Honda Element. Manual - part 386

3. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).  

4. Remove the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL ).  

5. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see CRANKSHAFT PULLEY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ). 

6. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector and variable valve timing control (VTC) oil 

control solenoid valve connector (see step 8 ).  

7. Remove the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE 

REMOVAL/TEST/INSTALLATION ).  

8. Support the engine with a jack and wood block under the oil pan.  

9. Remove the ground cable, then remove the upper engine mount bracket (see step 11 ).  

10. Remove the side engine mount bracket (see step 12 ).  

11. Remove the chain case (see step 13 ).  

12. Remove the CKP pulse plate. 

Fig. 62: Identifying CKP Pulse Plate 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

13. Install the CKP pulse plate.  

14. Check the chain case oil seal for damage. If the oil seal is damaged, replace the chain case oil seal (see 

CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL INSTALLATION ).  

15. Remove any old liquid gasket from the chain case mating surfaces, bolt, and bolt holes.  

16. Clean and dry the chain case mating surfaces.  

17. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004,08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the engine 

block mating surface of the chain case. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid 
gasket (see step 16 ). 

NOTE:



If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be 
installed within 4 minutes.  



If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove 
the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.  

 

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18. Apply liquid gasket evenly to the engine block upper surface contact areas on the chain case and lower 

block upper surface contact areas on the chain case (see step 17 ).  

19. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the oil pan 

mating surface of the chain case. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket 
(see step 18 ). 

20. Install the new O-ring on the chain case. Set the edge of the chain case to the edge of the oil pan, then 

install the chain case on the engine block (see step 19 ). Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the oil pan 
and chain case mating surface. 

21. Install the side engine mount bracket (see step 20 ).  

22. Install the upper engine mount bracket and the ground cable (see step 21 ).  

23. Install the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE 

REMOVAL/TEST/INSTALLATION ).  

24. Connect the CKP sensor connector and VTC oil control solenoid valve connector (see step 24 ).  

25. Install the crankshaft pulley (see INSTALLATION ).  

26. Install the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER INSTALLATION ).  

27. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).  

28. Install the splash shield (see step 24 in ENGINE INSTALLATION ).  

29. Install the right front wheel.  

30. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP learn procedure (see CRANK (CKP) PATTERN CLEAR/CRANK 

(CKP) PATTERN LEARN ).  

CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL 

1. Remove the engine cover. 

NOTE:



If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be 
installed within 4 minutes.  



If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove 
the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.  

NOTE:



When installing the chain case, do not slide the bottom surface on 
the oil pan mounting surface.  



Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.  



Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the chain 
case.  

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element

  

Fig. 63: Identifying Engine Cover With Nut 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. Remove the four ignition coils (see IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

3. Remove the two bolts (A) securing the vacuum line. 

Fig. 64: Identifying Vacuum Line And Bolts 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

4. Remove the bolt (B) securing the power steering (P/S) hose bracket.  

5. Remove the dipstick (C) and breather hose (D).  

6. Remove the cylinder head cover. 

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element

  

Fig. 65: Identifying Dipstick And Breather Hose 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

CYLINDER HEAD COVER INSTALLATION 

1. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove.  

2. Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B). 

Fig. 66: Identifying Head Cover Gasket And Cylinder Head Cover 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry.  

4. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004,08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the chain case 

and the No. 5 rocker shaft holder mating surface. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the 
liquid gasket. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element