Honda Element. Manual - part 636

1. Remove the ball bearing (A) from the clutch housing (B) using the 20-40 mm adjustable bearing puller 

(C) and a commercially available 3/8 "-16 UNF slide hammer (D). 

Fig. 126: Removing Ball Bearing Of Clutch Housing 
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2. Remove the 28 x 43 x 7 mm oil seal (A) from the transmission side. Be careful when removing the seal so 

the clutch housing is not damaged. 

Fig. 127: Removing Oil Seal 
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3. Drive in the new 28 x 43 x 7 mm oil seal from the transmission side using the 42 x 47 mm attachment (A) 

and driver (B). 

 

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Fig. 128: Installing Oil Seal 
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4. Drive in the new ball bearing (A) from the transmission side using the oil seal driver (B). 

Fig. 129: Installing Ball Bearing Of Transmission Side 
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COUNTERSHAFT BEARING 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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Slide hammer, 3/8 "-16 UNF commercially available  

1. Remove the bearing set plate (A) from the clutch housing (B). 

 

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Fig. 130: Identifying Bearing Set Plate And Clutch Housing 
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2. Remove the needle bearing (A) using the 20-40 mm adjustable bearing puller (B) and a commercially 

available 3/8 "-16 UNF slide hammer (C), then remove the oil guide plate C (D). 

Fig. 131: Removing Needle Bearing 
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3. Position the oil guide plate C (A) and new needle bearing (B) in the bore of the clutch housing (C). 

Fig. 132: Positioning Oil Guide Plate, Needle Bearing And Clutch Housing 

 

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4. Install the needle bearing using the oil seal driver (D).  

5. Install the bearing set plate (A) with bolts (B). 

Fig. 133: Identifying Bearing Set Plate With Bolts With Torque Specification 
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MAINSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT 

Special Tools Required  

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Mainshaft holder 07GAJ-PG20110  

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Mainshaft base 07GAJ-PG20130  

1. Remove the 72 mm shim (A) and oil guide plate M from the transmission housing (B). 

Fig. 134: Identifying Shim, Oil Guide Plate M And Transmission Housing 
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2. Thoroughly clean the 28 mm spring washer (A) and 28 mm washer (B) before installing them on the 

clutch housing side bail bearing (C). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element