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

DriveshaftsFront Driveshafts
Inspection
Boot Damago
Check the boots on the driveshaft for cracks, damago,
leaking grease, and loose boot bands. lf any damags is
found, replace the boot and boot bands.
Looso Splines
Turn the driveshaft by hand, and make sure th€ splin€s
and joint are not excessively loose. lf damage is found,
replace the inboard joint.
Twisting or Crscking
Make sure the driveshaft is not twisted or crackod.
Replace it if necessary.
DRIVESHAFT
1.
Removal
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and suppon it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.?
SPINDLE NUT24 x 1.5 mmReplace.
lf the right driveshaft is to be removed, drain the
transmission fluid {see s€ction 13 or 14). lt is not nec-
essary to drain the transmission fluid when the left
driveshaft is removed.
Lift up locking tab on the spindle nut, then remove
the nut,
Remove the self-locking nut and flange bolt,
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm
FRONT WHEEL
(cont'd)
6.
SELF"LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mmReplace.
7. Remove the damper fork,
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Front Driveshafts
Disassembly (cont'd)
Double Loop
Mark each roller and inboard joint to identify the
locations of the rollers and grooves in the inboardjoint. Thon remove the inboard ioint on the shop
towel. Be careful not to drop the rollers when sepa-
rating them from the inboard joint.
INBOARD JOINTCheck splines for wear or damage.Check inside bore for wear.Inspect for cracks.
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4, Mark the rollers and spider to identify the locstions
of the rollers on the sDider, then remove the rollers.
BEARING REMOVER(Commercially available) DRIVESHAFT
Remove the circlip,
Mark the spider and driveshaft to identify the posi-
tion ofthe spider on the shaft.
Remove the spider using a bearing remover,
Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape to
prevent damage to the boots and dynsmic damper,
7.
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INBOARD BOOT
DRIVESHAFT
DYNAMIC DAMPER
Rsmove the inboard boot and dvnamic
Take care not to damage the boot and
damDer.
damper.
dynamic
DRIVESHAFT
Mark
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Front Driveshafts
Reassembly {cont'd)
7. Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft, and note
these items:
Reinstall the inboard joint onto the driveshaft by
aligning ths marks on the inboard joint with the
marks on the rollers.
Hold the driveshaft so the inboard joint points up
to prevent it from falling off.
Adjust the length of the driveshafts to the specifica-
tions shown. then adjust the boots to halfway
between full compression and full e)dension. Make
sure the ends of the boots seat in the grooves of the
driveshaft and Ioint.
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ROLLER HOLDER
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Left: 508 - 513 mm 120 - 2O.2 inl
Right: AT model 520 - 525 mm {20.5 - 20.7 in)
MT mod6l 515 - 520 mm (20.3 - 20.5 inl
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9. Position the dynamic damper to the specifications
as snown.
Left: 299.5 t 2 mm 111.8 r O.l inl
Right: 299.5 t 2 mm 111.810.1 inl
OUTBOARO JOINT
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Front Driveshafts
lnstallation
1. Install the outboard ioint into the knuckle.
KNUCKLE
OUTBOARD JOINT
Apply 0.5 - 1.0 g (0,02 - 0.04 oz) of specified grease to
the whole sDlined surface of the intermediate shaft.
After applying grease. remove the grease from the
splined grooves at intervals of 2 - 3 splines and from
the set ring groove so air can bleed from the inboard
ioint.
SET RINGReplace.
SET RING
Install a new set ring onto the driveshaft or interme-
diate shaft groove.
4. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the
differential thoroughly with solvent or carburetor
cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Insert the
inboard end of the driveshaft into the differential or
intermediate shaft until the set ring locks in the
groove.
INBOARD JOINT
INBOARD JOINT
lnstall the knuckle on the lower arm. Be careful not to
damage the ball joint boot. Wipe off the grease before
tightening the nut at the ball joint. 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. lnstall a new cotter pin.
5.
CASTLE NUT12 x 1 .25 mm49-59Nm(5.0 - 6.0 kgl'm,36 - 4:l lbl.ft)
COTTER PINReplace.On reassembly,bend the cotter pin
(cont'd)
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Replace.
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Rear Driveshafts
't.
Removal
Loosen the rear wh€el nuts slightly.
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it withsafety stands in the proper locations (see section 1),
Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheets.
SPINDLE NUT22 x 1.5 mmReplace.
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm
4.Lift up the locking tab on the spindle nut. thenremove the nut.
Remove the rear driveshafts from the rear differen-tial assembly (see section 15),
Remove the rear driveshaft outboard joint from thetrailing arm and rear hub using a plastic hammer ora puller if necessary.
TRAILING ARMOUTBOARD JOINT
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Disassembly
NOTE:
a Due to the amount of work required to replace onedamaged boot, it is best to replace both boots at thesame time.
. These instructions are for the inboard joint. The sameprocedure applies to the outboard joint.
1, Remove the set ring from the inboard joint,
BOOT BANDReplace.
INBOARD JOINT
2. Remove the boot band.
- lf the boot band is a double loop type, raise theband bend as shown,
DOUSLE LOOP BANDReplace.
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3. Mark each roller and inboard joint to identify the
locations of rollers and grooves in the inboard joint.
Then remove the inboard joint on the shop towel.
INBOARD JOINTCheck splines and driveshaft ringfor wear or damage,Check inside bore for wear.Inspect {or cracks,DRIVESHAFT RING
M.rks
SHOP TOWEL
Mark the rollers and spider to identify the locations
of the rollers on the sgider, then remove the rollers,
ROLLER
Remove the circlip.
Mark the spider and driveshaft to identify the posi-
tion of the spider on the shaft.
Remove the spider using a bearing remover.
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ICIRCLIP
Mark
7.
Marks
DRIVESHAFT
INEOARD BOOTInspect for cracking,splitting and wear.
10.
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8. Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tapeto
prevent damage to the boots.
DRIVE
Remove the boot band and boot from the drive-
shaft. Take care not to damage the boot.
Remove the vinyl tape.
Inspect the driveshaft for damage and other faults.
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Rear Driveshafts
Reassembly (cont'd)
8. Install the joint by holdjng the driveshaft straight upand aligning the marks on the joint with the marks
on the rollers,
9.Adjust the position of the joints to the specificationsshown. then adjust the boots halfway between fullcompression and full extension. Make sure the endsof the boots are seated in the grooves in the joints.
Inboard ioint l€ngth:
153 - 157 mm {6.02 - 6.18 inl
Outboard ioint l6ngth:
l/l:' - 147 mm {5.63 - 5.37 in}
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10. Set the double loop band onto the boot with theband end toward the front of the vehicle,
Pull up the slack in the band by hand.
Make a mark on the band 10 - 14 mm (0.4 - 0.6 in)from the clip.
11.
12.
CLIP
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Propeller Shaft
Inspection
Univarsal Joint and Boots
1. Shift the transmission to Neutral.
2. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
3. Check the cente. support bearing for excessive play
or rattle. It the center support has excessive play or
raftle, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
No. 1 PROPET_LER SHAFT
Check the universal joint boots for damage and dete-
rioration. lt the boots are damaged or deteriorated,
replace the propeller shaft assembly.
Check the universal joints for excessive play or rattle.
lf the universal joints have excessive play or rattle,
replace the propeller shaft assembly.
Propellor Shaft Runout
6. Install a dial indicator with its needle on the center of
No, 1 or No.2 propeller shaft.
7. Turn the other propeller shaft slowly and check the
runout. Repeat this procedure for the other propeller
shaft.
No. 1 Propeller Shaft Runout:
Service Limit: t.5 mm (0.06 in)
No. 2 Propeller Shaft Runout:
Service Limit: 1.5 mm {0.06 inl
lf the runout on either oroDeller shaft exceeds the
service limit, replac€ the propeller shaft assembly.
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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
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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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