Honda Element. Manual - part 627

Fig. 61: Measuring Width Of Select Lever 
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CHANGE LEVER ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY 

Prior to reassembling, clean all parts in solvent, dry them, and apply manual transmission fluid (MTF) to the 
contact surfaces as shown. 

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 62: Identifying Change Lever Assembly With Torque Specifications 
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SHIFT FORK CLEARANCE INSPECTION 

1. Measure the clearance between each shift fork (A) and its matching synchro sleeve (B). If the clearance 

exceeds the service limit, go to step 2. 

Standard: 0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in.)

NOTE:

The synchro sleeve and synchro hub should be replaced as a set.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element

  

Service Limit: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)  

Fig. 63: Measuring Clearance Between Shift Fork And Matching Synchro Sleeve 
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2. Measure the thickness of the shift fork fingers. 

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If the thickness is not within the standard, replace the shift fork.  

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If the thickness is within the standard, replace the synchro sleeve and hub as a set.  

Standard: 7.4-7.6 mm (0.29-0.30 in.)  

Fig. 64: Measuring Thickness Of Shift Fork 
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3. Measure the clearance between the shift fork (A) and the shift arm (B). If the clearance exceeds the 

service limit, go to step 4. 

Standard: 0.2-0.5 mm (0.008-0.020 in.)  

Service Limit: 0.6 mm (0.023 in.)  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 65: Measuring Clearance Between Shift Fork And Shift Arm 
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4. Measure the width of the shift arm. 

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If the width is not within the standard, replace the shift arm.  

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If the width is within the standard, replace the shift fork or the shift piece.  

Standard: 16.9-17.0 mm (0.665-0.669 in.)  

Fig. 66: Measuring Width Of Shift Arm 
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SHIFT FORK DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY 

Prior to reassembling, clean all parts in solvent, dry them, and apply manual transmission fluid (MTF) to all 
contact surfaces. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element