Honda Element. Manual - part 296

Fig. 567: Identifying Bearing Outer Race And Thrust Washer 
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3. Install the 80 mm thrust washer and the new bearing outer race in the torque converter housing.  

4. Install the bearing outer race securely in the torque converter housing with the driver and 78 x 90 mm 

attachment. 

Fig. 568: Tapping Bearing Outer Race 
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5. Install the 76 mm thrust shim (A), 76.2 mm thrust washer (B), and the new bearing outer race (C) in the 

transmission housing (D). 

NOTE:

Install the 76.2 mm thrust washer with the "41382RKY" mark facing 
downward.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 569: Identifying Thrust Shim, Thrust Washer And Bearing Outer Race 
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6. With the driver and 72 x 75 mm attachment, install the bearing outer race securely so there is no 

clearance between the outer race, thrust washer, shim, and housing. 

Fig. 570: Identifying Bearing Outer Race 
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CARRIER BEARING PRELOAD INSPECTION 

Special Tools Required  

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Driver 07749-0010000  

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Attachment, 72 x 75 mm 07746-0010600  



Preload inspection tool 07HAJ-PK40201  

NOTE:

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If the transmission housing, torque converter housing, differential carrier, 
carrier bearing and outer race, or thrust shim were replaced, the bearing 
preload must be adjusted.  



Coat all parts with ATF during installation.  



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

 

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 more than of 212°F (100°C). 

Fig. 571: Removing Bearing Outer Race With Heat Gun 
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2. Install the 76 mm thrust shim (A) in the transmission housing (B). If you replace the 76 mm thrust shim 

with a new one, use the same thickness shim as the old one. 



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

NOTE:

Let the transmission housing cool to room temperature before adjusting 
the bearing preload.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 572: Identifying Thrust Shim, Thrust Washer And Bearing Outer Race 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Install the 76.2 mm thrust washer (C) and the bearing outer race (D) in the transmission housing. 

4. With the driver and 72 x 75 mm attachment, install the bearing outer race securely so there is no 

clearance between the outer race, thrust washer, shim, and housing. 

Fig. 573: Tapping Bearing Outer Race 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

5. Install the differential assembly (A) in the torque converter housing (B). 

NOTE:

Install the 76.2 mm thrust washer with the "41382RKY" mark facing 
downward.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element