Honda Element. Manual - part 638

Fig. 138: Identifying Magnet And Differential Assembly 
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2. Install the 28 mm spring washer (A) and 28 mm washer (B) over the ball bearing (C). 

Fig. 139: Identifying Spring Washer, Washer And Ball Bearing 
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3. Apply vinyl tape to the mainshaft splines (D) to protect the seal. Install the mainshaft assembly (E) and 

countershaft assembly (F) into the shift fork assembly (G), as an assembly.  

4. Install the reverse shift fork (A). 

NOTE:

Install the spring washer in the direction shown.

 

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Fig. 140: Identifying Reverse Shift Fork With Torque Specification 
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5. Install the reverse idler gear (A) and reverse gear shaft (B) by aligning the mark (C) with the reverse gear 

shaft hole (D). 

Fig. 141: Aligning Mark Of Reverse Gear Shaft Hole 
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6. Install the reverse lock cam (A). 

 

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Fig. 142: Identifying Reverse Lock Cam With Torque Specification 
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7. Select the proper size 72 mm shim (A) according to the measurements made during the Mainshaft Thrust 

Clearance Adjustment (see MAINSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ). Install the oil 
gutter plate (B), oil guide plate M, and 72 mm shim into the transmission housing (C). 

Fig. 143: Identifying Shim, Transmission Housing And Oil Gutter Plate 
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8. Clean any dirt and oil from the transmission housing sealing surface.  

9. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08718-0001 evenly to the mating surface of the transmission housing and the 

clutch housing. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket. 

NOTE:



If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be 
installed within 4 minutes.  

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If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove 
the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket. 

 

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10. Install the 14 x 20 mm dowel pins (A). 

Fig. 145: Identifying Dowel Pins With Torque Specification

Fig. 144: Identifying Transmission Housing Gasket 
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2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element