Honda Element. Manual - part 473

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4. Use the big end bore codes and rod journal codes to select appropriate replacement bearings from the 

following table. 

OIL PAN REMOVAL 

1. Drain the engine oil (see OIL PRESSURE TEST ).  

2. If the engine is still in the vehicle, remove the subframe. 

-1 Attach the engine support hanger to the engine (see step 42 inENGINE REMOVAL ).  

-2 Disconnect the suspension knuckle ball joints (see LOWER ARM REPLACEMENT ).  

-3 Remove the rear mount mounting bolts (see step 44 in ENGINE REMOVAL ).  

-4 Remove the front mount mounting bolt (see step 45 inENGINE REMOVAL ).  

-5 A/T model: Remove the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) filter mounting bolt (see step 37 
inENGINE REMOVAL ).  

-6 Make the appropriate reference lines at positions A and B that line up with the center of the 
subframe mounting bolts (see step 46 inENGINE REMOVAL ).  

-7 Attach the subframe adapter to the subframe, then attach the jack to the subframe adapter (see 
step 47 inENGINE REMOVAL ).  

-8 Remove the front subframe mounting bolts, then lower the subframe (see step 49 inENGINE 
REMOVAL ).  

NOTE:

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The color code is on the edge of the bearing.  

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When using bearing halves of different colors, it does not matter 
which color is used in the top or bottom. 

Fig. 14: Big End Bore Codes And Rod Journal Codes Chart 
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3. M/T model: Remove the clutch cover. 

Fig. 15: Identifying Front Subframe Mounting Bolts 
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4. Remove the bolts/nuts securing the oil pan.  

5. Drive an oil pan seal cutter between the oil pan and engine block. 

Fig. 16: Driving Oil Pan Seal Cutter Between Oil Pan And Engine Block 
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6. Cut the oil pan seal by striking the side of the cutter to slide the cutter along the oil pan. 

 

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Fig. 17: Cutting Oil Pan Seal By Striking Side Of Cutter 
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7. Remove the oil pan.  

CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL 

1. Remove the engine/transmission (see ENGINE REMOVAL ).  

2. Remove the transmission: 

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Manual transmission (see TRANSMISSION REMOVAL )  

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Automatic transmission (see TRANSMISSION REMOVAL )  

3. M/T model: Remove the pressure plate (see CLUTCH REPLACEMENT ), clutch disc (see CLUTCH 

REPLACEMENT ), and flywheel (see FLYWHEEL INSPECTION ).  

4. A/T model: Remove the drive plate (see DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).  

5. Remove the oil pan (see OIL PAN REMOVAL ).  

6. Remove the oil pump (see OIL PUMP REMOVAL ).  

7. Remove the cylinder head (see CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL ).  

8. Remove the baffle plates. 

 

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Fig. 18: Identifying Baffle Plates Bolts 
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9. If you can feel a ridge of metal or hard carbon around the top of each cylinder, remove it with a ridge 

reamer (A). Follow the reamer manufacturer's instructions. If the ridge is not removed, it may damage the 
pistons as they are pushed out. 

Fig. 19: Removing Ridge Reamer 
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10. Remove the 8 mm bolts from the lower block in the criss-cross pattern shown. 

 

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