Honda Element. Manual - part 295

Fig. 561: Identifying Final Driven Gear From Differential Carrier (2WD) With Torque 
Specification 
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2. Install the final driven gear on the differential carrier in the direction shown.  

3. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque in a crisscross pattern in two or more steps.  

OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

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Driver 07749-0010000  

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Oil seal driver attachment 07947-SD90101  

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Oil seal driver attachment 07JAD-PH80101  

1. Remove the oil seal from the transmission housing. 

NOTE:

The illustration shows the 4WD transmission; the 2WD transmission is similar.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 562: Tapping Oil Seal From Transmission Housing 
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2. Remove the oil seal from the torque converter housing. 

Fig. 563: Tapping Oil Seal From Torque Converter Housing 
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3. Install the new oil seal (A) in the transmission housing with the oil seal driver and attachment. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 564: Installing Oil Seal In Transmission Housing With Oil Seal Driver 
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4. Install the new oil seal (A) in the torque converter housing with the oil seal driver and attachment. 

Fig. 565: Installing Oil Seal In Torque Converter Housing With Oil Seal Driver 
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CARRIER BEARING OUTER RACE REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

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Driver 07749-0010000  

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Attachment, 78 x 90 mm 07GAD-SD40101  

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Attachment, 72 x 75 mm 07746-0010600  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

1. Remove the bearing outer race (A), 76.2 mm thrust washer (B), and 76 mm thrust shim (C) from the 

transmission housing (D) by heating the housing to about 212°F (100°C) with heat gun (E). Do not heat 
the housing in more than of 212°F (100°C). 

Fig. 566: Heating Housing 
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2. Remove the bearing outer race (A) and 80 mm thrust washer (B) from the torque converter housing (C). 

NOTE:

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The bearing and bearing outer race should be replaced as a set.  

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Replace the bearing with a new one whenever the outer race is replaced.  

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Do not use the thrust shim on the torque converter housing.  

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Adjust bearing preload after replacing the bearing and outer race.  

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Coat all parts with ATF during installation.  

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The illustration shows the 4WD transmission; the 2WD transmission is 
similar.  

NOTE:

Let the transmission housing cool to room temperature before installing 
the bearing outer race.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element