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

Transmission Assembly
Installation (cont'dl
13. Installthe balljoints onto the lower arms.
DAMPER PINCH BOLT10 x 1.25 mm43 N.m {a.a kgf.m,32 rbfft)
SELF.LOCKING NUT'12 x 1.25 |nm6il N'm 16.5 kgtin, 47 lbtftlReolace.
Replace.
14.
PROPELI"ER SHAFT
13-74
12 x 1.25 mm,19 - 59 N.m(5.0 - 6.0 kgi.m, 36 - € lbfttl
Install the right damper fork bolt.
Install the propeller shaft to the transfer assembly
by aligning the reference marks.
E x 1.25 mr'|
15.
REFERENCE MARKS
32 N.m 13.3 kst m, 2a lbf.ftl
TRANSFER
Install the exhaust pipe A, then connect the heated
oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector.
GASKETSReplace.
HO2S CONNECTOR
10 x 1.25 mm5,1N.m 15.5 kgtm.() tbt filReplace.
SELF.LOCKING
SELF.LOCKING NUT8 x 1.25 mm16 N.rn 11.6 kg{.m,12lbtfr)Replace.
GASKETReplace.
8 x 1.25 rr|ln22 N.m (2.2 tgf.m, 16 lbl.ftlReplac6.
'17. Installthe guard bar and the splash shield.
SPLASH SHIEI.I)I x 1.25 mm24 N.m l2.a kgf.m.17 tbtft)GUARD BAR
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft)
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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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Troubleshooting
Noise and Vibration
NOTE: Pump noise in first 2 - 3 minutes after starting in cold weather is normal.
Humming
Rattle or chattering
Humming due to pulsation of fluid is normal, particularly when the wheel isturned with the vehicle stooDed.
lf equipped with automatic trans-mission, the hum could be thetorque converter or pump noase.
Confirm by temporarily removingthe pump belt.
Feed hose (high-pressure) touch-ing the frame.Beposition the feed hose.
Loose steering shaft connector,tie-rod, or balljoint.Check and tighten, or replaceparts as necessary,
Column shaft wobbling.Roplace the column assembly.
Check the rack guide for properadjustment (see page 17-15).Adjust, if necessary.
Rattling sound and feeling when turning the steering wheel right and left with th€engine OFF is normal.
Pump noise, though not loud, from the valve body unit can be heard when turn-ing the steering wheel to full lock in either direction. This is normal. Do not holdthe steering wheel at full lock lor more than five seconds when inspecting.
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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 )
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12.
13.
14.
Clean any dirt or grease off the ball joint.
Remove the cotter pin from the steering arm, and
remove the nut.
Apply grease to the special tool on the areas shown.
This will ease installation of the tool and prevent
damage to the pressure bolt threads.
PRESSURE BOLT
lnstall a 10 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Make sure
the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end to
prevent damage to the threaded end of the ball
joint.
BALL JOINT REMOVER, 28 mm07MAC - SL(x)2(x)HEX NUT
HEX NUT10 x 1.25 mm('99 modcll43 N.mlit.a kgl.m.32 tbtft)
37 -98 models:
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CASTLE NUT10 x '1.25 mm
l'97 - 98 modcls)39 - 47 N.m{4.0 - 4.829 - 3s rbtftt
COTTERReplace.On re6ss€mbly,bend the cofter pin
16. Install the special tool as shown. Insert the jaws
carefully, making sure you do not damage the balljoint boot. Adiust the jaw spacing by turning the
pressure bolt. lf necessary, apply penetrating type
lubricant to loosen the ball ioint.
'99 -00 modol:
18.
17. Once the special tool is in place, turn the adjusting
bolt as necessary to make the jaws parallel. Then
hand-tighten the pressure bolt, and recheck thejaws to make sure they are still parallel.
ADJUSTING BOLT
After making the adjustment to the adjusting bolt,
make sure the head of the adjusting bolt is in this
position to allow the jaw to pivot.
With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the
ball joint shaft pops loose from the steering arm.
@ wear eye protection. The balt iointcan break loose suddenly and scatter dirt or other
dsbris in your ey€s.
Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end
of the ball joint, and pull the ball joint out of the
steering/suspension arm. Inspect the ball joint boot.
and replace it if damaged.
(cont'dl
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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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'1.
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
Remove the knuckle (see page 18-10).
Remove the boot by prying the set ring off.
Check the boot for deterioration and damage. and
replace it if necessary.
lnstall the special tools on the ball joint, and tighten
the castle nut.
BAII JOINT BEMOVER BASE07JAF - SH2oe00
Position the special tools over the ball joint as
shown. then set the assembly in a vise. Press the
ball joint out of the knuckle.
Place the ball joint in position by hand.
Install the special tools over the ball joint as shown,
then press the balljoint in.
BAII JOINT INSTAL1IR BASE
7.
8AI.I JOINT REMOVEN/INSTALLER
BALL JOINT HOUSING SURFACE
18-15
8. Install the ball joint boot and set ring using the spe-
cial tool {see page 18-16}.
Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal.
and pay particular attention to the following items:
. Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots
when installing the knuckle.
. Torque all mounting hardware to the specified
toroue values.
a Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque speci-
fications, then tighten them only far enough to
align the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the
castle nut by loosening.
. Install new cotter pins on the castle nuts after
IOrqurng.
Avoid twisting the sensor wires when installing
the wheel sensor.
Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating
surfaces of the front hub and the inside of the
brake disc.
Before installing the wheel. clean the mating sur-
face of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-4).
o
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Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement
@ when the suspension arms are to be removed, plsce additional weight in lhe trunk beto.o hoisting. when
substantial weight is removed from the rear of the vehicle, the center ot grsvity m8y chango causing the vehicle to tip
forward.
Note these items during replacement:
. Replace the self-locking nuts after removal.
. Any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings should be tightened with the vehicle on the ground.
. Make sure the toe adjusting bolts on the compensator arm are installed in the same direction,
. After installing the suspension arm, check the rear wheel alig nment, and adjust if necessa ry (see page 18-4),
STABILIZER BARCheck for bendingor oamage.
FLANGE EOLT10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m 16.5 kgf.m,47 lbf.ft)
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kgt.m, / t40 lbf.ftt. --1 \ \A1(\
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UPPER ARM BUSHINGCheck for deteriorationand damage.
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FLANGE BOLT'l0 r 1.25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m,
8 mm EOLTS22 N.m {2.2 kgf.m, 16 bl.ftl
40 rbtft)
'ano oamage.
TRAILING ARMCheck for bending
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COMPENSATORARM BUSHING
64 N.m 16.5 kgf.m, 47 lbtftl
SELF.LOCKING NUT
BUSHING
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft}
FLANGE BOLTS10 x 1.25 mm39 N.m 14.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)stLtcoNE
.@iCOMPENSATORARM BUSHING
UPPER ARMCheck lor bending or damage.
FLANGE NUT10 x 1 .25 mm29 N.m {3.0 kg{.fl,22 lbf.ft}Before tightening the flange nut,position the balljoint pinin the middle of its range oftravel, with the suspension undervehicle load.
10 x 1.25 mm 29 N.m (3.0 kgl.m, 22 tbf.ft)Replace.Hold the ball ioint pin using a hex wrenct,,and tighten the self-locking nut.
STABILIZER LINK
Check tor damage.
LOWER ARM BUSHINGCheck for deterioration and damage.
. Check for bending and damage.. Check the bushing tor deterioration anddamage.
LOWEN ARM
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STABILIZER 8AR
,/ FLANGE BOLT
// 10 x 1.25 mm
^/ s4 N.m 15.5 kst'm, 40 lbf ftl
BUSHING
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