Honda Element. Manual - part 276

Fig. 441: Tapping Oil Seal 
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COUNTERSHAFT 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  

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Attachment, 62 x 68 mm 07746-0010500  

1. Remove the countershaft bearing with the adjustable bearing puller and a commercially available 3/8 "-16 

slide hammer (A). 

Fig. 442: Identifying Countershaft Bearing With Adjustable Bearing Puller 
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2. Remove the ATF guide plate (A), and check it for wear and damage. If the guide plate is worn or 

damaged, replace it. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 443: Identifying ATF Guide Plate And Countershaft Bearing 
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3. Install the ATF guide plate in the housing, and install the new countershaft bearing (B).  

4. Install the new countershaft bearing securely in the housing with the driver and the 62 x 68 mm 

attachment. 

Fig. 444: Tapping Countershaft Bearing In Housing 
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5. Make sure that the bearing outer race notch-cut (A) is installed at a height of 0-0.05 mm (0-0.002 in.) (B) 

above the housing surface (C). Do not install the bearing higher than 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) above the 
housing surface. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 445: Identifying Bearing Outer Race Notch-Cut Installation Position 
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SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

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Driver 07749-0010000  

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Attachment, 62 x 68 mm 07746-0010500  

1. Remove the bolt, then remove the lock washer (A) and bearing set plate (B). 

Fig. 446: Identifying Lock Washer And Bearing Set Plate With Torque Specification 
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2. Remove the secondary shaft bearing (A) by heating the housing to about 212°F (100°C) with a heat gun 

(B). Do not heat the housing more than 212°F (100°C). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 447: Identifying Secondary Shaft Bearing Heating Gun 
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3. Install the new O-rings (A) on the ATF guide collar (B), then install the ATF guide collar in the housing. 

Fig. 448: Identifying O-Rings On ATF Guide Collar 
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4. Install the new secondary shaft bearing (C) in the direction shown.  

5. Install the new secondary shaft bearing with the driver and 62 x 68 mm attachment securely in the 

housing. 

NOTE:

Let the housing cool to normal temperature before installing the bearing.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element