Honda Element. Manual - part 394

8. Insert the intake and exhaust valves in the head, and measure valve stem installed height (A). 

Intake Valve Stem Installed Height  

Standard (New): 44.0-44.5 mm (1.73-1.75 in.)  

Service Limit: 44.7 mm (1.76 in.)  

Exhaust Valve Stem Installed Height  

Standard (New): 44.1-44.6 mm (1.74-1.76 in.)  

Service Limit: 44.8 mm (1.76 in.)  

Fig. 114: Identifying Valve Stem Height 
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9. If valve stem installed height is beyond the service limit, replace the valve and recheck. If it is still 

beyond the service limit, replace the cylinder head, the valve seat in the head is too deep.  

VALVE, SPRING, AND VALVE SEAL INSTALLATION 

Special Tools Required  

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Stem seal driver 07PAD-0010000  

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Valve spring compressor attachment 07757-PJ1010A  

1. Coat the valve stems with new engine oil. Install the valves in the valve guides.  

2. Check that the valves move up and down smoothly.  

3. Install the spring seats on the cylinder head.  

4. Install the new valve seals (A) using the stem seal driver (B). 

NOTE:

The final cut should always be made with the 45° cutter.

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element

  

Fig. 115: Installing Valve Seal 
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5. Install the valve spring and valve spring retainer. Place the end of the valve spring with closely wound 

coils toward the cylinder head.  

6. Install the valve spring compressor attachment and valve spring compressor. Compress the spring, and 

install the valve cotters. 

NOTE:

The exhaust valve seal (C) has a black spring (D), and the intake valve seal 
(E) has a white spring (F). They are not interchangeable.

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element

  

Fig. 116: Installing Valve Spring Compressor Attachment And Valve Spring Compressor 
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7. Remove the valve spring compressor and valve spring compressor attachment.  

8. Lightly tap the end of each valve stem two or three times with a plastic mallet (A) to ensure proper 

seating of the valve and valve cotters. Tap the valve stem only along its axis so you do not bend the stem. 

Fig. 117: Tapping End Of Valve Stem 
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ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 

1. Reassemble the rocker arm assembly (see ROCKER ARM AND SHAFT 

DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).  

2. Clean and dry the No. 5 rocker shaft holder mating surface.  

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

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

NOTE:

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

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element

  

4. Insert the bolts (A) into the rocker shaft holder, then install the rocker arm assembly (B) on the cylinder 

head. 

Fig. 119: Identifying Rocker Arm Assembly Bolts 
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5. Remove the bolts from the rocker shaft holder.  

6. Make sure the punch marks on the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator and exhaust camshaft 

sprocket are facing up, then set the camshafts (A) in the holder. Apply new engine oil to the camshaft 
journals and lobes. 

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

Fig. 118: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area 
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2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element