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Automatic Transmission Servicing: Maintenance Honda CR-V II

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ATF Cooler Flushing

Special Tools Required

Commercially Available Transmission Cooler Flusher Kent-Moore J38405-A or equivalent

This procedure should be performed before reinstalling the transmission.

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Scheme 394: ATF Cooler Flushing
Scheme 394: ATF Cooler Flushing

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  1. Check equipment for wear and cracks before using. Replace any worn or cracked components.
  2. Using the measuring cup, fill the flusher (A) with 21 ounces (approximately 2/3 full) of biodegradable flushing fluid (J35944-20). Do not substitute with any other fluid. Follow the handling procedure on the fluid container.
  3. Secure the flusher filler cap, and pressurize the flusher with compressed air to 550-429 kPa (5.6-8.45 kgf/cm 2 , 80 - 120 psi). The air line should be equipped with a water trap to ensure a dray air system.
  4. Hang the flusher under the vehicle.
  5. Attach the flusher discharge hose (B) to the return line of the ATF cooler using a clamp.
  6. Connect the drain hose (C) to the inlet line on the ATF cooler using a clamp. Securely clamp the opposite end of the drain hose to a bucket (D) or floor drain.
  7. With the water and air valves (A) off, attach the water and air supplies to the flusher. (Hot water if available.)
  8. Turn on the water valve for 10 seconds. If water does not flow through the cooler, it is completely plugged, it cannot be flushed, and must be replaced.
  9. Depress the trigger to mix the flushing fluid into the water flow. Use the wire clip to h old the trigger down.
  10. While flushing with the water and flushing fluid for 2 minutes, turn the air valve on for 5 seconds every 15 - 20 seconds to create a surging action. Air Pressure: MAX 845 kPa (8.45 kgf/cm 2 , 120 psi)
  11. Turn the water valve off. Release the trigger, then reverse the hoses to the cooler so you can flush in the opposite direction. Repeat steps 8 through 10 .
  12. Release the trigger, and rinse the cooler with water for 1 minute.
  13. Turn the water valve off and the water supply off.
  14. Turn the air valve on for 2 minutes, or until no moisture is visible leaving the drain hose. Residual moisture in the cooler or lines can damage the transmission.
  15. Remove the flusher from the cooler line. Attach the drain hose to an ATF container.
  16. Install the transmission, and leave the drain hose attached to the cooler line.
  17. Make sure the transmission is in the P position. Fill the transmission with ATF, and run the engine for 30 seconds or until approximately 0.95 l (1.0 US qt) is discharged.
  18. Remove the drain hose, and reconnect the cooler return hose to the transmission.
  19. Refill the transmission with ATF to the proper level (see «ATF Replacement»(ref-171202-S34250251042005013100000) ).

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Scheme 396: ATF Cooler Hose Replacement
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  1. Slide the ATF cooler hoses (A) on the ATF filter (B) until they are 5 - 6 mm (0.20-0.24 in.) (C) away from the filter housing.
  2. Secure the hoses with the clips (D) at 10 - 12 mm (0.4-0.5 in.) (E) from the filter housing.
  3. Slide the ATF cooler hoses (F) over the ATF cooler lines (G), then secure the hoses with the clips (H) at 2-4 mm (0.1-0.2 in.) (l) from the hose ends.
  4. Install the hoes clamp (J) at the marks (K) on the ATF cooler hoses.

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Scheme 397: Shift Lever Removal
Scheme 397: Shift Lever Removal

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  1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see «DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-171400-S16959782682005020300000) ) and the instrument panel (see «INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-171400-S20219828012005020300000) ).
  2. Disconnect the O/D switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector.
  3. Shift the shift lever to the R position.
  4. Slide the lock tab (A) down on the shift cable end holder (B).
  5. Grasp the shift cable lock (C) in the middle (D) with needle-nose pliers (E), and remove it from the shift cable end and shift cable end holder. NOTE: Do not pry the shift cable lock with a screwdriver, it may damage the shift cable end holder.
  6. Separate the shift cable end from the shift cable end holder.
  7. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the tab (C) on the socket holder will be in the opening (D) of the socket holder will be in the opening (D) of the socket holder bracket (E). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the socket holder bracket. NOTE: Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (F) and damper (G).
  8. Remove the shift lever assembly.

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  1. Install the shift lever assembly.
  2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and verify that the R position indicator comes on.
  3. If necessary, push the shift cable until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back one step so that the shift cable is in R. Do not hold the shift cable guide (A) to adjust the shift cable (B).
  4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  5. Insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) into the positioning hole (B) on the shift lever bracket base and through the positioning hole (C) on the shift lever. The shift lever is secured in the R position.
  6. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) to face the tab (C) on the holder opposite to the opening (D) in the socket holder bracket (E). Align the holder with the opening in the bracket, then slide the holder into the bracket. Rotate the holder a quarter turn to secure the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (F) and damper (G).
  7. Install the shift cable end (A) in the shift cable end holder (B). Keep the shift cable end and end holder free of grease.
  8. Install the new shift cable lock (A) to secure the shift cable end and shift cable end holder, then push the lock tab (B) up until it stops to lock the joint.
  9. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin that was installed to hold the shift lever.
  10. Connect the O/D switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector.
  11. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
  12. Install the instrument panel (see «INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-171400-S20219828012005020300000) ) and the driver's dashboard lower cover (see «DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-171400-S16959782682005020300000) ).

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Scheme 407: Shift Lever Disassembly/Reassembly
Scheme 407: Shift Lever Disassembly/Reassembly

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Scheme 408: Shift Cable Replacement
Scheme 408: Shift Cable Replacement

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  1. Raise the front of the vehicle, or lift the vehicle up, and make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see «DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-171400-S16959782682005020300000) ) and the instrument panel (see «INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-171400-S20219828012005020300000) ).
  3. Shift the shift lever to the R position.
  4. Slide the lock tab (A) down on the shift cable end holder (B).
  5. Grasp the shift cable lock (C) in the middle (D) with needle-nose pliers (E), and remove it from the shift cable end and shift cable end holder. NOTE: Do not pry the shift cable lock with a screwdriver, it may damage the shift cable end holder.
  6. Separate the shift cable end (A) from the shift cable holder (B).
  7. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the tab (C) on the socket holder will be in the opening (D) of the socket holder bracket (E). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the socket holder bracket.
  8. Remove the grommet under the body, and pull out the shift cable.
  9. 4WD model: Replace the shift cable. Remove the bolts (A) securing the shift cable bracket (B), then remove the shift cable cover (C). Remove the spring clip (D) and control pin (E), then separate the shift cable (F) from the control lever (G). Remove the bolts (H) securing the shift cable bracket (I), then remove the shift cable bracket (I) from the shift cable. Replace the shift cable, and insert it through the grommet hole. Do not bend the shift cable excessively. Face the dot (J) on the shift cable (F) down, then install the shift cable bracket (I) on the shift cable. Attach the shift cable end (K) to the control lever (G), then insert the control pin (E) into the control lever hole through the shift cable end. Secure the control pin with the spring clip (D). Secure the shift cable bracket (B) with the bolts (A), and install the shift cable cover (C), but do not tighten the bolts. Tighten the front bolt (L) on the cover first, then the lower bolt (M), and lastly the middle bolt (N).
  10. 2WD model: Replace the shift cable. Remove the shift cable cover (A). Remove the spring clip (B) and control pin (C), then separate the shift cable (D) from the control lever (E). Remove the bolts securing the shift cable bracket (F). Replace the shift cable, and insert it through the grommet hole. Do not bend the shift cable excessively. Attach the shift cable end (D) to the control lever (E), then insert the control pin (C) into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip (B). Secure the shift cable bracket (F) with the bolt, and install the shift cable cover (A), but do not tighten the bolts. Tighten the front bolt (G) on the cover first, then the lower bolt (H), and lastly the middle bolt (I).
  11. Install the shift cable bracket (A) on the body, then install the grommet (B) in its hole (C).
  12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and verify that the R position indicator comes on.
  13. If necessary, push the shift cable until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back one step so that the shift cable is in R. Do not hold the shift cable guide (A) to adjust the shift cable (B).
  14. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  15. Insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) into the positioning holes (B) on the shift lever bracket base and through the positioning hole (C) on the shift lever. The shift lever is secured in R position.
  16. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) to face the tab (C) on the holder opposite to the opening (D) in the socket holder bracket (E). Align the holder with the opening in the bracket, then slide the holder into the bracket. Rotate the holder a quarter turn to secure the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (F) and damper (G).
  17. Install the shift cable end (A) in the shift cable end holder (B). Keep the shift cable end and end holder free of grease.
  18. Install the new shift cable lock (A) to secure the shift cable end and shift cable end holder, then push the lock tab (B) up until it stops to lock the joint.
  19. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin that was installed to hold the shift lever.
  20. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
  21. Allow the wheels to rotate freely.
  22. Start the engine, and check the shift lever operation in all gears.
  23. Install the instrument panel (see «INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-171400-S20219828012005020300000) ) and the driver's dashboard lower cover (see «DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-171400-S16959782682005020300000) ).

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  1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see «DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-171400-S16959782682005020300000) ) and instrument panel (see «INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-171400-S20219828012005020300000) ).
  2. Shift the shift lever to the R position.
  3. Slide the lock tab (A) down on the shift cable end holder (B).
  4. Grasp the shift cable lock (C) in the middle (D) with needle-nose pliers (E), and remove it from the shift cable end and shift cable end holder. NOTE: Do not pry the shift cable lock with a screwdriver, it may damage the shift cable end holder.
  5. Separate the shift cable end (A) from the shift cable end holder (B).
  6. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the tab (C) on the socket holder will be in the opening (D) of the socket holder bracket (E). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the socket holder bracket. NOTE: Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (F) and damper (G).
  7. Push the shift cable down until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back one step so that the shift cable is in R. Do not hold the shift cable guide (A) to adjust the shift cable (B).
  8. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and verify that the R position indicator comes on.
  9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  10. Insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) into the positioning hole (B) on the shift lever bracket base and through the positioning hole (C) on the shift lever. The shift lever is secured in the R position.
  11. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) to face the tab (C) on the holder opposite to the opening (D) in the socket holder bracket (E). Align the holder with the opening in the bracket, then slide the holder into the bracket. Rotate the holder a quarter turn to secure the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (F) and damper (G).
  12. Install the shift cable end (A) in the shift cable end holder (B). Keep the shift cable end and end holder free of grease.
  13. Install the new shift cable lock (A) to secure the shift cable end and shift cable end holder, then push the lock tab (B) up until it stops to lock the joint.
  14. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin that was installed to hold the shift lever.
  15. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
  16. Allow the wheels to rotate freely.
  17. Start the engine, and check the shift lever operation in all gears.
  18. Install the instrument panel (see «INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-171400-S20219828012005020300000) ) and the driver's dashboard lower cover (see «DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-171400-S16959782682005020300000) ).

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