honda cr v 19997 2000 User Manual

27. Separate the hub from the knuckle using the special
tool and a hydraulic press. Take care not to distort
the splash guard. Hold on to the hub to keep it from
falling when pressed clear.
HUB DIS/ASSEMELY TOOL07GAF - 5800100
FRONT HUB
SETTINGPOINT
Remove the circlip and the splash guard from the
knuckle.
28.
Check for bending and damage.
29. Press the wheel bea.ing outofthe knuckle using the
soecialtools and a Dress.
DRIVER077,19 - 0010000
ORIVERATTACHMENT,62x64mm07947 - 6340400
30. Press the wheel...

Front Suspension
31.
Knuckle/Hub Replacement (contdl
Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in high flash
point solvent before reassembly,
Press a new wheel bearing into the knuckle using
the old b6aring, a plate. the special tool, and a
press. Place the wheel bearing on the knuckle with
the pack seal side facing (metal color) toward the
inside. Be careful not to damage the sleeve of the
Dack seal.
DOUBLE LIP SEALIBLACK COLORI
SUPPORT BASE0?965 - SD90t00
33. Install the circlip securely in the knuckle...

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...

Front SuspensionFront Damper
Ball Joint Boot Replacement
1.
BALL PIT{ TAPEFEO S€CTION
B{rcY HSISECTIO BOOT |NSTSECTIONwip6 off tho gr6aso.Wipo otf th6 grors€.
Wipe the grease off the sliding surface of the ball
pin, and pack it with fresh greass. Keep grease off
the boot installation section and the taoered section
of the ball pin.
Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to
enter the boot.
Install the boot in the groove of the boot installation
section securelv, then bleed air.
Install the...

Disassembly/ Inspection
Disass.mbly
1. Compress the damper spring with a spring com-
pressor according to the manufacturers instruc-
tions, then remove the self-locking nut. Do not com-press the spring more than necessary to remove the
nur.
10 mm SELF-LOCKINGReplace.
STRUTCOMPRESSOR:lComm6rcially availablo)BRANICK@ T/N MST-580Aor Mod6l 7200or equivalent
Release the pressure from the spring compressor,
then disassemble the damper as shown in the next
cotumn.
Inspection
1.Reassemble all parts, except for...

Front Damper
Reassembly
1. Install the damper unit on a spring compressor.
STRUT SPflNG COMPBESSOR:lcomm.rcillly .vrilrble)BRANICKC T/N MST.sEOAor Mod.l 7200or oquivtla
SPRING LOWER SEAT
Assemble the damper in reverse order of removal
except the damper mounting washer and self lock-
ing nut. Align the bottom of the damper spring and
the spring lower seat as shown.
Position the damper mounting base on the damper
unit as shown.
Compress the damper spring,
Install the damper mounting rubber, damper mount-...

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...

Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement
Note these items during replacement:
. Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non-genuine wheel weights may corrode and damage
the aluminum wheels.
. Before installing the brake drum, clean the mating surfaces of the rear hub and the brake drum.
. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake drum and wheel.
FLANGE BOLI12 x 1,25 mm103 N.m 110.5 kgf.m,76 tbtfr)
BACKING PLATE
SPINDI-E NUT22 x1.5 mm181 N.m {18.5 kgf.m,...

Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is
securely supponed.
Remove the rear wheel.
Remove the brake drum from the hub by threading
8 x,r.25 mm bolts into the drum to push it away
from the hub bearing unit. Turn each bolt two turns
at a time to prevent cocking the drum excessively.
SPINDLE NUTWHEEL NUT
r81 N.m t18.5 kgt m, 134 lbtftl 12 x 1.5 mm
Replace. 108 N m 111.0 kgfm, 80 lbf ftl
t.
4.
8 x 1.25 mm BOLTS
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5.
6.
Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then
remove...

Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement (contd)
12, Press the wheel bearing inner race from the hub
using the tools, a bearing separator, and a press.
HUB DIS/ASSEMBLY TOOL07965 - SA50100
BEARINGSEPARATOR0 -,t 1/2 in {0 - 11i1.3 mml(Commercially qvailable)
13. Remove the 12 mm flange bolts.
HUB BEARING UN]T O.RING
14. Remove the hub bearing unit from the backing
plate.
15. Install a new O-ring on the hub bearing unit.
FLANGE BOLTS10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ftl
16. Install the hub bearing...