Honda Element. Manual - part 517

2007-08 SUSPENSION

Front Suspension - Element 

KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT 

EXPLODED VIEW 

Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing With Torque Specifications 
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Special Tools Required  

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Ball joint thread protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100  

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Hub dis/assembly tool 07GAF-SD40100  

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Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102  

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Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202  

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Ball joint thread protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Element

  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Element

  

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Attachment, 62 x 68 mm 07746-0010500  

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Driver 07749-0010000  

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Support base 07965-SD90100  

KNUCKLE/HUB REPLACEMENT 

1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND 

SUPPORT POINTS ).  

2. Remove the wheel nuts and front wheel. 

Fig. 2: Identifying Front Wheel With Wheel Nuts With Torque Specification 
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3. Remove the brake hose bracket mounting bolt (A). 

Fig. 3: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications 
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4. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), then remove the caliper assembly (C) from the 

knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the 
caliper assembly from the undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose excessively.  

5. Raise the stake (A), then remove the spindle nut (B). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Element

  

Fig. 4: Identifying Spindle Nut With Torque Specification 
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6. Remove the brake disc (see FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT ).  

7. Check the front hub for damage and cracks.  

8. Remove the flange bolt (A) and wheel sensor (B) from the knuckle. Do not disconnect the wheel sensor 

connector. 

Fig. 5: Identifying Wheel Sensor With Flange Bolt And Torque Specification 
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9. Remove the flange nut (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), and disconnect the 

stabilizer link (D) from the lower arm (E). 

NOTE:

Use a new flange nut during reassembly.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Element

  

Fig. 6: Identifying Joint Pin Flange Nut With Torque Specification 
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10. Remove the lock pin (A) from the knuckle ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B). 

Fig. 7: Identifying Knuckle Ball Joint Lock With Torque Specifications 
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11. Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and ball joint remover 

NOTE:

During installation, insert the lock pin as shown after tightening the new 
nut.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Element