Honda Element. Manual - part 350

Fig. 26: Measuring Clutch Disc Thickness 
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10. Measure the rivet depth from the clutch disc lining surface (A) to the rivets (B) on both sides. If the rivet 

depth is less than the service limit, replace the clutch disc. 

Standard (New): 1.65-2.25 mm (0.065-0.089 in.)  

Service Limit: 0.7 mm (0.03 in.)  

Fig. 27: Measuring Rivet Depth Clutch Disc Lining Surface To Rivets 
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CRANKSHAFT PILOT BUSHING INSPECTION 

1. Inspect the crankshaft pilot bush for wear and damage.  

2. Inspect the inside surface of the crankshaft pilot bush with your finger. If the crankshaft pilot bush does 

not smoothly, replace the crankshaft pilot bush. 

 

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Fig. 28: Inspecting Inside Surface Of Crankshaft Pilot Bush 
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CRANKSHAFT PILOT BUSHING REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the crankshaft pilot bush (A) using the sliding hammer weight (B), remover handle (C), and 

bearing remover shaft set, 17 mm (D). 

Fig. 29: Identifying Crankshaft Pilot Bush 
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2. Install the new crankshaft pilot bush (A) into the crankshaft using the driver (B), and attachment, 22 x 24 

mm (C). Apply a light coat of grease to the crankshaft pilot bush surface. 

 

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Fig. 30: Identifying Crankshaft Pilot Bush 
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FLYWHEEL INSPECTION 

1. Inspect the ring gear teeth for wear and damage.  

2. Inspect the clutch disc mating surface on the flywheel for wear, cracks, and burning.  

3. Measure the flywheel (A) runout using a dial indicator (B) through at least two full turns with the engine 

installed. Push against the flywheel each time you turn it to take up the crankshaft thrust washer 
clearance. If the runout is more than the service limit, replace the flywheel, and recheck the runout. 

Standard (New): 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) max.  

Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)  

Fig. 31: Measuring Flywheel Runout With Dial Indicator 
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FLYWHEEL REPLACEMENT 

1. Install the ring gear holder (A). 

Fig. 32: Identifying Ring Gear Holder 
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2. Remove the flywheel mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps, then remove the flywheel and 

ring gear holder.  

3. Install the flywheel on the crankshaft, and install the mounting bolts finger-tight.  

4. Install the ring gear holder (A), then torque the flywheel mounting bolts (B) in a crisscross pattern in 

several steps. 

Fig. 33: Identifying Ring Gear Holder And Flywheel Mountings Bolts With Torque Specification 
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CLUTCH DISC AND PRESSURE PLATE INSTALLATION 

1. Temporarily install the clutch disc onto the splines of the transmission mainshaft. Make sure the clutch 

disc slides freely on the mainshaft.  

2. Install the ring gear holder (A). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 TRANSMISSION Clutch - Element