Reverse HONDA CR-V 2000 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Owner's Manual

Fuel Tank
Replacement
1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see page 11-178).
2. Fold the left rear seat cushion forward, and remove the base frame cover {see section 20).
3. Remove the access panel from the floor.
4. Disconnect the 5P connector 1C562) and 6P connector (C580) ('98-00 models)'
5. Disconnect the fuel return hose and quick-connect fittings {see page 11-175}
6. Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
7. Remove the middle floor beam.
8. Remove the drain bolt, and drain the fuel into an approved contaaner.
g. Disconnect the hoses (see page 11-173, 174). slide back the clamps. then twist hoses as you pull, to avoid damaging
them.
10. Place a jack, or other suppon, under the tank
11. Remove the strap nuts, and let the straps fall free
12. Remove the fuel tank. lf it sticks on the u ndercoat applied to its mount, carefu lly pry it off the mount,
'13. lnstallthe drain bolt with a new washer, then coat the drain bolt with Noxrust 1248'
Allow the Noxrust to dry for 20 minutes.
14. Install parts in the reverse order of removal.
'97 modol:AOCESS PANEL
CONNECTOR
@ Do not smoke while working on fuol systam Keep open flame away from your work area'
DRAIN EOLT49 N.m15.0 kgf'm,36 rbt frl
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Glutch Master Cylinder
Removal/lnstallation
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake tluid does contact the paint. wash
it off immediately with water.
. Plug the end ol the clutch line and leservoir hose
with a shop towel to prevent brake tluid trom coming
out.
The brake fluid may be sucked out through the top
of the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
Disconnect the clutch line and reservoir hose from
the clutch master cylinder,
't.
9.8 N.m 11.0 kst m,7.2 tbf.ftl
CLUTCH LINE
19 N'm 11 9 kgJ m'
14 lbf.frl
Remove the reservoir from the engine compartment
bulkhead.
13 N.m t1.3 kgt.m,g.il lbtft)
4. Prv out the lock pin, and pull the pedal pin out of
the voke. Remove the nuts.
NUTSI x 1.25 mm
5, Remove the clutch master cylinder.
CLUTCH MASTERCYLINDEF
Install the clutch master cylinder in the reverse
order of removal.
NOTE: Bleed the clutch hydraulic system {see page
12-61.
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Slave Cylinder
RemovaUlnstallation
CAUTION:
. Do nol spill brake tluid on the vehicle; itmaydamage
the paint; if brake fluid do€s contast the paint, wash
it off immediately with water.. Plug the end of the clutch line with a shop towel toprevcnt brake tluid from coming out.
.6|l,Super High Temp Urea crease (p/N 08798 -
9002).
: Brake Assembly Lube or equivalent rubber
grease.
1. Disconnect the clutch line from the slave cvlinder.
2. Remove the slave cylinder from the clutch housing.
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3. Install the slave cylinder in the reverse order ot
removal.
NOTEr Make sure the boot is installed on the slave
cylinder.
CLUTCH LINE15 N.m (i.S kgf.m, lt tbf.ftl
SLAVE CYLINDER
.-lG(P/N 08798 - 90021
E x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgt.m,16 tbtft)
(Brake AssemblyLube)
Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.
Attach a hose to the bleeder screw, and suspend
the hose in a container of brake fluid.
Make sure there is an adequate supply of fluid at
the clutch master cylinder, then slowly pump the
clutch pedal until no more bubbles appear at the
bleeder hose.
Refill the clutch master cylinder with fluid whenqone.
Always use Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid.
Using a non Honda brake fluid can cause corro-
sion and decrease the life of the system.
Confirm clutch operation, and check for leaking
fluid.
7.8 N.m (0.8 kgf.m. 5.8 lbt.ft)BLEEDER SCREW
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MaintenanceBack-up Light Switch
Transmission Fluid
NOTE: Check the fluid with the engine OFF and vehicle
on level ground.
1. Remove the filler plug. then check the level and
condition of the fluid.
FILLER PLUG44 N.m {4.5 kgf.m. 33 lbf ftl
ll
Ptopet Level
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ll| | Replaco.
The fluid level must be up to the filler hole. lf it is
below the hole, add fluid until it runs out. then rein-
stall the tiller plug with a new washer.
lf the transmission fluid is diny, remove the drain
plug and drain the fluid.
FILLEB PLUGa,a N.m 14.5 kgf..n. 33 lbt'ftl
DRAIN PLUG39 N m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf'ft)WASHERReplace.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer. and
refill the transmission fluid to the proper level.
NOTE: The drain plug washer should be replaced at
every fluid change.
Reinstall the filler plug with a new washer.
Fluid Capacity
1.7 / {1.8 US qt, 1.5 lmp qtl at oil change
2.1 ! 12.2 US qt, 1.A lmp qtl at overhaul
Alwavs use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shift-
ind because it does not contain the proper additives.
Test/Replacement
1. Disconnect the connectors from the switch.
Terminal side oImale lerminals
BACK.UP LIGHT SWTTCHr 25 N.m 12.5 kgt m, 18 lbf.ftl
WASHERReplace.
Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2
terminals.
. There should be continuity when the shift lever
tnto reverse.
. There should be no continuity when the shift
lever in position except reverse,
lf necessary, replace the switch.
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Transmission Assembly
lllustrated Index
Refer to the drawing below for the transmission disassembly/reassembly.Clean all the pans thoroughly in solvent, and drv with comoressed air.
I LuUri""r" utt the parts with MTF before reassembly.
NOTE:
t This transmission uses no gaskets between the major housings; use liquid gasket (p/N 0g718 - 0001 or oE7l8 - 0003)(see page 13-69, 71).. Always clean the magnet @ whenever the transmissjon housing is disassembled.. Inspect all the bearings for wear and operation.
C) sHrFr FoRK ASSEMBLY.Index page, l3-21(a MAINSHAFT ASSEMBLY.Index page, 13-23(9 28 mm WASHER€) 28 mm SPRTNG WASHERO BALL BEARINGa6) OIL SEAL ReDlace.(D 14 x 20 mm DOWEL ptN
G) couNTERSHAFT ASSEMBLY.lndex page, 13-28
NEEDLE SET PLATENEEDLE BEARINGOIL GUIOE C PLATEMAGNETDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.lndex page, 13-38O-nlNG Beplace.TRANSFER ASSEMBLY.Index page, '13,44
OIL SEAL Replace.VEHICLE SPEED SENSORCLUTCH HOUSINGREVERSE LOCK CAMREVEESE SHIFT HOLDERREVERSE IDLE GEARREVERSE GEAR SHAFTTHRUST WASHER,20 x 36 x 2COLLER, 15 x 20 x 20
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C) TRANSMISSION HANGER
O INTERLOCK BOLT
O 32 mm SEALING BOLT
@ STEEL BALL {5/16 in.)
€) SPRING 26.1 mm {1.03 in.l
@ wasHER Replace.
O sET BALL scREw
@ WASHER Replace.
€) FLANGE BOLT
@ oll SEAL Replace.
@ DRAIN PLUG
@ WASHER Replace.
@ FILLER PLUG
@ WASHER Replace.
(9 10 x 12 mm DOWEL PIN(D SPRING 25.6 mm 11.01 in.l
€' THRUST WASHER
@} SHIFT ARM C(3 CONICAL SPRING WASHER
@ SPECTAL BOLT
8] SHIFT ARM COVER
@ OIL SEAL Replace.
€! SHIFT LEVER
@I BREATHER CAP(2! SHIFT ARM SHAFT ASSEMBLY
@ SPRING PIN Replace.O SELECT ARM
€!} THRUST WASHER
@ sTH/REVERSE SELECTRETURN SPRING
@ SELECT RETURN SPRING
€) OIL GUTTER PLATE
@ 78 mm SHIM
@ OIL GUIOE M PLATE
@ SELECT SPRING BOLT
@ OIL SEAL Replace.
@ SELECT LEVER
O BACK.UP LIGHT SWITCH
@ WASHER Replace.OO TRANSMISSION HOUSING
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20.
2't.
19. Remove the reverse lock cam.
lf necessary, check the clearance of the reverse shift
holder (see page 13-20).
Remove the reverse shift holder.
HOLOER
22. '97 - 99 models: Remove the reverse gear shaft and
the reverse idler gear.'00 model: Remove the reverse gear shaft, reverse
idler gear, thrust washer and the coller.
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23. Remove the mainshaft and countershaft assemblies
with the shift forks from the clutch housing.
NOTE; Before removing the mainshaft and counter-
shaft assemblies, tape the mainshaft spline to pro-
tect it.
ASSEMBLY
Tape the main'
shaft splines.
WASHER
SPRING WASHER
24. Remove the differential asssmbly.
COUNTEBSHAFT
HOUSING
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Shift Arm Cover/Shift Arm Shaft Assembly
Disassembly/Reassembly
Shift Arm Cover Ass€mbly
1. Remove the breather cap and set ball screw, washer,
spring. and steel ball.
BREATHER CAP
SPRINGL,25.6 mm (1.01 in.l
T BALL SCREW22 N.m 12.2 kgtm, 16lbf.ftl
Remove the special bolt and conical spring washers.
SHIFTARMCOVER
THRUST WASHER
SHIFI ARM C
WASHER 8x1.0mft
SHIFT LEVER
29 N.m 13.0 kg{.m,z2 tbt.ftl
arm C, and thrustRemove the shift lever, shift
washer from the shift arm cover.
Remove the oil seal.
NOTE: lnstall the thrust washer
face toward shift arm cover.
STEEL BALLD. 5/16 in,
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with the alloy sur-
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Install the oil seal in to the shift arm cover usino thesDecialtools.
HANOLE07749 - 0010000
ATTACHMENT,32x35mm077a6 - 0010100
OIL SEALReplace.
6. Reassemble the shift arm cover in the reve.se order
of disassembly.
Shift Arm Shaft Assembly
1. Remove the special bolts and conical spring wash-
ers.
SPCCIAL BOLT8x1.0mm29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m,SHIFTARMA 22IbI.ftICONICAL SPRING
SHIFT ARM SHAFT
SPECIAL BOLT8x1.0mm29 N.m {3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbtft}
2. Remove the interlock, shift
from the shift arm shaft.
SPRINGWASHER
arm A, and shift arm B
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Reverse Shift Holder
Clearance Inspection
1.Measure the clearances between the reverse shift
holder and sth/reverse shift Diece Din.
Standard:A: 0.05 - 0.35 mm (0.002 - 0.014 in)
8: 0.4 - 0.8 mm 10.02 - 0.03 inl
Service Limit: A: 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
B: 1.0 mm 10.0,[ in]
2.lf the clearances are more than the service limit.
measure the widths of the groove in the reverse
shift holder.
Standard: A: 7.05 - 7.25 mm {0.278 - 0.285 inl
B: 7.4 - 7.7 mm (0.29 - 0.30 inl
lf the widths of the grooves are not within thestandard, replace the reverse shift holder with a
new one.
lf the widths of the grooves are within the stan-
dard, replace the sth/reverse shift piece with anew one.
PIECE PIN
REVERSE SHIFT HOLDER
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3. Measure the clearance between the reverse idler
gear and reverse shift holder.
Standard: 0.5 - 1.1 mm {0.02 - 0.0i1 in}
Service Limit: 1.8 mm (0.07 in)
REVERSEIDLERGEAR
lf the clearance is more than the service limit. mea-
sure the width ot the reverse shift holder.
Standard: 13.0 - 13.3 mm (0.512-0521inl
It the width is not within the standard, replace
the reverse shift holder with a new one.
lf the width is within the standard, reolace the
reverse idler gear with a new one.
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Shift Fork Assembly
Disassembly/ReassemblY
I erior,o reassembling, clean all the pans in solvent, dry them, and apply lubricant to any contact parts
1ST/2ND SHIFT FORK
SHIFT PIECE
PIN PUNCH, 5.0 mm
3RD/,|TH SHIFT FoRK
5TH/REVERSE
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