Vehicle Maintenance Honda CR-V 1

Introduction to Honda CR-V Repair Manual
This manual provides information on the repair, maintenance and operation of cars of the Japanese company Honda, manufactured from 1994 to 2000. This manual covers Honda CR-V models from 1995-2000. and Odyssey / Shuttle...

Vehicle identification numbers and units
Typical location of vehicle and unit identification numbers: ; 1. Vehicle identification number (VIN number); 2. Manual transmission number; 3. Automatic transmission number; 4. Engine number Vehicle numbers Vehicle...

Location of serviced components and assemblies in the engine compartment
Location of serviced components and assemblies in the engine compartment (model CR-V): 1. Air filter; 2. Battery; 3. Expansion tank of the cooling system; 4. Upper radiator hose; 5. Ignition distributor; 6. Fuel filter;...

Air filter — replacement
The air filter is dry, the filter element is changed every 48,000 km or 2 years, whichever comes first. Do not clean the element with a vacuum cleaner or blowing with compressed air. Models CR-V 1. Disengage the latches...

Fuel filter — removal and installation
The fuel filter is recommended to be changed every 5 years or 192,000 km. The fuel pressure and the condition of the filter hoses should be checked at least once a year or every 24,000 km. On all models except for the...

Crankcase ventilation spool — check, removal and installation
It is recommended to check the condition of the spool only on 1995 Odyssey 2.2 L models every 96,000 km. If the engine is unstable at idle, the spool should be checked on other models as well. To check, lightly pinch...

Gasoline vapor recovery tank — check
The condition of the tank and connecting hoses is checked by external inspection, the presence of cracks and deformations is not allowed. Replace reservoir or worn parts if leaks are found. Attention! If, when refueling...

Battery — check, removal and installation
The condition of the battery is checked by external inspection. If traces of electrolyte leakage or visible damage to the battery case are found, it should be replaced immediately. In maintenance-free batteries, check...

Attachment drive belts
On the CR-V and Odyssey models, corrugated wedge-shaped belts are installed to drive one or more units. On V6 Odyssey models, a corrugated belt is used for the power steering pump. The second belt is used to drive the...

Timing belt camshaft — replacement frequency and maintenance
The camshaft drive belt is changed at 168,000 km or 84 months, whichever comes first. When operating in severe climatic conditions (at air temperature above 32°С or below 29°С) the belt is changed after 96,000 km or...

Heating and cooling hoses — check
Periodically, it is recommended to check the condition of the hoses every 24,000 km, especially in early spring and early autumn and winter, combining this procedure with other types of maintenance. If visible damage is...

Covers of CV joints of semiaxes and drive shafts — check
SHRUS covers are checked at every oil change, or every time the car is raised. If on adjacent parts (brake caliper, drum, on the inside of the wheel disc, etc.) traces of grease are observed, the covers are damaged and...

Spark plugs — check and replacement
The operating voltage of spark plugs is 20-50 kV, depending on the type of engine. Candles are recommended to be changed: every 2 years or 48,000 km on CR-V 1997-00 and 4-cylinder Odyssey every 7 years or 168,000 km on...

High voltage wires — check and replacement
Examination CR-V and 4-cylinder Odyssey models The condition of the high-voltage wires is checked at each engine adjustment or when inspecting the engine in case of troubleshooting. Check the wires for cracks, cuts or...

Ignition distributor cover and slider — removal and installation, check
CR-V and 4-cylinder Odyssey models 1. Disconnect the battery from the ground. 2. Designate and disconnect high-voltage wires from the distributor of ignition (sometimes it is advisable to leave the wires in place, and...

Setting the ignition timing
General information The vehicles in question have an electronic ignition system, which is controlled by the engine processor unit. On models CR-V 1997-00 and Odyssey 2.2 / 2.3 l with an ignition distributor, it is...

Valve clearances — adjustment
Models CR-V 1. Clearances are checked on a cold engine (temperature not higher than 38°С). 2. The piston of the cylinder whose valve clearances are being checked must be at TDC on the compression stroke. 3. Remove the...

Adjustment of turns of idling and quality of a mix
Idle speed and mixture quality are controlled automatically by the engine management system. On the engines of the cars in question, only idle speed adjustment on a warm engine is allowed. Before adjusting, make sure...

Air conditioner — maintenance
The air conditioning system is serviced in a car service by qualified personnel. It is allowed to perform the following preventive operations on your own. 1. Regularly (at least once a month) turn on the air conditioner...

Wiper blades — replacement
When defects are found (breaks, cracks, wear) replace brushes. The procedure for replacing the brushes is illustrated in the photo, which also shows some of the recommended types of brushes. To install Anco brushes,...

Wheels and tires
Tire wear is highly dependent on driving style and accelerates during heavy braking and acceleration, when cornering at high speed. Regularly check the tires for cuts or bulges, especially on the side surfaces. Remove...

Service due indicator
On CR-V and early Odyssey models, flag type indicator (is a rectangular box) located at the bottom of the instrument panel, which glows yellow when the mileage approaches 12,000 km, after a mileage of 12,000 km, the...

Fluids and lubricants
Fuel The fuel in the cars in question is unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87. If the engine compression ratio is higher than 9: 1, then the fuel must be of the highest quality (Premium brands). If...

Checking and changing engine oil and filter
Checking the oil level 1. The oil level is checked with a dipstick at the front of the engine. 2. Park the vehicle on level ground before checking the oil level. Check the oil level before driving the car, or about 5...

Manual transmission oil
At the factory, the gearbox is filled with Honda MTF oil. As a substitute, or to refuel the box, it is recommended to fill in 10W-30 or 10W-40 oil. When changing the oil, the gearbox should be filled with Honda MTF oil....

Automatic transmission fluid
The automatic transmissions of the vehicles in question use Honda Premium ATF transmission fluid. If this fluid is not available, Dexron III fluid can be used temporarily. The first fluid change in an automatic...

Rear axle gear oil (CR-V AWD models only)
A self-locking differential and a hydraulic drive pump are built into the rear gearbox of these cars. The fluid in the gearbox is not only lubricating, but also ensures the operation of the hydraulic drive. The...

Cooling system — checking and replacing fluid
The cooling system is filled with a mixture of water and Honda Antifreeze / Coolant antifreeze in a ratio of 1: 1. It is allowed to fill in a mixture of distilled water and antifreeze that does not contain additives...

Brake Master Cylinder
The hydraulic brake drive uses DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid. It is forbidden to pour liquid from a vessel opened earlier than 3 months before using the liquid. Checking the brake fluid level The fluid level should be near the...

Clutch Master Cylinder
The hydraulic clutch uses DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid. Liquid level check 1. The fluid level must be between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir. 2. Wipe and unscrew the reservoir cap, add fluid. 3. Close the cap.

Power steering pump
The power steering circuit is charged exclusively with Honda Power Steering fluid. According to the manufacturer's instructions, other fluids used in the power steering system are not compatible with the specified...

Chassis and body lubrication
Undercarriage lubrication Lubrication of running gear parts during operation is not required. Chassis maintenance is reduced to periodic (every 24,000 km or annually) checking the condition of seals, covers, seals, etc....

Refueling tanks
Refueling tanks 1 The oil in the transfer case is the same brand as in the gearbox.