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

Lift and Support Points
1.
Floor Jack
Block the rear wheels when raising the front of thevehicle; block the front wheels when raising the rearof the vehicle.
Place the blocks behind and ahead of the wheels,
Raise the vehicle high enough to insert the safetystanos.
Adjust and place the safety stands so the vehiclewill be approximately level, then lower the vehicleonto them.
Front:
Center the jack
bracket in the middleof the jack lift platform.
Always usg safety standg when working on or underany vehicle that is supported by only a iack.Nevor attempt to use a bumper jack for tifting orsupporting ths vehicl€.
Rsar:
JACK LIFT PLATFORM
Center the iackbracket in the middleof the iack lift platform.
1-20
JACK LIFT PLATFORM
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Automatic Transmission
Special Tools . 14'2OescriptionGeneral Operation . .... 14 3Power Flow . . .. '14_6
Electronic Control System .. .. . . .. .14_15Hydraulic Control .. 14 24Hydraulic Flow....-....... .. . .... .. .. . 14_29Lock'up Syslem .. .'t4'39Electrical SystemComponenl Locdlrons 14 45
PCM Circuil Dragram (A/T Control Svstem)'97 Model ....................... . . .. - . ... .14-46'98Model ................. . ... .. .. .1450'99 00Models.... . .... . . . 1452
PCM Terminal Voltage/Measuring ConditionsA"/T Control System-'97Model ...... ..14'48A,/T Control System -'98 00 Models . . .. . . 14 54
Troubleshooting Procedures .. ..... ... - 14_56Svmotom to comoonent CharlEiectr,cal Syslem -'97 Model . . 14 60Electrical System -'98 - OO Models . .. . . 14_62Electrical Troubleshooting ('97 Model)Troubleshooting Flowaharts .... ..... . .. . . 14_64
Electrical Troubleshooting ('98 - 00 Models)Troubleshootinq Flowclt"n" .... . ....- . .14-93ElectricalTroublesliooting('99 00Models)Troubleshootino FlowchartO/D OFF Indicator Light Does Not Come On 14 131
O/D OFF Indicator Liaht On ConstantlY . . . .1!-132O/D OFF Indicator Light Does Not Come OnEven Though O/D Switch ls Pressed . .... - 14_133
Lock up Control Solenoid Valve A,/B AssemblyTest....................-......... . .14-135Replacement . .ll_135Shifr ControlSolenoid Valve Ay'B Assembl,Test .............................. . .. 14-136
Replacement..............- . .14'136Linear Solenoid AssemblYTest.............................................. .. .... . 14_137Replacement .. . 14138Marnshaftlcountershafl Speed SensorsReplacement ...-... 14_138A/T Gear Position SwitchTest ..........................-... . .. 14-139ReplacementA/T Gear Positionlndicator.................. 14-140
Valve Eodynepair ............................... ..... . . .. - . .. ... 14 192
Assembly .................... .. 1{_193
Valve CapsDesciiption....-........................ .. ...... 14194
tnspeition ................... .. 14' 195
N4ain Valve BodyDisassembly/lnspection/Reassemblv - ...... .. 14_196
Secondarv Valve BodYDisassemblv4nspectron/ReassemblY .. . 14 198
Reoulator Valve Bodvbisassembtv,lnspiction/Reassemblv . 14199
Servo EodvDisassembly/lnspection/Reassembly ... ....14'200
Lock'uo Valve BodYDis;ssembly/lnspection/Reassembly .... . 14_201
MainshaftDisassembly/lnspection/Reassembly .. .. .. ..14'202
Inspection ....-.............. ..11_203
Sealing RingsReilaceient ...... ..... . 14'204
CountershaftDisassembly/lnspection/Reassembly .. . . . . . 11-205
Disassembly/Reassemb|y . . ........ ...... . .. 14_206Inspedron ................ . .... . 14 207
One wav ClutchDisassembly/lnspection/ReassemblY ... 11_209
Sub-shaftDisassembly/lnspection/Reassembly ... . .. . 14-210
oisassembly/Re6ssembly . . ... .-...... . . ..14-211
Sub-shaft BearingsReplacement .......14'212
Clutchllfustrated Index .......... . . .14-213
Disassembly .... .. .....14-216Reassembfy .... . .. .. . 14'218
Differentialllfustrated Index " 14-222Backlash Inspection . .... . .14'223
Bearing Repiacement .. 11-223
Differe-ntial Carrier Replacement .. .. . . . .. ..11-2?4
OifSeal Replacement. . .. 14'225
Side Clearance lnspection . . - .. ... . - ...... . .. 11'226
Transmission Housing BearingsMainshaJVCountershaft EearingsRepfacement .......14221Sub'siralt Eearing Replacement . . . . . . . . . ..11'224
Toroue Converter Housing BearingsMainshattEearing/OilSe6lReplacement . .. l4229
Countershaft Bea;ing Replacement.. .... .. ..14-230
Input Test - '97 - 98 ModelsInput Test '99 - 00 Models
Symptom to-Component ChartHydraulic System ...............
Checking
Removal ...,lllustrated Index (4WD)
Interlock SystemInterlock ControlUnit lnputTest. -..... -.. .... . - 14 144* Key Interlock Solenoid Test .- .. . . . - . . . ..... 14_146* Shift Lock Solenoid Test ..............-.-. . .. . ... .... 14 147*Shift LockSolenoidReplacement...... .. . .. .. 14 148* park pin Switch Test ......... 14 119' Park Pin Switch Replacement- '97 - 98 Models ....... 14-150* Park Pin Swirch/Over Drive (O/Di SwitchReplacemenl '99-00Models . .. 14_151over-Drive (O/D) Switch {'99 00 [4odels]Test........_..................... .......14-152Hydr.ulic System
..............._............... t4 142.................................. 14-143
Control Lever AssemblyR6placement ......,.,Reverse ldler Gear
lllustrated lndex
.......... 14-230
14 231
11-231
1nsta1|ation ..................Park StopInspeclion/AdjustmenlTransfer AssemblY.......14.232
RoadTest.............-.... ........ .StallSpeedTest ....._........................ ....... 14-159Fluid Level......_................... 14'160
Disessembly .................... 14-235Transfer Drive Gear BearingReplacementTrans{er Driven Gesf Shaft BearingReplacementTransfer Housing Roller BearingReplacementTransfer Cov€r A Bearing Outer RaceReplacementTransfer Housing Bearing Outer RaceReplacement ......-..,,,,,.....ReassemblvTransmassaonBeassembly ... -.. .... .14 250
Torque Converier/Drive Plate . .-. .... .. . ... .....14_258
Transmissionlnstatlation .................. ....... 14'259
Cooler Flushing . . ......11-261ATF Cooler HosesConnection.................. ....... 14-266I Shift LeverRemoval/lnstallation . .. 14'261
Disassemblv/Reassemblv - '97 - 98 Models . . 14_264
Disassembli/Reassemblv -'99 - 00 Models . 14-269
Over'Orive (O/D) Switch WireClearanceAdjustment. - ... . . . .. .. . 14'270
Detent Spring Replscement . . -.. ... .14'271*Shift CableAdiustment ....... 14'272
Repfacement.............. . 11'273
14 15711-237
11-237
14-238
$-234
11-23914-240
Transmigrion
Inspeclron ....., ...........Transfer AssemblyRemova1,.,,,..............,lnstallalion ........... .. ...Transmission
14 164
14-16514,167
14-169
End Cover/Transmissio . 14'174Transmission Housing .... ... .. . . .... .. 14-176Torque Converter Housingly'alve Body.. - ... -. 14 178
lllustrated lndex (2WD)End Cover/Transmissio ....... 14 180Transmission Housing . . ... . .. .... ... 14'182Torque Convener Housing/r'alve Body ......- 14-184
End CovefRemovat ...................... ....... 14'186Transmission HousingRemoval ...................... .. 14_188Torque Convener HousingA/alve BodYRemovat ................-..... .-..... 14-190
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Regulator Valve
The regulator valve maintains constant hydraulic pressure from the ATF pump to the hydraullc control system, while also
furnishing fluid to the lubricating system and torque converter. Fluid from the ATF pump flows through B and B'. Fluid
entering from B flows through the valve orifice to the A cavity. This pressure of the A cavity pushes the regulator valve to
the right side. and this movement of the regulator valve uncovers the fluid port to the torque converter and the relief
valve. The fluid flows out to the torque converter and the relief valve, and the regulator valve moves to the left side.
According to the level of the hydraulic pressure through B, the position of the regulator valve changes and the amount of
fluid from B,through the torque converter also changes. This operation is continued, maintaining the line pressure.
NOTE; When used, "|eft" or "right" indicates direction on the illustration below.
ENGINE NOT RUNNING
STATOR SHAFT ABM
Stator Reaction Hydraulic Pressurs Control
Increases in hydraulic pressure according to torque are performed by the regulator valve using stator torque reaction. The
stator shaft is splined to the stator in the torque converter, and its arm end contacts the regulator spring cap When the
vehicle is accelerating or climbing (Torque Converter Range), stator torque reaction acts on the stator shaft, and the stator
arm pushes the regulator spring cap in the direction of the arrow in proportion to the reaction. The stator reaction spring
compresses, and the regulator valve moves to increase the line pressure. Line pressure reaches its maximum when the
stator torque reaction reaches its maximum.
TOROUE CONVERTER
REGULATON VALVE
STATOR REACTION
TOR SPRING CAP
(cont'd)
ENGINE RUNNING
To TOROUE CONVERTER Lubtication
STATONSTASHAFTATOF SHAFT ARM
14-27
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Stall Speed
Test
CAUTION:
. To prevent transmission damage, do not te3t stall speed for mors than 10 s€€onds at a time'
. Do not shift the lever while raising th€ engine spsed.
. Be sure to remove tho pressuro gauge bofore testing stall speed,
1. Before testing, check the transmission fluid level, s€e page 14-160.
2. Engage the parking brake and block all four wheels
3. Connect the tachometer, and start the engane.
4. Make sure the Ay'C switch is OFF
5. After the engine haswarmed upto normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on),shiftinto@ position.
6. Fully press the brake pedal and accelerator for 6 to 8 seconds, and note engine speed '
j. A|ow 2 minutes for cooling, then repeat the test in E, E ('97 - 98). E {'99 - 00}, and E positions. Stall speed should
be the same in E, E, E, tr. and E positions
Stall Speed rpm:
Specitication: 2,550 rpm
S€rvice Limit: ?,400 - 2.700 rpm
TROUBLEPROBAELE CAUSE
Stall rpm high in El, E, E, E and E
positions
ATF pump output is low
Clogged ATF strainer
Pressure regulator valve stuck closed
Slipping clutch
Stall rpm high in E positionSlippage of 1st clutch, 1st-hold clutch, or 1st gear one-way clutch
Stall rpm high in E positionSlippage of 2nd clutch
stall rpm high in E! or E positionSlippage of 1st clutch or 1st gear one-way clutch
Stall rpm high in E positionSlippage of 4th clutch
Stall rpm low in [dd, E. E, E, ana E
positions
. Engine output low
. Torque converter one-way clutch slipping
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Fluid Level
Checking
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-
ston,
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating tempera-ture (the radiator fan comes on)
Park the vehicle on level ground. Turn off theengine.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the trans-mission, and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick into the transmission.
DIPSTICK
Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. lt
should be between the upper and lower marKs.
lf the level is below the lower mark. pour the recom-mended fluid into the filler hole to bring it to the uppermark, Always use Genuine Honda Premium FormulaAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift oualitv.
lt
El--
UPPERMARKMARK
14-160
7. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission in the
direction shown.
DIPSTICK
FRONT
-'-Y'
Insrall the dipstick within
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Pressure Testing
Changing
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-
sion.
1. Bring the transmission up to operating temperature
(the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle.
Park the vehicle on level ground. turn the engane
off. then remove the drain Plug.
NOTE: lf a cooler flusher is to be used, see page
14-264 and 14-265.
TRANSMISSIONEND COVER
DRAIN18 x 1.5 mmSEALING WASHEBReplace.49 N.m {5.0 kgt.m, 36 lbf.tl)
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer,
then refill the transmission with the recommended
fluid to the uDper mark on the dipstick. Always use
Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) Using a non-Honda ATF
can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
4WD;
2.9 { (3.1 US qt. 2.6 lmp qt) 8t change
5.8 ? {7.2 US $, 6.0 lmp qt} at ovethaul
2WD:
2.7 | l2.S US qt,2.1lmp qtl ai change
5.9 ? {6.2 US $, 5.2 lmp qtl at ovolhaul
2.
a
a
1.
Wlrile testing, be careful of the rotaling wheols.
Mako sure lifts, iacks, and safety stands ar€ placed
properly (see scction 11.
Before testing, be sure the transmission fluid is
filled to the proPer level.
4WD:
Raise the vehicle (see section 11.
2WD:
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
securely supported. Set the parking brake, and block
both rear wheels securely.
Allow all four wheels {4WD) or front wheels (2wD}
to rotate freely.
Warm up the engine (the radiator fan comes on),
then stop it and connect the tachometer.
Connect the oil pressure gauges to each inspection
hole securely, and do not allow dust or other foreign
particles to enter the inspection holes.
TOROUE: 18 N'm ll.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
5.
A/T PRESSURE HOS€,2210 mm07MAJ - PYiOllA
{4 Requircd}
,4'/"' ,a
W'
A/T PRESSURE HOSEADAPTER07MAJ - PYt0120(il Rcquiledl
6. Measure the following Pressure:. Line Pressure ..........,14-162
. 1st. 1st-hold Clutch Pressure .............'. 14-162
. 2nd,3rd and 4th Clutch Pressure .......... 14-163
7. Install new sealing washers and the sealing bolts in
the inspection holes, and tighten to the specified
toroue.
(cont'd)
A/T OIL PRESSUREGAUGE SET W/PANEL07{06 - 0020400
/4\\-J-- (
+..\.-.\-'-\
A/T LOW PBESSUREGAUGE w/PANEL07406 - 0070300
TOROUE: 18 N'm 11.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
14-161
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Transfer Assembly
Installation (cont'dl
Install the exhaust pipe A.
Connect the primary heated oxygen sensor (Primary
H02S) connector,
GASKETReplace.EXHAUST PIPE A
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m,40 rbf.ft)Replace.
NUT8 x 1.25 mm16Nm11.6kgf.m,12 lbf.fOReplace.
-LOCKING
SELF-LOCKING NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgl.m,16 rbr.fttReplace.
10. Installthe splash shield and the guard bar.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgt.m,7.2 tbt.ftt
14-168
'I 'I.
12.
Refillthe transmission with ATF (see page 14-161).
Start the engine, and run it to normal operating tem-perature (the radiator fan comes on), Turn theengine off and check ATF level.
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Transmission
1.
lnstallation
Flush the ATF cooler as described on page 14-264
and 14-265.
Install the torque converter assembly on the main-
shaft with a new O-ring.
lnstall the starter on the transmission housing, and
install the 14 mm dowel pins in the torque converter
housing.
44 N.m {{.5 kgf.m,33 rbf.f0
Place the transmission on a jack, and raise it to
engine level.
Anach the transmission to the engine, then install
the rear engine mounting bolts and the transmis-
sion housing mounting bolt (rear sidel.
14 mm DOWEL PIN
REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS
la x 1.5 mm8:l N.m (8.5 kgf.m, 61 lbf.ftl
MOUNTING BOLT {REAR SIDEI12 x 1.25 mm6il N.m 16.5 kgd.m, 47 tbt.ttl
6. Install the transmission housing mounting bolt
(front side).
TRANSMISSION HOUSING MOUNNNG BOLT
{FRONT SIDE)12 x 1.25 mm6,1 N m (6 5 kgl m, 47 lbf'ftl
Install the transmission mount bracket. Tighten the
bolt loosely, then tighten the nuts to the specified
torque, and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
7.
12 x 1,25 mm6,a N.ft (6.5 kgtm,47rbf.ft)
t@
TRANSMISSION MOUNTBRACKET
12 x 1 .25 mm74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m,s{ tbtftl
(cont'd)
TBANSMISSION MOUNT
14-259
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26. Connect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS). the coun-
tershaft speed sensor. and the A,/T gear position
switch connectors,
VEHICLE SPEEO
SPEED SENSOACO'{NECTOR
Connect the lock-up control solenoid valve connec-
tor, then install the harness clamp on the clamp
bracket.
HARNESS CI-AMP
27.
RADIATOR HOSECLAMP
TRANSMISSIONGROUND CAB1ITERMINAL
LOCK-UP OONTROLSOLENOID VALVECONNECTOR
6x1.0mm12 N'm (1.2 kgi.m,8.? tbtftl
28.
29.
Instail the transmission ground cable terminal on
the transmission hanger, and install the radiator
hose clamp on the transmission hanger,
Connect the starter cables to the starter, and install
the harness clamD on the clamD bracket. Make sure
the crimped side of the starter cable ring terminal is
facing out.
STARTEBCABLE
STARTER CAAtf,
Install the air cleaner housing assembly and the
intake air duct.
Refill the transmission with ATF (see page 14-161).
Connect the battery positive terminal and negative
terminal.
Set the parking brake, Start the engine, and shift the
transmission through all gears three times.
Check the shift cable adjustment (see page 14-271]-.
Check the tront wheel alignment and adjust it if
needed (see section 18).
Let the engine reach normal operating temperature
(the radiator fan comes on) with the transmission in
E or N position, then turn it off and check the ATF
level {see page 14-160).
Perform a road test (see page 14-157 and 14-158).
30.
31.
34.
CLAMP BRACKET
37.
14-263
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17.Make sure the transmission is in E position.
Fill the transmission with ATF, and run the engine
for 30 seconds or until approximately 0.951 {1.0 US
qt., 0.8 lmp qt.) is discharged.
Remove the drain hose, and reconnect the cooler
return hose to the transmission (see page 14-266).
Refill the transmission with ATF to the proper level
(see page l4'161 ).
18.
19.
TOOL MAINTENANCE
1. €mpty and rinse the flusher after each use. Fill the
flusher with water and pressurize it, then flush the
discharge line to ensure that the unit is clean.
2. lf discharge liquid does not foam, the orifice may be
blocked.
3. To clean, disconnect the large coupling nut from the
flusher.
FILTER
\-0--D
I
IO.RING
Remove the in-line filter from the discharge side and
clean it if necessary.
The fluid orifice is located behind the filter.
Clean it with the pick stored in the bottom of the
tank handle, or blow it clean with air.
Reassemble all parts.
COUPLINGNUT
II
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\ORIFICE
4.
5.
6.
FILLER CAP
14-265
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