Honda Element. Manual - part 315

Fig. 67: Pressing Intermediate Shaft Into Shaft Bearing 
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5. Seat the external snap ring (A) into the groove of the intermediate shaft (B). 

Fig. 68: Identifying External Snap Ring And Intermediate Shaft 
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6. Install the new outer seal (A) into the bearing support (B) using the oil seal driver (C) and a press. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element

  

Fig. 69: Pressing Oil Seal Driver 
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INTERMEDIATE SHAFT INSTALLATION 

1. Install the new set ring (A). 

Fig. 70: Identifying Set Ring 
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2. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent or brake 

cleaner, and dry with compressed air. 

3. Insert the intermediate shaft assembly (A) into the differential until the set ring locks in the groove. 

NOTE:

Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.

NOTE:

Insert the intermediate shaft horizontally to prevent damaging the 
differential oil seal (B).

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element

  

Fig. 71: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Assembly 
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4. Install the flange bolt (A) and two dowel bolts (B). 

Fig. 72: Identifying Flange Bolt And Dowel Bolts With Torque Specifications 
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5. Install the heat cover (A), and tighten the three bolts. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element

  

Fig. 73: Identifying Heat Cover And Bolts With Torque Specifications 
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6. Install the right driveshaft (see FRONT DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).  

7. Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid: 



Manual transmission (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT )  

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Automatic transmission (see ATF REPLACEMENT )  

8. Test-drive the vehicle.  

REAR DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL 

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.  

2. Remove the rear wheels.  

3. Remove the rear differential assembly (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL ).  

4. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove and discard the nut. 

Fig. 74: Identifying Locking Tab, Spindle Nut And Nut 
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5. Remove the rear driveshaft outboard joint from the rear wheel hub using a plastic hammer or a puller if 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element