Honda Element. Manual - part 625

Fig. 44: Identifying Side Cover And O-Ring 
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2. 4WD: Remove the transfer assembly (A), O-ring (B), and 10 x 20 mm dowel pin (C). 

Fig. 45: Identifying Transfer Assembly, O-Ring And Dowel Pin 
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3. Remove the detent bolts (A), springs, steel balls washers and, the back-up light switch (B), and the 

transmission hanger (C). 

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 46: Identifying Detent Bolts, Springs, Steel Balls Washers And Back-Up Light Switch 
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4. Remove the 20 mm bolt (A) and 20 mm washer (B). 

Fig. 47: Identifying Bolt And Washer 
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5. Remove the interlock bolt (A), then remove the change lever assembly (B) and 8 x 14 mm dowel pins 

(C). 

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 48: Identifying Interlock Bolt, Lever Assembly And Dowel Pins 
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6. Remove the drain plug (A), the filler plug (B), and the 10 mm flange bolt (C). 

Fig. 49: Identifying Drain Plug, Filler Plug, And Flange Bolt 
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7. Remove the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor (D), the plain washer (E), and the O-ring (F).  

8. Remove the 8 mm flange bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps. 

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 50: Identifying Output Shaft Speed Sensor, Plain Washer, And O-Ring 
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9. Remove transmission hanger A and transmission hanger B.  

10. Remove the 32 mm sealing cap (A). 

Fig. 51: Identifying Sealing Cap 
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11. Expand the 72 mm snap ring (B) on the countershaft ball bearing, and remove it from the groove with 

snap ring pliers.  

12. Remove the transmission housing (C) and 14 x 20 mm dowel pins (D).  

13. Remove the reverse lock cam (A). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element