Fluid Leaks - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

Troubleshooting
Fluid Leaks
Check the gearbox assembly for oil leaks carefully_ Oil can leak out of various points, depending on location of the faulty
oil seals/seal rings. Check the following before removing the gearbox from the frame.
Steering Gearbox
Leaking from the oil seal on the
Replace the valve oil seal from
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top of the valve housing. the valve housing.
Leaking from cylinder end into
rri
Replace the valve oil seal from
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left tie-rod boot.
the pinion shaft.
y
Replace the cylinder end seal on
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the valve body unit side.
Leaking from cylinder end into
Replace the cylinder end seal on
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right tie-rod boot. the cylinder end side.
Leaking from the shaft upper end
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section or pin engagement sec-
Replace the valve body unit.
tion of the pinion shaft.
Lines
Leaking from cylinder line A or B
I Tighten the connector. If it's still
connections (at flare nut).
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leaking, replace the line, cylinder
or valve housing.
Leaking caused by a damaged
Replace cylinder line A or B.
cylinder line A or B.
Leaking from pump outlet hose Tighten the connector. If it's still
and return line joint fitting on the leaking, replace the line, joint fit-
valve body unit (at flare nut). ting or valve housing.
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