Honda HR-V: CVT Differential Backlash Inspection (CVT)

Inspection

1. Differential Backlash - Inspect

1. Install both axles into the differential, then place the axles on V-blocks (A)
2. Check the backlash of the pinion gears (B) using a dial indicator (C).

Standard: 0.05-0.15 mm (0.0020-0.0059 in)

3. If the backlash is out of the standard, replace the differential carrier.

CVT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER BEARING PRELOAD INSPECTION (CVT)

Special Tools Required

Preload Inspection Tool 070AJ-5T0A100

Bearing Driver Attachment, 62 x 68 mm 07746-0010500

Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000

Inspection

NOTE:

• If the transmission housing, the torque converter housing, the differential carrier, the carrier bearing/bearing outer race, or the thrust shim is replaced, the bearing preload must be adjusted.
• Apply a light coat of clean transmission fluid on all parts before installation.

1. Carrier Bearing Preload - Inspect

1. Remove the carrier bearing outer race (A), the 68 mm thrust shim (B), and the oil guide plate (C) by heating the torque converter housing to about 212 ºF (100 ºC) using a heat gun (D).

   NOTE:

   • Do not heat the torque converter housing more than 212 ºF (100 ºC).
   • Let the torque converter housing cool to room temperature before adjusting the bearing preload.

2. Install the carrier bearing outer race (A), the 68 mm thrust shim (B), and the oil guide plate (C).

3. Drive the carrier bearing outer race (A) until it bottoms using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 62 x 68 mm bearing driver attachment.

4. Install the differential assembly (A).

Fig. 1: Torque Converter Housing With Torque Specifications (2WD)

Fig. 2: Torque Converter Housing With Torque Specifications (AWD)

5. Install the torque converter housing (A) with the dowel pins (B), and tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern in at least two steps.

6. Install the preload inspection tool
7. Press the preload inspection tool gradually by tightening the bolt (A) and fix it.

8. Rotate the differential assembly in both directions to seat the bearings.
9. Measure the starting torque of the differential assembly using the preload inspection tool, a torque wrench (A), and a socket (B).

NOTE: Measure the starting torque at normal room temperature in both directions.

Standard:

New Bearing: 1.25-1.65 N.m (12.7-16.8 kgf.cm, 11.0-14.6 lbf.in)
Reused Bearing: 0.95-1.35 N.m (9.7-13.8 kgf.cm, 8.4-11.9 lbf.in)

10. If the measurement is out of the standard, remove the 68 mm thrust shim, and measure its thickness, then select a suitable 68 mm thrust shim.

NOTE:

• To increase the starting torque, increase thickness of the 68 mm thrust shim.
• To decrease the starting torque, decrease the thickness of the 68 mm thrust shim.
• Do not use more than two thrust shims to adjust the starting torque.

1. 1.075 mm (0.04232 in)
2. 1.100 mm (0.04331 in)
3. 1.125 mm (0.04429 in)
4. 1.150 mm (0.04528 in)
5. 1.175 mm (0.04626 in)
6. 1.200 mm (0.04724 in)
7. 1.225 mm (0.04823 in)
8. 1.250 mm (0.04921 in)
9. 1.275 mm (0.05020 in)
10. 1.300 mm (0.05118 in)
11. 1.325 mm (0.05217 in)
12. 1.350 mm (0.05315 in)
13. 1.375 mm (0.05413 in)
14. 1.400 mm (0.05512 in)
15. 1.425 mm (0.05610 in)
16. 1.450 mm (0.05709 in)
17. 1.475 mm (0.05807 in)
18. 1.500 mm (0.05906 in)
19. 1.525 mm (0.06004 in)
20. 1.550 mm (0.06102 in)
21. 1.575 mm (0.06201 in)
22. 1.600 mm (0.06299 in)
23. 1.625 mm (0.06398 in)
24. 1.650 mm (0.06496 in)
25. 1.675 mm (0.06594 in)
26. 1.700 mm (0.06693 in)

  0A. 1.725 mm (0.06791 in)

11. Install a selected 68 mm thrust shim, then recheck the starting torque.

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