Honda Element. Manual - part 643

Fig. 170: Measuring Clearance Between Shim And Bearing Outer Race In Transmission Housing 
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6. If the clearance is more than the standard, select a new 80 mm shim from the following table. If the 

clearance measured in step 5 is within the standard, go to step 9. 

80 mm Shim  

SHIM THICKNESS CHART 

7. Remove the bolts and the transmission housing.  

8. Replace the thrust shim selected in step 6, then recheck the clearance.  

9. Reinstall the transmission housing.  

 

Part Number

Thickness

A 41441-PL3-B00 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

B 41442-PL3-B00 1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
C 41443-PL3-B00 1.2 mm (0.047 in.)

D 41444-PL3-B00 1.3 mm (0.051 in.)

E 41445-PL3-B00 1.4 mm (0.055 in.)

F 41446-PL3-B00 1.5 mm (0.059 in.)

G 41447-PL3-B00 1.6 mm (0.063 in.)
H 41448-PL3-B00 1.7 mm (0.067 in.)

J 41449-PL3-B00 1.8 mm (0.071 in.)

K 41450-PL3-B00 1.05 mm (0.041 in.)

L 4H51-PL3-B00 1.15 mm (0.045 in.)

M 41452-PL3-B00 1.25 mm (0.049 in.)

N 41453-PL3-B00 1.35 mm (0.053 in.)

P 41454-PL3-B00 1.45 mm (0.057 in.)

Q 41455-PL3-B00 1.55 mm (0.061 in.)

R 41456-PL3-B00 1.65 mm (0.065 in.)

S 41457-PL3-B00 1.75 mm (0.069 in.)

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element

  

BACKLASH INSPECTION ON VEHICLE

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.  

2. Shift to neutral.  

3. Make a reference mark (A) across the No. 1 propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C). 

Fig. 171: Identifying Reference Mark No. 1 Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange With 
Torque Specification 
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4. Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer assembly.  

5. Set a dial indicator (A) on the transfer companion flange (B), then measure the transfer gear backlash. 

Standard: 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)  

Fig. 172: Identifying Dial Indicator And Transfer Companion Flange 
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6. If the measurement is not within the standard, remove the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER 

ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ) and inspect the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 
INSPECTION ).  

7. Check for fluid leaks between the mating surfaces of the transfer assembly and transmission.  

8. If there is a leak, remove the transfer assembly from the transmission (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element

  

REMOVAL ), and replace the O-ring. Also check for fluid leaks between the mating surfaces of the 
transfer housing and transfer holder. If there is a leak, remove the transfer holder, and replace the O-ring. 

9. Check for leaks between the transfer companion flange and transfer oil seal.  

10. If there is a leak, remove the transfer assembly from the transmission (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 

REMOVAL ), and replace the transfer oil seal and O-ring on the transfer output shaft. If oil seal and O-
ring replacement is required, you will need to check and adjust the transfer gear tooth contact, transfer 
gear backlash, the tapered roller bearing starting torque, and the total starting torque (see 35 MM 
THRUST SHIM SELECTION ).  

TRANSFER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.  

2. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer (see TRANSMISSION FLUID 

INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).  

3. Make reference marks (A) across the No.1 propeller shaft (B) and the companion flange (C). 

Fig. 173: Identifying Reference Marks Of No.1 Propeller Shaft And Companion Flange 
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4. Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer assembly.  

5. Remove the transfer assembly (A), 10 x 20 mm dowel pin (B), and O-ring (C). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 174: Identifying Transfer Assembly, Dowel Pin And O-Ring 
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TRANSFER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 

1. Apply manual transmission fluid (MTF) to the new O-ring (A). Then install it on the transfer assembly 

(B), then install the 10 x 20 mm dowel pin (C) on the transmission. 

Fig. 175: Identifying O-Ring, Transfer Assembly And Dowel Pin With Torque Specification 
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2. Apply MTF to the transfer gear and transmission contact area, then install the transfer assembly on the 

transmission.  

3. Install the propeller shaft (A) on the transfer assembly (B) by aligning the reference marks (C) you made. 

NOTE:



While installing the transfer assembly on the transmission, do not allow 
dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.  



Be careful not to damage the clutch housing with transfer gear.  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element