Honda Element. Manual - part 644

Fig. 176: Identifying Propeller Shaft On Transfer Assembly And Reference Marks With Torque 
Specification 
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4. Refill the transmission with recommended MTF (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND 

REPLACEMENT ).  

5. Start the engine, and run it to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on). Turn the engine 

off, and check the fluid level (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ). 

6. Test-drive the vehicle.  

TRANSFER ASSEMBLY INSPECTION 

TRANSFER GEAR (HYPOID GEAR) BACKLASH MEASUREMENT 

1. Remove the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ).  

2. Set a dial indicator (A) on the companion flange (B) as shown. 

Fig. 177: Setting Dial Indicator On Companion Flange 
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3. Measure the transfer gear backlash. 

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

Total Starting Torque Measurement

 

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4. Rotate the companion flange several times to seat the tapered roller bearings.  

5. Securely clamp the transfer assembly in a bench vise with wood blocks. 

Standard: 2.16-3.57 N.m (22.0-36.4 kgf.cm, 19.1-31.6 lbf.in)  

Fig. 178: Measuring Transfer Gear Backlash 
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6. Measure the starting torque (companion flange side) using a beam-type torque wrench. 

Transfer Drive Gear Tooth Contact Inspection  

7. Remove the transfer assembly from the bench vise.  

8. Remove the transfer holder assembly (A) from the transfer housing (B), then remove the dowel pin (C) 

and O-ring (D). 

Fig. 179: Identifying Transfer Holder Assembly, Transfer Housing, Dowel Pin And O-Ring With 
Torque Specification 
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9. Apply Prussian Blue to both sides of the transfer drive gear teeth lightly and evenly.  

 

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10. Install the transfer holder assembly to the transfer housing, then tighten the bolts. Do not install the O-

ring.  

11. Rotate the companion flange in both directions until the transfer gear rotates one full turn in both 

directions.  

12. Remove the transfer holder, and check the transfer drive gear tooth contact pattern. The pattern should be 

centered on the gear tooth as shown. 

Fig. 180: Identifying Gear Tooth 
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13. If the measurements are not within the standard or the tooth contact pattern is incorrect, disassemble the 

transfer assembly and repair it.  

TRANSFER ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY 

EXPLODED VIEW 

 

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Fig. 181: Exploded View Of Transfer Assembly With Torque Specifications 
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Special Tools Required  

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Holder handle 07JAB-001020B  

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Companion flange holder 07RAB-TB4010A or 07RAB-TB4010B  

1. Remove the transfer holder assembly (A) from the transfer housing (B), then remove the dowel pin (C) 

 

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