Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual page 780

Transmission
Cooler Flushing
To prevent injury to face and eyes, always
wear glasses or a face shield when using the
transmission flusher.
This procedure should be performed before reinstalling
the transmission.
1. Check equipment for w ear and cracks before using.
Replace any worn or cracked components.
2. Using th e measuring cup, fill the tank with 21 ounces
(approximately 2/3 fulll of biodegradable flushing
fluid (J35944 - 20). Do not substitute with any other
fluid . Follow the handling procedure on the flu id
container.
3. Secure the flusher tHler cap, and pressurize the
flusher with compressed air to 550 - 829 kpa (5.6 -
S.45
kgfl cm',
SO -
120psi). The air line should be
equipped with a water trap to ensure a dry air sys-
te m.
4. Hang the flusher under the vehicle.
5. Attach the flusher discharge hose to the return line
of the transmission cooler using a clamp.
6. Connect the drain hose to the inlet line on the trans-
m ission cooler using a cla mp.
IMPORTANT:
Securely clamp the opposite end of the drain hose to a
bucket or floor drain .
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DISCHARGE
HOSE
7. With the water and air valves off, attach the water and
air supplies to the flusher. (Hot water if available.)
OFF
VALVE
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8. Turn on the water valve for 10 seconds. If water
does not flow through the cooler, it is co mpletely
plugged, 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 hold the trigger down.
10. While flush ing with the water and flushing fluid for
two minutes, turn the air valve on for five seconds
every 15 - 20 seconds to create a surging action.
AIR PRESSURE: MAX 845 kpa (S.45 kgflcm', 120 psi)
11 . Turn the water valve off. Release the trigger, then
reverse the hoses to the co oler so you can flush in
the opposite direction. Repeat steps 8 through 10.
12. Release the trigger, and rinse the cooler with water
for one minute.
13. Turn the water valve off, and the water supply off.
14. Turn the air valve on for two 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 a container.
16. Install the transmission , and leave the drain hose
attached to the cooler line.