Honda Element. Manual - part 476

Fig. 30: Identifying Piston-To-Cylinder Bore Clearance 
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CYLINDER BORE HONING 

Only a scored or scratched cylinder bore must be honed. 

1. Measure the cylinder bores (see BLOCK AND PISTON INSPECTION ). If the engine block is to be 

reused, hone the cylinders, and remeasure the bores.  

2. Hone the cylinder bores with honing oil and a fine (400 grit) stone in a 60 degree cross-hatch pattern (A). 

Fig. 31: Identifying Cylinder Bore Honing 
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3. When honing is complete, thoroughly clean the engine block of all metal particles. Wash the cylinder 

bores with hot soapy water, then dry and oil them immediately to prevent rusting. Never use solvent, it 
will only redistribute the grit on the cylinder walls.  

4. If scoring or scratches are still present in the cylinder bores after honing the engine block to the service 

limit, rebore the engine block. Some light vertical scoring and scratching is acceptable if it is not deep 
enough to catch your fingernail and does not run the full length of the bore.  

NOTE:

Use only a rigid hone with 400 grit or finer stone such as Sunnen, Ammco, 
or equivalent. Do not use stones that are worn or broken.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE Engine Block - Element

  

PISTON, PIN, AND CONNECTING ROD REPLACEMENT

DISASSEMBLY 

1. Remove the piston from the engine block (see CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL ).  

2. Apply new engine oil to the piston pin snap rings (A), and turn them in the ring grooves until the end gaps 

are lined up with the cutouts in the piston pin bores (B). 

Fig. 32: Identifying Piston Pin Snap Rings 
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3. Remove both snap rings (A). Start at the cutout in the piston pin bore. Remove the snap rings carefully so 

they do not go flying or get lost. Wear eye protection. 

Fig. 33: Removing Snap Rings 
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4. Heat the piston and connecting rod assembly to about 158°F (70°C), then remove the piston pin. 

NOTE:

Take care not to damage the ring grooves.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE Engine Block - Element

  

Fig. 34: Heating Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly 
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INSPECTION 

1. Measure the diameter of the piston pin. 

Piston Pin Diameter  

Standard (New): 21.962-21.965 mm (0.8646-0.8648 in.)  

Service Limit: 21.953 mm (0.8643 in.)  

Fig. 35: Measuring Diameter Of Piston Pin 
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2. Zero the dial indicator to the piston pin diameter. 

NOTE:

Inspect the piston, piston pin, and connecting rod when they are at room 
temperature.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE Engine Block - Element

  

Fig. 36: Identifying Piston Pin Diameter 
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3. Check the difference between the piston pin diameter and piston pin hole diameter in the piston. 

Piston Pin-to-Piston Clearance  

Standard (New): -0.005 to +0.001 mm (-0.00020 to +0.00008 in.)  

Service Limit: 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.)  

Fig. 37: Checking Difference Between Piston Pin Diameter And Piston Pin Hole Diameter 
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4. Measure the piston pin-to-connecting rod clearance. 

Piston Pin-to-Connecting Rod Clearance  

Standard (New): 0.005-0.014 mm (0.0002-0.0006 in.)

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE Engine Block - Element