Honda Element. Manual - part 635

SYNCHRO RING AND GEAR INSPECTION 

1. Inspect the inside of each synchro ring (A) for wear. Inspect the teeth (B) on each synchro ring for wear 

(rounded off). 

Fig. 119: Inspecting Gear Teeth On Synchro Hubs And Synchro 
Sleeves 
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Fig. 120: Inspecting Synchro Ring For Wear 
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Example of synchro ring teeth  

Fig. 121: Identifying Example Of Synchro Ring Teeth 
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2. Inspect the teeth (A) on each synchro sleeve and matching teeth on each gear for wear (rounded off). 

Fig. 122: Identifying Synchro Sleeve Teeth 
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Example of synchro sleeve teeth and gear teeth  

Fig. 123: Identifying Example Of Synchro Sleeve Teeth And Gear Teeth 
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3. Inspect the thrust surface (A) on each gear hub for wear. 

Fig. 124: Identifying Thrust Surface On Gear Hub 
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4. Inspect the cone surface (B) on each gear hub for wear and roughness.  

5. Inspect the teeth on all gears (C) for uneven wear, scoring, and cracks.  

6. Coat the cone surface of each gear with manual transmission fluid (MTF), and place its synchro ring on it. 

Rotate the synchro ring, making sure that it does not slip.  

7. Measure the clearance between each gear (A) and its synchro ring (B) all around the gear. Hold the 

synchro ring against the gear evenly while measuring the clearance. If the clearance is less than the 
service limit, replace the synchro ring and gear. 

Synchro Ring-to-Gear Clearance  

Standard: 0.70-1.49 mm (0.028-0.059 in.)  

Service Limit: 0.4 mm (0.016 in.)  

Double Cone Synchro and Triple Cone Synchro-to-Gear Clearance  

Standard:  

 

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Fig. 125: Measuring Clearance Between Each Gear And Synchro Ring 
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MAINSHAFT BEARING AND OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

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Oil seal driver 07JAD-PL90100  

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Adjustable bearing puller, 20-40 mm 07736-A01000B  

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Attachment, 42 x 47 mm 07746-0010300  

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Driver 07749-0010000  

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Slide hammer, 3/8 "-16 UNF commercially available 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element