Honda Element. Manual - part 318

Fig. 89: Identifying Marks On Inboard Joint And Rollers 
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8. Fit the boot (A) ends onto driveshaft (B) and the inboard joint (C). 

Fig. 90: Identifying Boot Ends Onto Driveshaft And Inboard Joint 
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9. Adjust the length of the driveshafts to these measurements, then adjust the boots to halfway between full 

compression and full extension. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element

  

Fig. 91: Identifying Length Of Driveshafts 
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10. Install the boot band (see step 10 ).  

OUTBOARD JOINT SIDE 

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

Fig. 92: Identifying Splines With Vinyl Tape 
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2. Install the outboard boot onto the driveshaft, then remove the vinyl tape. Be careful not to damage the 

outboard boot.  

3. Install the spider (A) onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (B) you made on the spider and the end of 

the driveshaft. 

NOTE:

If you are installing a new joint, install the spider aligning its position to 
differ by 60° from the position of the inboard side spider.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element

  

Fig. 93: Aligning Mark Of Splines 
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4. Install the new circlip (C) into the driveshaft groove. Always rotate the circlip in its groove to make sure 

it is fully seated.  

5. Fit the rollers (A) onto the spider (B) with their high shoulders facing outward and note these items: 

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Reinstall the rollers in their original positions on the spider by aligning the marks (C) you made.  

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Hold the driveshaft pointed up to prevent the rollers from falling off. 

Fig. 94: Identifying Mark Of Rollers And Spider 
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6. Pack the outboard joint with the joint grease included in the new outboard boot set. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element

  

Fig. 95: Applying Grease On Outboard Boot Set 
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7. Fit the outboard joint onto the driveshaft and note these items: 

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Reinstall the outboard joint onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (A) you made on the outboard 
joint and the rollers.  

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Hold the driveshaft so the outboard joint is pointing up to prevent it from falling off. 

Fig. 96: Identifying Mark On Outboard Joint 
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8. Fit the boot (A) ends onto driveshaft (B) and the outboard joint (C). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element