Honda Element. Manual - part 269

Fig. 398: Disassembled View Of Transmission Cover 
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2. Remove the line bolt (D) and sealing washers (E), and remove the ATF cooler outlet line (F).  

3. Remove A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A (G), ATF joint pipes (H), O-rings (I), ATF pipe (J), 

and gasket (K).  

4. Remove A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves B and C (L), harness clamp brackets (M), ATF joint 

pipes (N), O-rings (0), and gasket (P).  

5. Remove the transmission range switch cover (Q).  

6. Remove the transmission range switch harness clamps (R) from the clamp bracket (S), and remove the 

transmission range switch (T).  

7. Remove the harness clamp bracket from the end cover (U).  

8. Remove the end cover, dowel pins (V), O-rings (W), and end cover gasket (X).  

9. Slip the mainshaft holder onto the mainshaft. 

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 399: Identifying Tool (07GAB-PF50101 And 07GAB-PF50100) 
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10. Engage the park pawl with the park gear.  

11. Cut the lock tab (A) of the each shaft locknut(B) using a chisel (C). Then remove the locknuts and conical 

spring washers from each shaft. 

12. Remove the mainshaft holder from the mainshaft.  

13. Set a two-jaw (or three-jaw) puller (A) on the countershaft (B) by putting a spacer (C) between the puller 

and countershaft, then remove the park gear(D). 

NOTE:

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Countershaft and secondary shaft locknuts have left-hand threads.  

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Keep all of the chiseled particles out of the transmission.  

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Clean the old mainshaft and countershaft locknuts; they are used to 
install the press fit idler gear on the mainshaft, and park gear on the 
countershaft. 

Fig. 400: Tapping Lock Nut 
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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 401: Setting Two-Jaw Puller On Countershaft 
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14. Install 6x 1.0 mm bolts (A) on the mainshaft idler gear (B). Set a puller (C) on the mainshaft (D) with a 

spacer (E) between the puller and mainshaft, then remove the mainshaft idler gear. 

Fig. 402: Setting Puller On Mainshaft With Spacer 
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15. Remove the park pawl, park pawl spring, park pawl shaft, and stop shaft.  

16. Remove the park lever from the control shaft.  

PARK LEVER STOP INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT 

1. Set the park lever in the P position.  

2. Measure the distance (A) between the park pawl shaft (B) and the park lever roller pin (C). 

Standard: 57.7-58.7 mm (2.27-2.31 in.)

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 403: Measuring Distance Between Park Pawl Shaft And Park Lever Roller Pin 
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3. If the measurement is out of standard, select and install the appropriate park lever stop (A) from the table. 

Fig. 404: Measuring Park Lever Stop 
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PARK LEVER STOP  

PARK LEVER STOP 

4. After replacing the park lever stop, make sure the distance is within tolerance.  

IDLER GEAR SHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

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Adjustable bearing puller, 25-40 mm 07736-A01000B or 07736-A01000A  

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Driver 07749-0010000  

Mark

Part Number

B

C

1

24537-PA9-003

11.00 mm (0.433 in.)

11.00 mm (0.433 in.)

2

24538-PA9-003

10.80 mm (0.425 in.)

10.65 mm (0.419 in.)

3

24539-PA9-003

10.60 mm (0.417 in.)

10.30 mm (0.406 in.)

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element