honda cr v 19997 2000 User Manual

Component Locations
Front Suspension:
Rear Suspension:
STABILIZER BAR
REAR OAMPER
LOWER ARM
STABILIZER BAR
LOWER ARM
UPPER ARM
COMPENSATOB ARM
TRAILING ARM
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Wheel Alignment
Caster
For proper inspection/adjustment of the wheel align-ment, check and adjust these items before checkinq thealignment:
. Check that the suspension is not modified.. Check the tire size and tire pressure.
. Check th( runout of the wheels and t;res,. Check the suspension ball joints. (Hold a wheel withyour hands, and move it up and down and right andleft to check for wobbling.)
Inspection
Use commercially-available computerized four wheelalignment equipment to measure wheel alignment...

Front Toe Inspection/Adjustment
Use commercially-available computerized four wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster,
camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment
manufacturers instructions,
3.
1.Check the tire pressure.
Center the steering wheel spokes.
Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight
ahead.
Front toe-in: 0 i 3 mm {0 t 1/8 inl
- lf adjustment is required, go on to step 4.
- lf no adjustment is required, remove alignment
equipment.
Loosen the tie-rod...

Wheel Alignment
Turning Angle Inspection
Use commercially-available computerized four wheelalignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster,
camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipmentmanufacturers instructions.
1. Turn the wheel right and left while applying thebrake, and measure the turning angle of bothwneets.
Turning angle:
Inward wheel: 37.00
Outward wheel lreference): 31.30
2.lf the turning angle
check for be nt or
nenIs.
is not within the specifications,
damaged suspension compo-...

Wheel/Hub lnspection
Bearing End Play
1.Raise the vehicle off the ground, and make sure it is
securely supported.
Remove the wheels, then reinstall the wheel nuts.
Attach the dial gauge as shown.
Measure the bearing end play by moving the disc or
drum inward or outward.
Front/Rear;
Standard: 0 - 0.05 mm (0 - 0.002 in)
Measure end play at thehub flange.
Rear:
Measure end play at center ofthe hub flange.108 N.m{11.0 kgf.m, q} lbf.ftl
It the bearing end play measurement is more than
the standard, replace...

Front Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement
Note these items during replacement:
. Replace the self-locking nuts after removal.
. The vehicle should be on the ground before any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightened.. Before tightening the upper and lower mounting nuts on the stabilizer link, adjusr the location of the link with the sus-pension under vehicle load.
. After insta lling the suspension arm, check the front wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary (see page...

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. Nongenuine wheel weights may corrode and damage
the...

Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Replacement (contdl
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
secu.ely supported.
Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.
SPINDLE NUT24 x 1,5 mm245 N.m (25.0 kgf.m, 181 lbtft)Replace.
Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then remove
the nut.
Remove the brake hose mounting bolts.
BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kgt m, 16 lbtft)
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgl.m, 80 lbl.ft)
Remove the caliper mounting...

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...

Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Replacement (contd)
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-...