Honda Element. Manual - part 639

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11. Set the tapered cone ring (B) as shown. Place the transmission housing over the clutch housing, being 

careful to line up the shafts.  

12. Lower the transmission housing the rest of the way as you expand the 72 mm snap ring (C). Release the 

snap ring so it seats in the groove of the countershaft bearing.  

13. Make sure the 72 mm snap ring is securely seated in the groove of the countershaft bearing. 

Dimension (1) as installed: 3.3-6.0 mm (0.13-0.24 in.)  

14. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08718-0001, evenly to the threads of the 32 mm searing cap (D) mating surface 

of the transmission housing. 

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

15. Install transmission hangers A, B, and the 8 mm flange bolts, finger-tight. 

Fig. 146: Identifying Transmission Hangers And Flange Bolts 
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16. Tighten the 8 mm flange bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps. 

Specified Torque: 8 x 1.25 mm 27 N.m (2.8 kgf.m, 20 lbf.ft)

NOTE:



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



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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Fig. 147: Identifying Transmission Hangers Flange Bolt Tighten Sequence 
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17. Clean any dirt or oil from the change lever assembly sealing surface.  

18. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08718-0001, evenly to the mating surface of the change lever assembly and the 

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

19. Install the 8 x 14 mm dowel pins (A) and the change lever assembly (B). 

NOTE:



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



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



Allow it to cure at least 30 minutes after assembly before filling the 
transmission with MTF. 

Fig. 148: Identifying Transmission Housing Gasket 
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Fig. 149: Identifying Dowel Pins And Lever Assembly With Torque Specifications 
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20. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08718-0001, evenly to the mating surface of the threads of the inter lock bolt 

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

21. Install the drain plug (A), and 10 mm flange bolt (B) with new washers. Install the filler plug (C) finger-

tight. 

Fig. 150: Identifying Drain Plug, Flange Bolt And Washers With Torque Specifications 
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NOTE:



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



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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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element

  

22. Apply MTF to the new O-ring (D). Then install the new O-ring, the plain washer (E), and the output shaft 

(countershaft) speed sensor (F).  

23. Install the detent bolts, springs, and steel balls (A) with new washers (B). 

Fig. 151: Identifying Detent Bolts, Springs, Steel Balls And Washers With Torque Specifications 
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24. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08718-0001 evenly to the threads of the back-up light switch mating surface of 

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

25. Install the transmission hanger (C).  

26. Install the 20 mm bolt (A) and 20 mm washer (B). 

NOTE:



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



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

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element