Honda Element. Manual - part 298

Fig. 577: Measuring Starting Torque Companion Flange With Torque Wrench 
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4. Rotate the companion flange several times to seat the tapered roller bearings.  

5. Measure the starting torque at the companion flange (C) with a torque wrench (D) and a socket (E). 

Standard: 2.75-4.22 N.m  

(28.1-43.1 kgf.cm, 24.4-37.4 lbf.in.)  

6. Remove the transfer assembly from the vise.  

7. Remove the transfer holder (A) from the transfer housing (B), then remove the O-ring (C) from the 

transfer holder. 

Fig. 578: Identifying Transfer Holder From Transfer Housing With Torque Specification

 

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8. Apply Prussian Blue to both sides of the transfer drive gear teeth lightly and evenly.  

9. Install the transfer holder, and tighten the bolts. Do not install the O-ring on the transfer holder.  

10. Rotate the companion flange in both directions until the transfer gears rotate one full turn in both 

directions.  

11. Remove the transfer holder, and check the transfer drive gear tooth contact pattern. The pattern should be 

centered on the gear teeth as shown. 

Fig. 579: Identifying Transfer Drive Gear Tooth Contact Pattern 
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12. If the measurements are out of standard or the tooth contact pattern are incorrect, disassemble the transfer 

assembly and repair.  

DISASSEMBLY 

EXPLODED VIEW 

 

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Fig. 580: Exploded View Of Transfer Assembly Components With Torque Specification 
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Special Tools Required  

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Companion flange holder 07RAB-TB4010A or 07RAB-TB4010B  

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Holder handle 07JAB-001020A  

NOTE:

Refer to the EXPLODED VIEW as needed during the following procedure.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

1. Remove the transfer holder (A) from the transfer housing (B). 

Fig. 581: Identifying Transfer Holder And Transfer Housing 
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2. Cut the lock tab on the locknut using a chisel. 

Fig. 582: Cutting Locknut 
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3. Secure the transfer housing (A) in a bench vise (B) with soft jaws. To prevent damage to the transfer 

housing, always use soft jaws or equivalent materials between the transfer housing and the vise. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element