Section 23 HONDA CR-V 2000 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

lnstallation
1. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the
front wheels are aligned straight ahead, then center
the cable reel. Do this by first rotating the cable reel
clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclock-
wise approximately two turns. The arrow mark on
the cable reel label should point straight up.
ARROW MARK
2. Install the steering wheel on to the steering column
shaft, making sure the steering wheel shaft engages
the cable reel and canceling sleeve. Do not tap on
the steering wheel or steering column shatt when
instailing the steering wheel
HOLE
Install the steering wheel bolt, and tighten it to 39
N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft).
Connect the horn connector and the cruise control
switch connectors,
Install the driver's airbag assembly, and confirm
proper system operation (see section 24).
CABLE REEL
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Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
Note these items when removing the steering column:. Before removing the steering column, remove thedriver's airbag assembly and cable reel (see section24).
. Before removing or installing, set the column shaft inthe neutral position by pulling up the steering columnto uppermost position, then lower it 8 mm (5/16 in).Tighten tilt lever.
FULL STROKE:23 mm 10.9 in)
MAXIMUM UPPER8 mm (5/16)
POSTTTON
Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-18).
Remove the driver's side dashboard lower cover
and knee bolster (see section 20),
Remove the column covers.
With A"/T, move the shift lever to the E position,
and remove the shift cable from the column. andset it aside (see section 14).
Remove the combination switch assembly from thesteering column shaft by disconnecting the connec-
tors, and removing the two screws.
Disconnect the steering joint from the engine com-panment.
Remove the steering column by removing theattaching nuts and bolts.
7.
1.
MAXIMUM LOWERPOSTTTON
SHAFT CENTER
111 mm 100 mm5mm
JOINT COVERBOOT BAND
9,8 N.m l r .0 kgf.m, 7 lbf.fO
JOINT DUST SEAL
22 N.m (2.2 kgl.m, 16lbtftl
TILT LEVER
UPPER ATTACHING NUTS16 N.m lr.6 kgf.m, 12 lbf.ftl
UPPER COLUMN COVER
COMAINANON SWITCH ASSEMBLY
JOINT
COLUMN BMCKET
LOWER ATTACHING BOLTS39 N.m lir,o kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
17-20
LOWER COLUMN COVER
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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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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
17-48
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
17-49
70. Adiust the air hose fitting position of the boots by
turning it as shown below.
LEFT BOOT{Viewed from theleft side)
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RIGHT BOOT(Viewed trom theright side)
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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.
(cont'd)
FIT'I'ING
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Power Steering Gearbox
Reassembly (cont'd)
74. Connect the air tube between the right and left
boot,
CYLINDERLINE A
75. Install the clips on the cylinder lines, then clamp theair tube with the clips.
76. Apply vinyl tape to around the pinion shaft, andcoat the surface of the tape with grease.
DUST COVER
Vinyl Tsp€
VALVE OIL SEAL
VALVE BODY UNIT
Pack the interior of the dust cover and lio withgrease, then install dust cover on the valve bodv unit.
Remove the vinyl tape f.om the pinion shaft.
77.
CYLINDER LINE
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SET RING
't.
Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Remove the boot set ring and the boot.
CAUTION: Do not contaminate the boot inslalla-
tion section with graase.
Pack the interior of the boot and lip with grease.
Wipe the grease off the sliding surface of the ballpin. then pack the lower area with fresh grease.
CAUTION:
. Keep grease off the boot installation section and
the tapered section of th€ ball pin.
. Do not allow dust, dirt, or other to.eign materi-
als to enter the boot.
EALL PIN TAPEREDSECTIONWipe olf the grease.
BOOT INSTALLATIONSECTIONWipe offthe grease.
B(X)T IT{STALLATIONsEclroNWipe off the grease.
ADJUSTING BOLTAdiust the depthby turning the bolt.
Install the boot in the groove of the boot installation
section securely. then bleed air.
Adjust the special tool with the adjusting bott untilthe end of the tool aligns with the groove on theboot. Slide the set ring over the tool and into posi-
I|on.
CAUTION: After installing the boot, chock the batlpin lapered section for grease contamination andwipe it it n€cessary.
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't 4.
15.
Center the steering rack within its stroke.
Install the steering joint, and reconnect the steering
shaft and pinion shaft.
NOTE: Make sure the steering joint is connected as
follows.
a. Insen the upper end of the steering joint onto the
steering shaft (line up the bolt hole with the flat
on the shaft).
UPPER JOINT BOLT22 N.m12.2 kgf.m, 16lbl.ft,
STEERING JOINT
COLUMNSHAFTLOWER JOINT BOLT22 N.m12.2 kgf.m, 16lbtftl
UPPER JOINT BOLTBolt must line upwith tlat on shatt.
LOWER JOINT BOLTBolt must line up withgroove around on shaft.
PINIONSHAFT
b, Slip the lower end of the steering ioint onto the
pinion shaft.
c. Install the lower joint bolt (line up the bolt hole
with ths groove around the shaft). Be sure that
the lower joint bolt is securely in the groove in
the pinion shaft.
d. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint is fully seated.
e, Install the upper joint bolt,
Reinstall the steering wheel {see page'17-19).16.
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17. Wipe off any grease contamination trom the ball
joint tapered section and threads then reconnect the
tie-rod ends to the steering knuckles. For'97 - 98
models; 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. Install new cotter pins.
CAST1T NUT(9t - 98modol!)
HEX NUTl'g!t - 00 modeb)il:l N.m14.4 ksl.m,32 tbf.f0
39 - iU N'm
lil.o - 4.8 kgl.m,
29 - 35 tbf.ftl
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
'99 - lD modeb:
COTTER PINRePlace.on reassembly, bendthe cotter Pin as shown.
With 4WD, connect the propeller shaft and transfer
assembly (see section 16).
Connect the shift linkage to the transmission (M/T:
see section 13, A,/T; see section 14).
Installthe Twc (see section 91.
lnstall the front wheels,
Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed
air from the system (see page 17-15).
After installation. perform the following checks.
. Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the
steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to
warm up the fluid. Check the gearbox for leaks
(see page 17-23).
. Adjust the front toe (s€e section 18).
. Check the steering wheel spoke angl€. Adjust by
turning the right and left tie-rods equally, if nec-
essary.
TIE.ROO END
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Knuckle/Hub Replacement
Note these items during replacement:
. Replace the selt-locking nuts after removal.
. The vehicle should be on the ground before any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightened.
. Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque specifications, then tighten them only far enough to align the slots with each
pin hole. Do not align the nuts by loosening.
o Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non'genuine wheel weights may corrode and damage
the aluminum wheels.
. Onthealuminum wheels, remove the center cap from the inside of the wheel after removing the wheel.
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front hub and brake disc.
. Before installing the wheel. clean the mating surfaces ofthe brake disc and wheel.
. Wipe off the grease before tightening the nuts at the balljoints.
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgtm.80 lbt.ftl
LOWER BALL JOINTInspect for faultymovement and wear,Replacement, page'18 15
CASTLE NUT10 x 1.25 mm39 - 47 N.m (i1.0 - 4.8 kgf.m, 29 - 35 lbf.ftl
COTTER PINReplace.
WHEEL BEARINGBeplace.Replacement, page 18-13
CIRCLIPSPLASH GUARD
SCREW5x0.8mm4.9 N.m {0.5 kgf.m,3.6lbf.ft)
SET RING
FRONT HUBCheck for damage and
Replacement,page 18 10
BALL JOINT BOOTCheck for deteriorationano oamage.SPINOLE NUT24 x 1.5 mm245 N.m {25.0 kgI.m, 181 lbtft}Replace.. Before installing the spindle nut, applyengine oil to the seating surface of the nut.. After tightening, use a drift to stake thespindle nut shoulder against the spindle.
COTTER PINReplace.
CASTLE NUT12x 1.25 fim49 - 59 N.m 15.0 - 6.0 kgt.m. 36 - € lbf.ft)
BRAKE DISCCheck for wear andrust.Replacement, page 18-10Inspection, section 19.
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m{11.0 kgt m,80 tbf.ftl
6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING SCREW9.8 N.m (1.0 kgtm, 7.2 lbtftl(cont'd )
18-9
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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.
18-12
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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