Honda CR-V 1997–2000 Service Manual (P/N 61S1003)

This 1,395-page PDF contains Honda's official 1997-2000 CR-V Service Manual for vehicles built to U.S. and Canadian specifications. The publication is the First Edition dated 11/99 and covers LX, EX, and the 2000 U.S. SE where applicable. Because Honda omits detailed explanations of standard workshop procedures and general safety principles, it is best suited to professional technicians and experienced DIY owners who already understand normal shop practice and have access to the required tools.

• Coverage and identification: Year-specific VIN, chassis, engine, transmission, paint-code, and emissions-label information for 1997-2000 U.S. and Canadian CR-V models, including the B20B4 engine for 1997-1998 and B20Z2 for 1999-2000.
• Engine repair: Engine removal and installation, valve-clearance adjustment, timing-belt service, cylinder-head and valve-train work, piston/crankshaft/bearing inspection, oil-pump overhaul, cooling-system bleeding, and intake/exhaust service.
• Fuel and emissions diagnosis: PGM-FI system descriptions, ECM/PCM terminal layouts, OBD II DTC charts and troubleshooting flowcharts, fuel-pressure testing, idle-control diagnosis, oxygen-sensor and misfire checks, and EVAP system testing.
• Manual transmission and clutch: Clutch hydraulic service and bleeding, pressure-plate and disc inspection, flywheel service, transmission removal, shaft and synchronizer disassembly, differential preload work, transfer-assembly repair, and final reassembly.
• Automatic transmission and 4WD: Separate 2WD and 4WD layouts, electrical and hydraulic fault charts, road and stall testing, pressure checks, solenoid testing, valve-body and clutch-pack overhaul, torque-converter installation, cooler flushing, and Real Time 4WD dual-pump differential diagnosis.
• Chassis, body, and electrical: Power-steering pump and gearbox overhaul, wheel alignment and suspension work, brake bleeding and ABS diagnostics, A/C performance and leak testing, body-panel and interior removal, frame dimensions, SRS diagnosis, and body-electrical fault tracing.

Model and System Detail

The identification pages separate the SBXM five-speed manual from the MDLA, MDMA, M4TA, and SDMA four-speed automatics. Automatic-transmission content is also divided where 2WD and 4WD hardware differs. The rear-drive chapter explains the Real Time 4WD dual-pump system, its hydraulic flow, symptom checks, differential-fluid service, leak repair, and differential disassembly and reassembly. Front and rear driveshaft work, the intermediate shaft, and propeller-shaft inspection are documented separately.

Diagnostic material is organized around actual factory test paths. The fuel and emissions section maps ECM/PCM terminals and provides sensor- and DTC-specific flowcharts for PGM-FI, fuel delivery, idle control, misfire, and evaporative-emissions faults. The automatic-transmission chapter separates 1997, 1998, and 1999-2000 control-system differences; ABS and SRS sections cover code retrieval, memory clearing, circuit checks, and component replacement.

Diagrams, Specifications, and Tools

Named technical views include the starting-system circuit diagram, charging-system circuit diagram, PCM A/T-control circuit diagram, Real Time 4WD dual-pump hydraulic-flow diagram, ABS circuit diagram, and SRS circuit diagram. Exploded assembly indexes show disassembly relationships, bolt locations, torque callouts, and links to the related repair procedures. The body-electrical section adds connector identification, wire-harness routing, relay/control-unit locations, fuse and ground distribution, and system circuits for lighting, gauges, locks, windows, and wipers.

Factory reference data covers component-specific torque tables, fluid capacities and approved lubricants, pressure-test specifications, electrical test values, clearances, wear limits, and adjustment data. Special-tool listings identify required equipment by number, including SCS Service Connector 07PAZ-0010100, Fuel Pressure Gauge 07405-0040001, and A/T Oil Pressure Gauge Set 07406-0020400.

The manual calls out assembly errors that can turn a repair into a damaged unit. Seating the automatic-transmission mainshaft oil seal too deeply can block its fluid-return passage, while installing the 1st/2nd synchronizer sleeve in the wrong orientation can damage the spring ring.

Honda states that SRS service should be performed by an authorized Honda dealer, and the A/C procedures assume approved refrigerant recovery and charging equipment. Fuel-pressure, brake, refrigerant, and restraint-system work requires the appropriate training, tools, and safety controls.