NHTSA ID Number: 10227776
Manufacturer Communication Number: A22-053_Version2
TSB/Document Date: 2022-12-14
Summary
Service Bulletin - Due to an improper heat treatment during the manufacturing process, the driven pulley in the CVT was not properly hardened. Over time, this may lead to abnormal wear to the driven pulley or damage to the CVT belt which may cause the vehicle to experience a slip accompanied by an abnormal noise and multiple warning lights. Some vehicles may not move forward after coming to a stop.
Service Bulletin
December 8, 2022
22-053
Version 2
Product Update: 2021 CR-V CVT Replacement
Supersedes 22-053, dated December 2, 2022, to revise the information highlighted in yellow.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
VIN Range
2021
CR-V with AWD
EX, EX-L, SE,
Touring
Check the VIN status for eligibility.
REVISION SUMMARY
•
Under PARTS INFORMATION, the quantity was updated.
•
Under REQUIRED MARTERIALS, a part number was changed.
•
Under REPAIR PROCEDURE, a step was added.
BACKGROUND
Due to an improper heat treatment during the manufacturing process, the driven pulley in the CVT was not properly
hardened. Over time, this may lead to abnormal wear to the driven pulley or damage to the CVT belt which may cause
the vehicle to experience a slip accompanied by an abnormal noise and multiple warning lights. Some vehicles may not
move forward after coming to a stop.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new or used vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before
they are sold.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the transmission if VIN is affected/included.
CUSTOMER INFORMATION:The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and
training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Honda
automobile dealer.
©
2022 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved
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PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name
Part Number
Quantity
ATR Kit
06200-5RG-A21RM
1
Drain Plug Washer (18mm)
90471-PX4-000
1
Gasket (10mm)
90471-59C-000
1
93405-0802008
2
Exhaust Pipe Gasket
18302-SP0-003
2
Self-Lock Nut (10mm)
90212-SA5-003
8
Flange Bolt (12x35)
90164-T0A-A00
2
Flange Bolt (14x125)
90169-TLA-A01
1
Flange Bolt (12x50)
90167-TBA-A00
1
Flange Nut (12mm)
90371-TBA-A00
2
Flange Bolt (14x33)
90164-T6E-000
3
Split Pin (3.0x22)
94201-30220
2
Flange Nut (10mm)
90002-S10-000
2
Flange Bolt (14x50)
90181-TLA-A00
2
Flange Bolt (14x90)
90179-SDA-A00
4
Flange Bolt (14x79)
90170-SHJ-A00
2
Self-Lock Nut (12mm Clinch)
90215-SB0-003
6
Set Ring (28x2.0)
44319-SE0-000
2
!2 Point Bolt (8x21)
90113-S10-000
8
O-Ring (92x2.2)
91304-PRH-003
1
Flange Bolt (10x29)
90382-SH9-003
2
•
To order a replacement transmission fill out AT/CVT Order form under Reman Parts/Special Orders section on
iN.
•
If you have not contacted Tech Line then use the last 7 digits of the VIN for the Tech Line Reference No.
•
If the 11th character of the VIN has a letter instead of a number, replace it with a zero.
•
Select Tech Line Agent Name-Tech Line.
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Fill out the AT/CVT Order form under Reman Parts/Special orders section on iN.
•
Once the CVT order has been received, your order will be reviewed by RPO. Additional requests and images may
be required by RPO before release of the CVT.
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REQUIRED MATERIALS
Part Name
Part Number
Quantity
Super High Temp Urea Grease (One package will repair 10
vehicles)
08798-9002
1
HCF-2 (1 US QT)
08200-HCF2
9
Molykote M77 (One package will repair 10 vehicles)
08798-9010
1
TOOLS INFORMATION
Part Name
Description
07AAF-SDAA100
Ball Joint Thread Protector
07AAF-SDAA100
Ball Joint Remover
VSB02C000016
Subframe Adapter
070AG-SJAA10S
Subframe Alignment Pin
AAR-T1256
Engine Support Hanger
07AAK-SNAA120
Universal Lifting Eyelet / SUB HANGER STAY
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
2181DB
Replace the
transmission (includes
alignment).
6.8 hr
6VP00
MCP00
A22053A
20031-5RG-A20
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REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Put the vehicle on a lift.
•
Position the lift pads under the vehicle’s front support points and rear support points.
•
Be sure the lift pads are properly placed to avoid damaging the vehicle.
•
Raise the lift a few inches, and rock the vehicle gently to be sure it is firmly supported.
•
Raise the lift to its full height, and inspect the vehicle support points for solid contact with the lift pads.
2. Remove the Engine Undercover.
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3. Drain the Transmission Fluid
•
Remove the drain plug with the sealing washer and drain the transmission fluid for at least 5 minutes.
NOTE:
•
–
Make sure not to burn yourself by nearby parts as they may be hot.
–
Remove metal particles from the magnetic surface of the drain plug.
Reinstall the drain plug with the same sealing washer.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Open the hood.
•
Remove and relocate the hood support rod to wide-open positions and secure the hood.
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6. Disconnect the steering joint.
NOTE: Hold the steering wheel with a steering wheel holder tool.
•
Remove the steering joint cover.
•
Disconnect the steering joint.
•
Hold the lower slide shaft on the column with a piece of wire between the joint yoke of the lower slide shaft and
joint yoke of the upper slide shaft to prevent the lower slide shaft from pulling out.
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7. Remove the front wheels from both sides.
8. Remove the front bulkhead cover.
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9. Remove the air cleaner.
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10. Remove the 12 volt battery.
•
Make sure the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
•
Disconnect and isolate the 12 volt battery sensor with the cable from the 12 volt battery.
NOTE:
–
Always disconnect the negative side first.
–
To protect the 12 volt battery sensor connector from damage, do not hold it when removing the terminal.
–
Do not disconnect the 12 volt battery sensor from the cable.
•
Open the cover.
•
Disconnect the terminal from the 12 volt battery.
•
Remove the battery.
11. Remove the 12 volt battery base.
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12. Remove the 12 volt battery base bracket.
13. Remove the throttle body inlet pipe.
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14. Remove the throttle body duct.
15. Remove the shift cable (transmission side).
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16. Remove the CVTF warmer hoses.
•
Pinch/Clamp CVTF warmer hoses and remove them from the CVTF warmer.
17. Remove the intake air resonator.
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18. Remove the engine wire harness bracket.
19. Remove the junction box cover.
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20. Disconnect the TCM harness connector.
21. Pull the harness out of the junction box.
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22. Remove the windshield wiper arm.
23. Remove both front fender trims.
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24. Remove the both side cowl covers.
25. Remove the center cowl cover.
•
Disconnect the windshield washer tube.
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26. Install the engine support hanger.
NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.
•
Remove the front damper caps.
•
Install the sub-hanger stay with an approximately 50 mm (2.00 in) commercially available spacer.
•
Install the engine support hanger onto the vehicle as shown.
•
Attach the hook to the slotted hole in the sub hanger stay.
•
Tighten the wing nut by hand and lift and support the engine/transmission.
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27. Remove the upper transmission assembly mounting bolts.
28. Remove the transmission mount.
29. Lift the vehicle up.
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30. Remove the exhaust pipe A.
31. Disconnect the EPS sub-harness.
•
Disconnect the connectors.
NOTE: Wrap the connectors with vinyl tape to avoid contamination from grease or water.
•
Remove the harness clip.
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32. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint.
•
Remove the cotter pin.
•
Remove the nut.
•
Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint
remover.
NOTE: Make sure not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the ball joint remover.
•
During installation, install the new cotter pin after tightening the nut, and bend its end as shown.
33. Disconnect the stabilizer link ball joint.
•
Remove the flange nuts while holding the respective joint pin with a hex wrench.
NOTE: Use new flange nuts during reassembly.
•
Remove the stabilizer link.
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34. Disconnect the lower arm ball joints.
35. Remove the propeller shaft (AWD).
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36. Remove the transfer assembly (AWD).
37. Remove the torque rod mounting bolts.
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38. Remove both sides of the front lower arm mounting bolt from the body.
39. Support the front sub-frame.
•
Set the subframe adaper (VSB02C000016) on a transmission jack, line up the slots in the arms with the bolt
holes on the corner of the jack base, and tighten bolts.
•
Attach the sub-frame adapter to the front sub-frame.
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40. Remove the front sub-frame.
41. Support the transmission with the transmission jack.
42. Disconnect the drive plate.
•
Remove the torque converter cover.
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