgt.m, 61 lbt.ftl
FLANGE BOLT14 x 1.5 mm89 N.m (9.'l kgl.m, 66 tbf.ft)
10 x 1.25 mm!$ N.m (4.4 kgt.m,32 rbf.ftl
SELF.LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mmBeplace.64 N.m (6.5 kgt.m, 47 lbf.ft)
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Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Replacement (cont'dl
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
secu.ely supported.
Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.
SPINDLE NUT24 x 1,5 mm245 N.m (25.0 kgf.m, 181 lbtft)Replace.
Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then remove
the nut.
Remove the brake hose mounting bolts.
BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kgt m, 16 lbtft)
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgl.m, 80 lbl.ft)
Remove the caliper mounting bolts, and hang the
caliper assembly to ona side. To prevent damagg to
the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a shortpiece of wire to hang the caliper from the undercar-
riage.
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7. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws,
6 mm BRAKE DISCRETAINING SCREWS9.8 N.m(1.0 kgl.m,7.2 lbf.ftl
8.
8 x 1.25 mm BOLTS
Screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts into the disc to push it
awav from the hub. Turn each bolt two turns at a
time to prevent cocking the disc excessively,
Remove the brake disc from the knuckle.
Check the front hub for damage and cracks.
11. Remove the wheel sensor from the knuckle (for
vehicles with ABS). Do not disconnect the wheel
sensor connector.
9.8 N.m(1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbttrl
MOUNTINGBOLTS9.8 N.mlr.0 kgf.m, ?.2lbf.ftl
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12.
13.
14.
Clean any dirt or grease off the ball joint.
Remove the cotter pin from the steering arm, and
remove the nut.
Apply grease to the special tool on the areas shown.
This will ease installation of the tool and prevent
damage to the pressure bolt threads.
PRESSURE BOLT
lnstall a 10 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Make sure
the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end to
prevent damage to the threaded end of the ball
joint.
BALL JOINT REMOVER, 28 mm07MAC - SL(x)2(x)HEX NUT
HEX NUT10 x 1.25 mm('99 modcll43 N.mlit.a kgl.m.32 tbtft)
37 -98 models:
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CASTLE NUT10 x '1.25 mm
l'97 - 98 modcls)39 - 47 N.m{4.0 - 4.829 - 3s rbtftt
COTTERReplace.On re6ss€mbly,bend the cofter pin
16. Install the special tool as shown. Insert the jaws
carefully, making sure you do not damage the balljoint boot. Adiust the jaw spacing by turning the
pressure bolt. lf necessary, apply penetrating type
lubricant to loosen the ball ioint.
'99 -00 modol:
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17. Once the special tool is in place, turn the adjusting
bolt as necessary to make the jaws parallel. Then
hand-tighten the pressure bolt, and recheck thejaws to make sure they are still parallel.
ADJUSTING BOLT
After making the adjustment to the adjusting bolt,
make sure the head of the adjusting bolt is in this
position to allow the jaw to pivot.
With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the
ball joint shaft pops loose from the steering arm.
@ wear eye protection. The balt iointcan break loose suddenly and scatter dirt or other
dsbris in your ey€s.
Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end
of the ball joint, and pull the ball joint out of the
steering/suspension arm. Inspect the ball joint boot.
and replace it if damaged.
(cont'dl
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Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Replacement (cont'd)
20. Remove the cotter pin from the lower arm ball joint
castle nut, and remove the nut.
COTTER PINReplace.On ra6ssembly,bend the cofter pin
CASTI.E NUT12 x 1.25 mmilg - 59 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36 - a3 lbf.ftl
CASTLE NUT12 x 1.25 mm
COITER PINReplace.
BALL JOINT REMOVER, 28 mm07MAC - Sl(xr2(x,
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 ball joint remover.
Use the special tool as shown on page 18-11 to sep-
arate the ball joint and lower arm. lf necessary,
apply penetrating type lubricant to loosen the balljoint.
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23. Remove the cotter pin from the upper ball joint cas-
tle nut, and remove the nut.
COTTER PINReplace.On reassembly, bendthe cotter pin as shown.
CASTLE NUT10 x 1.25 mm39 - 47 N.m14.0 - ,4.8 kgt m,29 - 35 tbt.ftl
24.
25.
26.
10 mmnEMOVER, 28 mm07MAC _ SLtD2(xl
Install the 10 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 damaged by the ball joint remover.
Use the special tool as shown on page 18-11 to sep-
arate the ball joint and knuckle. lf necessary, apply
penetrating type lubricant to loosen the ball joint.
Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the driveshaft
outboard joint from the knuckle by tapping the driv+
shaft end with a pl8stic hammer, then remove the
knuckle.
KNUCKI.ECheck lor damage.
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Front Suspension
31.
Knuckle/Hub Replacement (cont'dl
Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in high flash
point solvent before reassembly,
Press a new wheel bearing into the knuckle using
the old b6aring, a plate. the special tool, and a
press. Place the wheel bearing on the knuckle with
the pack seal side facing (metal color) toward the
inside. Be careful not to damage the sleeve of the
Dack seal.
DOUBLE LIP SEALIBLACK COLORI
SUPPORT BASE0?965 - SD90t00
33. Install the circlip securely in the knuckle groove.
35. lnstall the hub on the knuckle using the specialtools
shown and a hydraulic press. Be careful not to dis-
tort the splash guard.
ORIVER077irg - 0010000
SPLASH GUARO
lnstall the knuckle in the reverse order of removal,
and pay particular attention to the following items:
. Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots
when installing the knuckle.
r Torque a\ mount
g hardv{are to ths speci{ied
torque values,
o Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque speci
fications, then tighten them only iat enough to
align the slots with each pin hole. Do not align
the castle nut by loosening.
a lnstall new cotter pins on the castle nuts or hex
nut after torquing.
. Avoid twisting the sensor wires when installing
the wheel sensor.
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating
surfaces of the front hub and the inside of the
brake disc.
. Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small
amount of engine oil to the seating surface oJ the
nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spin-
dle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
. Before installing the wheel. clean the mating sur-
face of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary {see page 18-4).
scREws5 N.m 10.5 kgl m, 4 lbl'tt)
CIRCLIP
34. Install the splash guard and tight€n the screws.
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Front SuspensionFront Damper
Ball Joint Boot Replacement
1.
BALL PIT{ TAPEFEO S€CTION
B{rcY HSISECTIO BOOT |NSTSECTIONwip6 off tho gr6aso.Wipo otf th6 grors€.
Wipe the grease off the sliding surface of the ball
pin, and pack it with fresh greass. Keep grease off
the boot installation section and the taoered section
of the ball pin.
Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to
enter the boot.
Install the boot in the groove of the boot installation
section securelv, then bleed air.
Install the upper and lower ball joint boot set rings
using the special tools as follows:
Lower ball joint: Adjust the special tool with the
adjusting bolt until the end of the tool aligns with
the groove on the boot. Slide the set ring over the
tool and into oosition.
Upper ball joint: Hold the tool over the ball joint,
then slide the set ring over the tool and into position.
EAII JOINTAD'USN G BOLTAdjust th6 depth byturning the bolt.
Remove the set ring and the boot.
Pack the interior of the boot and lip with grease. Do
not contaminate the boot installation section with
grease.
B(X)T CUPGUttrE
UPPER BAI.IJott'tr Boor:07GAG - SO407q)LOWEF BATIJOIIYI EOOTI0t97il - SA507lXl
After installing the boot, check the ball pin tapered
section for grease contamination, and wipe it if nec-gssary.
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Removal
1, Remove the front wheels (see page 18-10).
2. Remove the damper pinch bolt from the top of the
damper fork.
DAMPERPINCHBOLT'10 x 1.25
SELF.LOCKING NUT12x 1.25 fifiReplace.
Remove the damper fork bolt and self-locking nut
from the bottom of the damper fork, then remove
the damper fork.
Remove the damper by removing the two nuts.
DAMPER
DAMPER FORK
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Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement
@ when the suspension arms are to be removed, plsce additional weight in lhe trunk beto.o hoisting. when
substantial weight is removed from the rear of the vehicle, the center ot grsvity m8y chango causing the vehicle to tip
forward.
Note these items during replacement:
. Replace the self-locking nuts after removal.
. Any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings should be tightened with the vehicle on the ground.
. Make sure the toe adjusting bolts on the compensator arm are installed in the same direction,
. After installing the suspension arm, check the rear wheel alig nment, and adjust if necessa ry (see page 18-4),
STABILIZER BARCheck for bendingor oamage.
FLANGE EOLT10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m 16.5 kgf.m,47 lbf.ft)
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kgt.m, / t40 lbf.ftt. --1 \ \A1(\
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UPPER ARM BUSHINGCheck for deteriorationand damage.
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FLANGE BOLT'l0 r 1.25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m,
8 mm EOLTS22 N.m {2.2 kgf.m, 16 bl.ftl
40 rbtft)
'ano oamage.
TRAILING ARMCheck for bending
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-6lUPPER ARM
COMPENSATORARM BUSHING
64 N.m 16.5 kgf.m, 47 lbtftl
SELF.LOCKING NUT
BUSHING
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft}
FLANGE BOLTS10 x 1.25 mm39 N.m 14.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)stLtcoNE
.@iCOMPENSATORARM BUSHING
UPPER ARMCheck lor bending or damage.
FLANGE NUT10 x 1 .25 mm29 N.m {3.0 kg{.fl,22 lbf.ft}Before tightening the flange nut,position the balljoint pinin the middle of its range oftravel, with the suspension undervehicle load.
10 x 1.25 mm 29 N.m (3.0 kgl.m, 22 tbf.ft)Replace.Hold the ball ioint pin using a hex wrenct,,and tighten the self-locking nut.
STABILIZER LINK
Check tor damage.
LOWER ARM BUSHINGCheck for deterioration and damage.
. Check for bending and damage.. Check the bushing tor deterioration anddamage.
LOWEN ARM
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STABILIZER 8AR
,/ FLANGE BOLT
// 10 x 1.25 mm
^/ s4 N.m 15.5 kst'm, 40 lbf ftl
BUSHING
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Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement
Note these items during replacement:
. Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non-genuine wheel weights may corrode and damage
the aluminum wheels.
. Before installing the brake drum, clean the mating surfaces of the rear hub and the brake drum.
. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake drum and wheel.
FLANGE BOLI12 x 1,25 mm103 N.m 110.5 kgf.m,76 tbtfr)
BACKING PLATE
SPINDI-E NUT22 x'1.5 mm181 N.m {18.5 kgf.m, 134 lbf.ftlReplace.NOTE: Alter tightening, use a driftpunch to lock the spindle nut shoulderinto the spindle.
BRAKE SHOE
TRAILING ARMCheck {or crackingano oamage.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm64 N'm 16.5 kgf.m, 4? lbt.ft)
Check for crackingano oamage.
BRAKE DRUMCheck for wearano oamage,
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m {11.0 kgt m,80lbtftl
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Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement (cont'd)
12, Press the wheel bearing inner race from the hub
using the tools, a bearing separator, and a press.
HUB DIS/ASSEMBLY TOOL07965 - SA50100
BEARINGSEPARATOR0 -,t 1/2 in {0 - 11i1.3 mml(Commercially qvailable)
13. Remove the 12 mm flange bolts.
HUB BEARING UN]T O.RING
14. Remove the hub bearing unit from the backing
plate.
15. Install a new O-ring on the hub bearing unit.
FLANGE BOLTS10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ftl
16. Install the hub bearing unit on the backing plate.
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't7.Install the hub bearing unit onto the rear hub using
the special tools and a press.
DRIVERATTACHMENT,60 mm07LAO - SM40100
Prcss
+
DRIVER07749 - 0010000
BEARING
18. Install the backing plate/hub
trailing arm.
FLANGE BOLTS12 x 1.25 mm103 N.m 110.5 kgf'm,75lbfft)
bearing unit on the
19. Install the hub bearing unit in the reverse order of
removal, and pay particular attention to the follow-
ing items:
. Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small
amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the
nut, After tightening, use a drift to stake the spin-
dle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
. Avoid twisting the sensor wires when installing
the wheel sensor,
. Fill the brake reservoir and bleed the brake sys-
tem {see section 19).
. Adjust the parking brake (see section 191.
. Check the rear wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-4).
REAR HUB
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Rear Damper
1.
Upper Arm Bushing Replacement
Remove the upper arm bushing and upper arminner bushing as shown.
UPPER ARM INNER BUSHING UPPER ARM AUSHIT{G
Mark a scribe line on the upper arm inner bushing
so it is in line with the bolt mounting surface.
BOLT MOUNTII{GSURFACE
Make a mark on the upper arm at two points so the
marks are in line and at a right angle with the arm
as shown in the drawing.
Drive in the upper arm inner bushing with themarks aligned until the leading edge is flush with
the uoDer arm.
Drive the upper arm bushing into the upper armuntil the leading edge is flush with the upper arm.
REAR UPPER ARM
5.
Removal
Remove the rear wheels (see page '18-21),
Remove the damper access panel and the damper
cap.
Remove the two flange nuts.
ACCESS PANEL
OAMPER CAP
't.
4. Remove the flange bolts.
Lower the rear suspension, and remove
damper.the
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