Campaign - Power Steering Pump Seizure: Overview
08-070September 9, 2008
Applies To:
2007 CR-V - From VIN JHLRE3...7C039005 thru JHLRE3...7C039676
- From VIN JHLRE4...7C061320 thru JHLRE4...7C061527
Product Update: Power Steering Pump Seizes
BACKGROUND
Due to a manufacturing problem, internal parts of the P/S (power steering) pump could wear abnormally. The abnormal wear could result in the P/S pump seizing and the customer experiencing hard steering.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION All
owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this product update. An example of the customer notification is shown in this service bulletin.
To verify vehicle eligibility, check for at lest one of these items:
- The customer has a notification letter.
- The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN status inquiry.
In addition, check for a punch mark above the 1st character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means this product update has already been completed.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect the P/S pump serial number. If the P/S pump is affected, replace the P/S fluid reservoir, the P/S pump, the P/S gearbox, and the P/S outlet hose. If the P/S pump is not affected, no repair is needed.
PARTS INFORMATION
P/S Pump Kit (includes P/S pump, bolts, and O-ring):
P/N 06561-SWA-305, H/C 9124074
P/S Gear Box Kit
(includes P/S gearbox, P/S fluid reservoir, steering joint yoke, gearbox mount bolts, bolts, washers, nuts, and split pins):
P/N 06560-SWA-307, H/C 9124066
P/S Outlet Hose Kit
(includes P/S outlet hose, bolts, and O-ring):
P/N 06562-SWA-306, H/C 9124082
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Honda Genuine Power Steering Fluid: P/N 08206-9002
(The system and reservoir capacity is 1.35 quarts, or about 3.5 containers of power steering fluid. To flush out the return hose, use up to one container of power steering fluid.)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part: P/N 06561-SWA-305
H/C 9124074
Defect Code: 5PV00
Symptom Code: Q9000
Skill Level: Repair Technician
DIAGNOSIS
NOTE:
To see the P/S pump serial number, you don't need to disconnect the P/S hoses; you only need to remove the clamps from the hoses.
1. Remove the P/S fluid reservoir from its bracket.
2. Move the P/S fluid reservoir to the side with its hoses still attached. Loosen the drive belt using the belt tension release tool (Snap-on YA9317 or equivalent), then slide the belt off the P/S pump pulley.
3. Detach the P/S pump outlet hose from the clamp above the engine.
4. Remove the two P/S pump mounting bolts.
5. Gently rotate the P/S pump up, and record the P/S pump serial number.
Is the P/S pump serial number between RTA-042710F and RTA-043209F?
Yes - Go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
No - Reinstall the removed parts, then go to step 19 of REPAIR PROCEDURE.
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