Honda Element. Manual - part 629

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

Fig. 74: Measuring Length Of Distance Collar 
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9. Measure the thickness of 5th gear. 

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If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace 5th gear.  

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If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 5th synchro hub and 5th 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. 75: Measuring Thickness Of 5th Gear 
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10. Measure the length of the MBS distance collar as shown. If the length is not within standard, replace the 

MBS distance collar. 

Standard: 23.95-24.05 mm (0.943-0.947 in.)  

 

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Fig. 76: Measuring Length Of MBS Distance Collar
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MAINSHAFT DISASSEMBLY 

1. Remove the angular ball bearing (A) and the tapered cone ring using a commercially available bearing 

separator (B) and a commercially available bearing puller (C). Make sure the bearing separator is under 
the tapered cone ring. 

Fig. 77: Removing Angular Ball Bearing 
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2. Support 5th gear (A) on steel blocks, and press the mainshaft out of the 5th synchro hub (B). 

Fig. 78: Pressing Mainshaft Out Of 5th Synchro Hub 
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3. Support 3rd gear (A) on steel blocks, and press the mainshaft out of the 3rd/4th synchro hub (B). 

NOTE:

Do not use a jaw-type puller; it can damage the gear teeth.

NOTE:

Do not use a jaw-type puller; it can damage the gear teeth.

 

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Fig. 79: Pressing Mainshaft Out Of 3rd/4th Synchro Hub 
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MAINSHAFT INSPECTION 

1. Inspect the gear and bearing contact areas for wear and damage, then measure the mainshaft at points A, 

B, C, D, and E. If any part of the mainshaft is less than the service limit, replace it. 

Standard:  

A Ball Bearing Contact Area (Transmission Housing Side): 27.987-28.000 mm (1.1019-1.1024 in.)  

B Distance Collar Contact Area: 31.984-32.000 mm (1.2594-1.2598 in.)  

C Needle Bearing Contact Area: 38.984-39.000 mm (1.5348-1.5354 in.)  

D Ball Bearing Contact Area (Clutch Housing Side): 27.977-27.990 mm (1.1015-1.1020 in.)  

E Bushing Contact Area: 20.80-20.85 mm (0.8189-0.8209 in.)  

Service Limit:  

 

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Fig. 80: Inspecting Mainshaft Gear And Bearing With Specifications 
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2. Inspect the runout by supporting both ends of the mainshaft. Then rotate the mainshaft two complete 

turns while measuring with a dial gauge. If the runout is more than the service limit, replace the 
mainshaft. 

Standard: 0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max.  

Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)  

Fig. 81: Inspecting Runout With Supporting Ends Of Mainshaft 
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MAINSHAFT REASSEMBLY 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element