Honda Element. Manual - part 311

Fig. 36: Tightening Boot Band 
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18. Using a wrench on the winding mandrel of the boot band tool, tighten the band until the marked spot (C) 

on the band meets the edge of the clip.  

19. Lift up the boot band tool to bend the free end of the band 90 degrees to the clip. Center-punch the clip, 

then fold over the remaining tail onto the clip. 

Fig. 37: Lifting Boot Band 
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20. Unwind the boot band tool, and cut off the excess free end of the band to leave a 5-10 mm (0.2-0.4 in.) 

tail protruding from the clip. 

 

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Fig. 38: Identifying Free End Of Band 
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21. Bend the band end (A) by tapping it down with a hammer. 

22. Repeat steps 14 through 21 for the band on the other end of the boot.  

OUTBOARD JOINT SIDE 

1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damaging the outboard boot. 

NOTE:

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Make sure the band and clip do not interfere with anything on the 
vehicle and the band does not move.  



Clean any grease remaining on the surrounding surfaces. 

Fig. 39: Bending Band End 
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Fig. 40: Identifying Splines With Vinyl Tape 
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2. Install the new ear clamp bands (B) and the outboard boot, then remove the vinyl tape. Be careful not to 

damage the outboard boot.  

3. Install the new stop ring into the driveshaft groove (A). 

Fig. 41: Identifying Stop Ring Into Driveshaft Groove 
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4. Pack about 35 g (1.2 oz) of the grease included in the new outboard boot set into the driveshaft hole in the 

outboard joint. 

NOTE:

If you are installing a new outboard joint, it comes packed with grease.

 

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Fig. 42: Applying Grease On Outboard Joint 
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5. Insert the driveshaft (A) into the outboard joint (B) until the stop ring (C) is closed. 

Fig. 43: Inserting Driveshaft Into Outboard Joint 
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6. To completely seat the outboard joint, pick up the driveshaft and joint, and tap or hit them from a height 

of about 10 cm (4 in.) onto a hard surface. 

NOTE:

Do not use a hammer as excessive force may damage the driveshaft. Be 
careful not to damage the threaded section (A) of the outboard joint.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element