HONDA CR-V 1ST GEN (RD1-3) 2.0 2WD 1997-2001. HONDA CR-V 1ST GEN (RD1-3) 2.0 4WD 1997-2001. Mounted at rear section of the car chassis (boot). Similar to the function of the front strut bar. The rear strut bar is use to support the rear section of the chassis, so that the force generated during hard braking and driving can be reduced.