ect HONDA CR-V 1999 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

Power Steering Gearbox
AN'USTABLE HOSE CLAMP
Removal (cont'dl
14. Loosen the 14 mm flare
pump outlet hose.
nut, and disconnect the
14 mm FLARE NUT
15. Loosen the adjustable hose clamp and disconnect
the return hose,
16. Loosen the 16 mm flare nut, and remove the return
hose joint.
17. After disconnecting the hoses and lines, plug or seal
them with a piece of tape or equivalent to prevent
foreign maisrials from entering the valve body unit.
NOTE:
. Do not loosen the cylinder line A and B between
the valve body unit and cylinder.
. With 2WD, continue to step 23.
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STOP BOLT
10 x 1.25 mm
4WD: Stepr 18-22
18. Removethe right tront mount, then apply vinyl tape
to the side frame to protect it from the transmission
cover and stop bolt.
12 x 1.25 fiiAReplace.
RIGHT FRONT MOUNT
x 1,25 mm
SIDE FRAME
'19. Remove the left front mount, then apply vinyl tape
to the side frame to protect it from the stop bolt.
Vinyltape orequivalgnt material.
Vinyltap€ orequival€nt m6terial.
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Power Steering Gearbox
Disassembly {cont'd}
12. Drill a 3 mm (0.12 in) diameter hole approximately
2.5 - 3.0 mm (0.10 - 0.12 in) in depth in the staked
point on the cylinder. Do not allow metal shavings
to enter the cylinder housing. After removing the
cylinder end, remove any burrs at the staked point.
D.oth: 2.5 - 3.0 mm 10.10 - 0.12 inl
CYUNOER
Hold the gearbox using using a C-clamp as shown,
Loosen and remove the cvlinder end.
13.
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14, Assemble a 12 x 1.25 mm flange nut onto a '12 x 175
mm grade 10 flange bolt as shown, Wrap the flange
portion of the bolt with vinyl tape to protect the
cvlinder,
VINYL TAP€ tp/N 90177 - SLO - OOOI 12mmFLANGENUT
Install the flange bolt into the end of the steering
rack until it bottoms in the hole. then back the
flange bolt out 1/4 turn. Hold the flange bolt, and
tighten the flange nut against the rack by hand.
Install the bearing separator on the gearbox housing
as snown.
15.
BEARING SEPARATOR0 - 1112'(Commercially available)
17.
STEERING RACK
CYLINDER €ND
Set the gearbox in a press so the lelt side points
upward, then press the cylinder end seal and steer-
ing rack out of the gearbox. Hold the steering rack
to keep it from falling when pressed clear. Be care-
ful not damage to inner surface of the cylinder
housing with the flange bolt.
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18. Remove the 12 mm bolt and nut trom the stsering
rack,
19. Remove the cylinder end seal from the steering
racK.
20. lnsert a 24" long,3/8" drive extension and the spe-
cial tool into the cvlinder from the left side. Make
sure that the special tool is securely positioned on
the backup ring edges. Be careful not damage to
inner surface of the cylinder with the special tool.
Replace.
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24 'LONG 3/8' DRIVE EXTENSION(Commerciallv available)
BACKUP RING
CYLINDER END SEAL
CYLINDER END SEALREMOVER ATTACHMENT07NAD - SR3020A
21.Set the gearbox in a press, then press out the cylin-
der end seal and backup ring from the gearbox.
Note these items when pressing the cylinder end
seat:
. Keep the tool straight to avoid damaging the
cylinder wall. Check the tool angle, and correct it if
necessary, when removing the cylinder end seal.
. Use a press to remove the cylinder end seal. Do
not try to remove the seal by striking the tool. lt
will break the backup ring, and the cylinder end
sealwill remain in the gearbox.
Prass
22. Carelully pry the piston sesl ring and O-ring off the
piston rack. Be careful not to damage the inside of
seal ring groove and piston edges when removing
the seal ring.
Replaco.
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Power Steering Gearbox
Disassembly (cont'd)
Valve Body Unit Dbassembly
23. Before removing the valve housing, apply vinyltape
to solines of the Dinion shaft.
VALVE HOUSING
Separate the valve housing from the pinion shafv
valve using a press.
Check the inner wall of the valve housing where the
seal ring slides with your finger. lf there is a step in
the wall, the valve housing is worn. Replace the
valve housing.
Note these items during inspection:
o There may be the sliding marks from the seal
ring on the wall of the valve housing. Replace
the valve housing only if the wall is stepped.
. When the valve housing is replaced, install new
shim{s) on the bearing surface of the housing to
adiust the thickness.
Check the inside ofvalve housingfor a step in the wall.
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26. Check for wear, burrs and other damage to the
edges of the grooves in the sleeve.
NOTE: The pinion shaft and sleeve are a precision
matched set. lf either the oinion shaft or sleeve
must be replaced, replace both parts as a set.
SLEEVE SEAL RINGSCheck for Deel off or
27. Remove the circlip and sleeve from the pinion shaft.
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28. Using a cutte. or an equivalent tool, cut and remove
the four seal rings from the sleeve. Be careful not to
damage the edges ot the sleeve grooves and outer
surface when removing the seal rings.
Using a cutter or an equivalent tool. cut the valve
seal ring and O-ring at the groove in the pinion
shaft. Remove the valve seal ring and O-ring. Be
careful not to damage the edges of the pinion shaft
groove and outer surface when removing the valve
seal rjng and O-ring.
29.
SLEEVE
Cufting slot position.
30. Remove the valve oil seal and backup ring ('97
model) or wave washer ('98 - 00 models) from the
pinion shaft.
Note these items during disassembly:
. Inspect the ball bearing by rotating the outer race
slowly. lf there is any excessive play, replace the
pinion shaft and sleeve as an assembly.
. The pinion shaft and sleeve are a precise fit; do
not intermix old and new Dinion shafts and
sreeves,
WAVE WASHERl'98 - 0O modelsl
PINION SHAFT
BACKUP RING{'97 modellVALVE OIL SEAL
31.Replace.Press the valve oil seal and roller bearing out of the
valve housing using a hydraulic press and special
tool shown below.
BALL BEARING
PILOT COLLAR
ROLLER SEARING
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Power Steering Gearbox
13.
Reassembly (cont'd)
Apply power steering fluid to the surface of the spe-
cial tool. Set the new seal rings over the special tool
from the smaller diameter end of the tool. and
expand the seal rings. Install two rings at a time
Jrom each end ofthe sleeve.
Note these items when installing the seal ring:
. Do not over-expand the seal ring. Install the resin
seal rings with care so as not to damage them.
After installation, be sure to contract the seal
rings using the specialtool {sizing tool).
. There are two types of sleeve seal rings: black
and brown. Do not mix the different types of
sleeve seal rings as they are not compatible.
Align the special tool with each groove in the sleeve,
and slide a sleeve seal ring into each groove. After
installation, compress the seal rings with your fin-
gers temporarily.
BALL JOINT BOOT CLIP GUIDE07974 - SA508q)
SLEEVE
Apply power steering fluid to the seal rings on the
sleeve, and to the ehtire inside surface of the special
tool.
14.
15.
SLEEVE SEAL RINGSIZING TOOL07974 - SA502O0 or07974 - SA5020A
16.Insert the sleeve into the special tool slowly.
Move the sleeve each direction several times to
make the seal rings snugly fit in the sleeve. Be sure
that the seal rings are not turned up,
't1.
18. Apply power steering fluid to the surface of the pin-
ion shaft. Assemble the sleeve over the Dinion shaft
by aligning the locating pin on the inside of the
sleeve with the cutout in the shaft. Then install the
new circlip securely in the pinion shaft groove.
Note these items during reassembly:
. Be caretul not to damage the valve seal ring
when inserting the sleeve.
. Install the circlip with its radiused side facing out.
Apply power steering fluid to the seal ring lip of the
valve oil seal. then install the seal in the valve hous-
ing using a hydraulic press and special tools. Install
the valve oil seal with its grooved side facing the tool.
19.
ATTACHMENT,32x35mm077i16 - (x)10100
VALVE OIL SEALReplace.Make sure thespring is in theoilseal.
CIRCLIP
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Power Steering Gearbox
Reassembly (cont'dl
4l. Coat the inside surface of the new cvlinder end seal
with power steering fluid.
CYLINDEB ENO SEALReplace.Make sure the springis in the cylinder end seal.
43.
Stakedposrtron.
Grooved side.
42. Install the cylinder end seal onto the steering rack
with its grooved side toward the piston.
Push in the cylinder end seal with your finger.
When installing the cylinder end seal, be careful not
damage the sealing face of the seal with the threads
and burrs at the staked position of the cylinder
housing.
Remove the vinyl tape from the steering rack, then
remove any residue from the tape adhesive.
Hold the gearbox using a C-clamp as shown.
GEARBOX
44.
45.
C.CLAMP
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46.Grease the inside surtace of the cylinder end, then
install the cylinder end by screwing it into the cylin-
der.
Remove the C-clamp from the gearbox.
After tightening the cylinder end, stake the point of
the cylinder shown below. Stake the cylinder in the
position opposite from where the stake was removed
during disassembly,
NOTE: For '98 - 00 models, go to step 54.
41.
48.
BUSHING
-tGCYLINDER END69 N.m (7.0 kgf.m,51 lbtft)8e careful not to damagethe bushing when insertingthe cylinder end.
49. Select the 32 mm shim(s) ('97 model onlv).
NOTE: Only reinstall the original 32 mm shim(s)
when the steering gearbox is reassembled without
replacing the pinion shaft. valve housing, and gear-
box housing with new ones.
lf the pinion shaft, valve housing, and gearbox
housing are replaced, select the new shim{s) as fol-
lows.
Shim selection:
Set the four 32 mm shims on the bearing surface of the
gearbox housing. Total thickness of the four shims
should equal no more than 0.70 mm.
Shim set: four 32 mm shims (Thickness: 0.10 mm, 0.15
mm, 0.20 mm, 0.25 mm respectively)
NOTE: The four 32 mm shims do not have thickness
identification marks. Measure the thickness of each shim
using a micrometer, and mark the shim for identification.
Stake point, Depth: 1,0 mm (0.04 inl
4.0 mm {0.16 in)
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50. Install the valve body unit on the gearbox. and
tighten the flange bolts to the specified torque.
VALVE BODYFLANGE BOLT20 N.m 12.0 kgt.m, 14lbtft)
ct.
SHIM SET(four shims)
Measure the clearance between the gearbox and
valve body unit using a feeler gauge. Measure the
clearance at the poinl midway between the two
mounting bolts.
GAUGE
Determine the required thickness of the 32 mm
shims by subtracting the clearance obtained in the
step "c" from the total thickness of the four shims.
(Total thickness of the 4 shims) - (Clearance) =
Reouired thickness of the shims
Select the shims so that the total thickness is close
to, but less than, the required thickness.
Example:
Measurement is 0.28 mm (0.011 in);
0.70-0.28=0.42 mm (0.028-0.011 = 0.017 in)
The selected shims should be 0,25 mm (0.010 inl and
0.15 mm (0.006 in) in thickness.
lf the required shim thickness is 0.10 mm or less, no
shrms are necessary.
53. Set the selected 32 mm shims on the bearing sur-
face of the gearbox housing.
VALVE BODY UNITla lbl.frl
Coat the new O-ring with grease, and carefully fit it
on the valve housing.
Apply grease to the needle bearing in the gearbox
housing.
Install the valve body unit on the gearbox housing
by engaging the gears. Note the valve body unit
installation position (direction of line connection).
Tighten the flange bolts to the specified torque.
(cont'd)
FLANGE BOLT20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m,
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O.RINGReplace.
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NEEDLE BEARING
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54.
56.
57.
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Power Steering Gearbox
Reassembly (cont'dl
58. Installthe cylinder lines A and B
Note these items during reassembly:
. Clean the joints of the cylinder lines A and B
thoroughly. The joints must be free of foreign
material,
. lnstall the cylinder lines A and B by tightening
the flare nuts by hand first, then tighten the flare
nuts to the soecified torque.
CYLINDEF LINE A
Grease the sliding surface of the rack guide, and
install it onto the gear housing.
For'97 model, apply a thin coat of grease to the new
O-ring, and install it on the rack guide screw.
For'98 - 00 models. remove the old sealant from
the threads of the rack guide screw. then apply new
sealant to the first three threads.
-6rO-RING
nlcr cutDE R"Pl""u'
SCREW
LOCKNUT
37 model:
60.
ot.
38 model:
Install the spring, rack guide screw and locknut on
the gear housing.
Adjust the rack guide screw (see page 17,15). After
adjusting, check that the rack moves smoothly by
sliding the rack right and left.
17 N.m 11.7 kgd.m, 12lbf.ttl
26 N.m {2.7 kgl.m, 20
RACK GUIOE
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STEERING RACK
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63. Install the new lockwasher in the groove in the
steering rack.
LOCK WASHERReplace.
STEERING RACK ENO54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m,40 lbtftl
64.
STEERING
Screw the rack ends into the rack.
Hold the steering rack with a wrench ('98 - 00 mod-
els: left end only), and tighten the rack ends. Be
careful not to damage the rack surface with the
wrench.
After tightening the rack ends, stake the four sec-
tions of lock washerwith a drift and a mallet.
. Place the wood block on the press table, then set
the lock washer section of the rack end on the
wood block securely.
. Be sure the tool is aligned with the flat sections
of the steering rack end before pressing.
. Stake the lock washer in the center of the flat
section of the steering rack end,
ROLL PIN PUNCH
lCommorcially.Y.il.blelSnap-On No. PPR8 or oquival.nt.
NOTE: This drift has a flatshoulderto preventpuncturing of metal washer.
WOODEN BLOCK
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67. Apply grease to the circumference of the rack end
housing.
68.
69.
RACK END GROOVE
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SILICONE GREASE
Apply a light coat of silicone grease to the boot
grooves on the rack ends.
lnstall the boots in the rack end with the tie-rod
clips.
NOTE: Install the boots with the rack in the straight
ahead position (right and left tie-rods are equal in
length).
RACK ENO
NOTE: Wipe the grease offthe thread section.
TIE.ROD CLIP
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70. Adiust the air hose fitting position of the boots by
turning it as shown below.
LEFT BOOT{Viewed from theleft side)
+rom
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RIGHT BOOT(Viewed trom theright side)
Front
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BOOT AIR HOSE FITTING
71. Install new boot bands on the boot, and bend both
sets of locking tabs.
CAUTION: Stake the band locking tabs firmly.
Lightly tap on the doubled-over portions to reduce
their height.
Slide the rack right and left to be cenain that the
boots are not deformed or twisted.
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FIT'I'ING
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