Honda Element. Manual - part 249

Fig. 255: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Cover And Upper / Lower Right Bolt With Torque 
Specifications 
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13. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry 

with compressed air. Then install the intermediate shaft in the differential. While installing the 
intermediate shaft, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.  

14. Install the intermediate shaft cover (C), but do not tighten the bolts.  

15. Tighten the upper right bolt (D) on the cover first, then lower right bolt (E), and lastly the left bolt (F).  

16. Install a new set ring (A) on the left driveshaft (B). 

Fig. 256: Identifying Set Ring On Left Driveshaft 
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2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

17. Install the right and left driveshaft (see FRONT DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ). While installing 

the left driveshaft in the differential, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the 
transmission. 

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

Fig. 257: Identifying Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange With Mounting Bolts With 
Torque Specification 
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19. Support the front subframe with the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) and a jack, and lift it up to 

body. 

NOTE:

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Clean the areas where the left driveshaft contacts the transmission 
(differential) with solvent, and dry with compressed air.  

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Turn the right and left steering knuckle fully outward, and slide the 
left driveshaft into the differential until you feel its set ring engage 
the side gear. Slide the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft 
splines until you feel the driveshaft engage the intermediate shaft set 
ring.  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 258: Supporting Front Subframe With Front Subframe Adapter (VSB02C000016) 
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20. Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts. 

Fig. 259: Identifying Front Subframe Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification 
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21. Align the reference marks (A) with the center of the front subframe mounting bolts (B), then tighten the 

bolts to the specified torque. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 260: Aligning Reference Marks With Center Of Front Subframe Mounting Bolts 
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22. Install the rear mount bolts. 

Fig. 261: Identifying Rear Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification 
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23. Install the front mount bolt (A) and nut (B), connect the ATF cooler hose (C) to the ATF cooler line, then 

secure the hose with the clip (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element