Honda Element. Manual - part 243

Fig. 211: Measuring Transfer Gear Backlash 
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6. If the backlash is out of standard, remove the transfer assembly, and adjust the transfer gear backlash (see 

step 20 ).  

7. Check for fluid leaks between the mating surfaces of the transfer assembly and transmission.  

8. If there is a leak, remove the transfer assembly, and replace the O-ring. Also check for fluid leaks 

between the mating surfaces of the transfer housing and transfer cover. If there is a leak, remove the 
transfer assembly, and replace the O-ring.  

9. Check for leaks between the transfer companion flange and transfer oil seal.  

10. If there is a leak, remove the transfer assembly from the transmission, and replace the transfer oil seal and 

O-ring on the transfer output shaft. If oil seal and O-ring replacement is required, you will need to check 
arid adjust the transfer gear tooth contact, transfer gear backlash, the tapered roller bearing starting 
torque, and the total starting torque (see INSPECTION ). Do not replace the oil seal with the transfer 
assembly on the transmission.  

TRANSFER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely.  

2. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Reinstall the drain plug 

with a new sealing washer (B). 

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 212: Identifying Drain Plug With Sealing Washer With Torque Specification 
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3. Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C). 

Fig. 213: Identifying Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange With Mounting Bolts 
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4. Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer assembly.  

5. Remove the transfer assembly and dowel pin. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 214: Identifying Transfer Assembly And Dowel Pin 
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TRANSFER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 

1. Clean the area where the transfer assembly contacts the transmission with solvent or carburetor cleaner, 

and dry with compressed air. Then apply Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) to the contact areas. When 
installing the transfer assembly, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the 
transmission.  

2. Install the new O-ring (A) on the transfer. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 215: Identifying O-Ring And Dowel Pin With Bolts With Torque Specification 
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3. Insert the five bolts (B) in the transfer housing, then install the transfer assembly with the dowel pin (C).  

4. Install the propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C). 

Fig. 216: Identifying Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange With Mounting Bolts With 
Torque Specification 
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5. Refill the transmission fluid (see step 5 ).  

6. Start the engine, and run it to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on). Turn the engine 

off, and check the fluid level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK ). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element