Honda CR-V History

Honda CR-V History

Honda CR-V is a compact crossover manufactured by Honda since 1995. The abbreviation CR-V for European markets stands for Compact Recreational Vehicle. For Japan – Comfortable Runabout Vehicle. Production of the CR-V for international markets began in Sayama (Japan) and Swindon (UK). In 2007, they were joined by a North American plant in East Liberty, Ohio, in 2007 a plant in El Salto, Mexico, and in 2012 in the Canadian province of Ontario. CR-V is also held in China, at the facilities of the joint venture Dongfeng Honda Automobile Company – cars designed for the domestic Chinese market. The Honda CR-V is located between the compact Honda HR-V and the full-size Honda Pilot in the model range. Currently, the Honda CR-V is sold in the United States, Canada, Ukraine, Europe, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, China and Latin America. First generation (1996-2001) The Honda CR-V first appeared in Japan in 1995 – the first crossover of the Japanese company of own development. A year later, the...
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2008 Honda Odyssey Motor Mounts Replacement

2008 Honda Odyssey Motor Mounts Replacement

We are noticing engine noise and vibration from inside our 2008 Honda Odyssey van. A local mechanic took a look and advised that the driver's side motor mount needs to be replaced - this aligns with where we were hearing the majority of the noise and vibration. Researching a DIY solution.....   YouTube Video from Lodestar   YouTube Video from MrRangerZr1   YouTube Video from BriansMobile   YouTube Video from HowToAutomotive   YouTube Video from LeekAutoRepair...
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2012 Honda CRV Front Wheel Hub Assembly and Bearing Replacement

2012 Honda CRV Front Wheel Hub Assembly and Bearing Replacement

UPDATE 3/23/2022 I need to remove the wheel bearing race from the NAPA assembly that I just installed in order to return them since the wheel hub is too large. When I remove the wheel hub, the wheel bearing will separate leaving a race on the wheel hub. METHOD 1 - Use a Wheel Bearing Separator Tool. McLaren Media has a great video about this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snlqFu6MMHU   Andy's Garage has a great video about this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqs4dz-a7pA   UPDATE 3/22/2022 Hydraulic press was able to press out wheel bearing. Wheel bearing press in went pretty well using the ORION tool - having a breaker/cheater bar and bench vise makes it much easier. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR HUB PRESS IN USING THE ORION TOOL - ONLY PRESS ON THE INNER RING/RACE.  I pressed on the knuckle (that is used only for pressing in the wheel bearing) and it broke the wheel bearing. So I had to press out the hub, then the new wheel bearing. Using the ORION tool, I was able to press in...
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