Honda CR-V: Power Flow
P Position
Hydraulic pressure is not applied to the clutch. Power is not transmitted to
the countershaft. The countershaft is locked
by the park pawl, interlocking the park gear.
N Position
Engine power transmitted from the torque converter drives the mainshaft idler
gear, the idler shaft idler gear, and the secondary shaft idler gear, but
hydraulic pressure is not applied to the clutches. Power is not transmitted to
the.
counters haft. In this position, the position of the reverse selector differs
according to whether the shift lever shifted
from the D or R position:
- When shifted from the D position, the reverse selector engages with the
countershaft 4th gear and the reverse selector hub, and the 4th gear engages
with the countershaft.
- When shifted from the R position, the reverse selector engages with the
countershaft reverse gear and the reverse
selector hub, and the reverse gear engages with the countershaft.
NOTE: The illustration shows the 4WD transmission; 2WD does not have the
transfer mechanism.

1st Gear
- Hydraulic pressure is applied to the 1st clutch, then the 1st clutch
engages the secondary shaft 1st gear with the
secondary shaft.
- The mainshaft idler gear drives the secondary shaft via the idler shaft
idler gear and the secondary shaft idler gear.
- The secondary shaft 1st gear drives the countershaft 1st gear and the
countershaft.
- Power is transmitted to the final drive gear, which in turn drives the
final driven gear, and the transfer drive gear
(4WD).
- 4WD: The transfer drive gear drives the transfer drive gear (hypoid
gear) and the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear).
NOTE: The illustration shows the 4WD transmission; 2WD does not have the
transfer mechanism.

2nd Gear
- Hydraulic pressure is applied to the 2nd clutch, then the 2nd clutch
engages the secondary shaft 2nd gear with the
secondary shaft.
- The mainshaft idler gear drives the secondary shaft via the idler shaft
idler gear and the secondary shaft idler gear.
- The secondary shaft 2nd gear drives the countershaft 2nd gear and the
countershaft.
- Power. is transmitted to the final drive gear, which in turn drives the
final driven gear, and the transfer drive gear
(4WD).
- 4WD: The transfer drive gear drives the transfer drive gear (hypoid
gear) and the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear).
NOTE: The illustration shows the 4WD transmission; 2WD does not have the
transfer mechanism.

3rd Gear
- Hydraulic pressure is applied to the 3rd clutch, then the 3rd clutch
engages the secondary shaft 3rd gear with the
secondary shaft.
- The mainshaft idler gear drives the secondary shaft via the idler shaft
idler gear and secondary shaft idler gear.
- The secondary shaft 3rd gear drives the countershaft 3rd gear and the
countershaft.
- Power is transmitted to the final drive gear, which in turn drives the
final driven gear, and the transfer drive gear '
(4WD).
- 4WD: The transfer drive gear drives the transfer drive gear (hypoid
gear) and the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear).
NOTE: The illustration shows the 4WD transmission; 2WD does not have the
transfer mechanism.

4th Gear
- Hydraulic pressure is applied to the servo valve to engage the reverse
selector with the countershaft 4th gear and
reverse selector hub while the shift lever is in forward range (D, 2, and 1
positions).
- Hydraulic pressure is also applied to the 4th clutch, then the 4th
clutch engages the mainshaft 4th gear with the
mainshaft.
- The mainshaft 4th gear drives the countershaft 4th gear and the
countershaft.
- Power is transmitted to the final drive gear, which in turn drives the
final driven gear, and the transfer drive gear
(4WD).
- 4WD: The transfer drive gear drives the transfer drive gear (hypoid
gear) and the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear).
NOTE: The illustration shows the 4WD transmission; 2WD does not have the
transfer mechanism.

5th Gear
- Hydraulic pressure is applied to the 5th clutch, then the 5th clutch
engages the mainshaft 5th gear with the
mainshaft.
- The mainshaft 5th gear drives the countershaft 5th gear and the
countershaft.
- Power is transmitted to the final drive gear, which in turn drives the
final driven gear, and the transfer drive gear
(4WD).
- 4WD: The transfer drive gear drives the transfer drive gear (hypoid
gear) and the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear).
NOTE: The illustration shows the 4WD transmission; 2WD does not have the
transfer mechanism.

R Position
- Hydraulic pressure is applied to the servo valve to engage the reverse
selector with the countershaft reverse gear
and reverse selector hub while the shift lever is in the R position.
- Hydraulic pressure is also applied to the 4th clutch, then the 4th
clutch engages the mainshaft reverse gear with the
mainshaft.
- The mainshaft reverse gear drives the countershaft reverse gear via the
reverse idler gear.
- The rotation direction of the countershaft reverse gear is changed by
the reverse idler gear.
- The countershaft reverse gear drives the countershaft via the reverse
selector, which drives the reverse selector hub.
- Power is transmitted to the final drive gear, which in turn drives the
final driven gear, and the transfer drive gear
(4WD).
- 4WD: The transfer drive gear drives the transfer drive gear (hypoid
gear) and the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear).
NOTE: The illustration shows the 4WD transmission; 2WD does not have the
transfer mechanism.

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Functional Diagram
The electronic control system consists of the powertrain control module (PCM),
sensors, and solenoid valves.
Shifting and lock-up are electronically controlled for comfortable dri
Valve Bodies
The valve body includes the main valve body, the regulator valve body, and
the servo body. The ATF pump is driven
by splines on the left end of the torque converter which is attached to
Distribution of Hydraulic Pressure
As the engine turns, the ATF pump starts to operate. Automatic transmission
fluid (ATF) is drawn through the ATF
strainer (filter) and discharged into the hydraulic
SEE MORE:
Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The fluid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering fluid to the
UPPER LEVEL.
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately; it coul
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and
wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the passenger's vent panel.
3. Remove the dashboard center upper panel.
4. Remove the access panel (see step 5).
5. Detach the hook of the glove box damper and
release the glov
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