Honda Element. Manual - part 628

Fig. 67: Identifying Shift Fork Parts 
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MAINSHAFT ASSEMBLY CLEARANCE INSPECTION 

NOTE:

If replacement is required, always replace the synchro sleeve and synchro hub 

 

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1. Support the bearing inner race with an appropriate sized socket (A), and push down on the mainshaft (B). 

Fig. 68: Measuring Clearance Between 2nd Gear And 3rd Gear With Feeler Gauge 
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2. Measure the clearance between 2nd gear (C) and 3rd gear (D) with a feeler gauge (E). 

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If the clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 3.  

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If the clearance is within the service limit, go to step 4.  

Standard: 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)  

Service Limit: 0.25 mm (0.010 in.)  

3. Measure the thickness of 3rd gear. 

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If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace 3rd gear.  

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If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 3rd/4th synchro hub and 3rd/4th synchro 
sleeve as a set.  

Standard: 23.92-23.97 mm (0.941-0.944 in.)  

Service Limit: 23.80 mm (0.937 in.)  

Fig. 69: Identifying Thickness Of 3rd Gear

as a set.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

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4. Measure the clearance between 4th gear (A) and the distance collar (B) with a dial indicator (C). 

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If the clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 5.  

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If the clearance is within the service limit, go to step 7.  

Standard: 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)  

Service Limit: 0.25 mm (0.010 in.)  

Fig. 70: Measuring Clearance Between 4th Gear And Distance Collar With Dial Indicator 
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5. Measure the length (1) of the distance collar as shown. 

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If the length (1) is not within the standard, replace the distance collar.  

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If the length (1) is within the standard, go to step 6.  

Standard: 24.03-24.08 mm (0.946-0.948 in.)  

Fig. 71: Identifying Length Of Distance Collar 
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6. Measure the thickness of 4th gear. 

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If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace 4th gear. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element

  



If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 3rd/4th synchro hub and 3rd/4th synchro 
sleeve as a set.  

Standard: 23.92-23.97 mm (0.941-0.944 in.)  

Service Limit: 23.80 mm (0.937 in.)  

Fig. 72: Identifying Thickness Of 4Th Gear 
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7. Measure the clearance between the distance collar (A) and 5th gear (B) with a dial indicator (C). If the 

clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 8. 

Standard: 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)  

Service Limit: 0.25 mm (0.010 in.)  

Fig. 73: Measuring Clearance Between Distance Collar And 5th Gear With Dial Indicator 
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8. Measure the length (2) of the distance collar as a set. 

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If the length (2) is not within the standard, replace the distance collar.  

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If the length (2) is within the standard, go to step 9. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element