Honda Element. Manual - part 650

shaft (D). 

Fig. 216: Identifying Locknut, Conical Spring Washer, Companion Flange And Transfer Output 
Shaft 
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23. Remove the transfer output shaft from the transfer housing (E).  

24. Install the new transfer spacer (A) on the transfer output shaft (B) in the direction shown, then install 

them in the transfer housing (C). 

Fig. 217: Identifying Transfer Spacer On Transfer Output Shaft 
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25. Install the companion flange (A), new O-ring (B), back-up ring (C), conical spring washer (D), and 

locknut (E) on the transfer output shaft (F). 

NOTE:



Coat the threads of the locknut, O-ring, and transfer output shaft with 
MTF before installing the locknut.  



Install the conical spring washer in the direction shown. 

 

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26. Securely clamp the transfer housing (A) in a bench vise (B) with wood blocks. 

Fig. 219: Tightening Transfer Housing 
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27. Install the holder handle (C) and companion flange holder (D) on the companion flange, then tighten the 

transfer output shaft locknut while measuring the starting torque of the transfer output shaft. 

Fig. 218: Identifying Companion Flange, O-Ring, Back-Up Ring, 
Conical Spring Washer And Locknut 
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NOTE:



Rotate the companion flange several times to seat the tapered roller 
bearings, then measure the starting torque.  



If the starting torque exceeds 1.39 N.m (14.2 kgf.cm, 12.3 lbf.in.), 
replace the transfer spacer and reassemble the parts. Do not adjust 
the starting torque with the locknut loose.  



If the tightening torque exceeds 260 N.m (26.5 kgf.m, 192 lbf.ft), 
replace the transfer spacer and reassemble the parts.  



Write down the measurement of the starting torque, it is used to 
measure the total starting torque.  

 

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Starting Torque: 0.98-1.39 N.m (10.0-14.2 kgf.cm, 8.7-12.3 lbf.in.)

Tightening Torque: 132-260 N.m (13.5-26.5 kgf.m, 97.6-192 lbf.ft)  

28. Remove the holder handle and companion flange holder.  

29. Stake the locknut into the transfer output shaft using a 3.5 mm punch. 

Fig. 220: Removing Holder Handle And Companion Flange Holder 
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30. Install the dowel pin (A) in the transfer housing (B), then install the transfer holder assembly (C). 

Fig. 221: Identifying Dowel Pin, Transfer Housing And Transfer Holder Assembly With Torque 
Specification 
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NOTE:

Do not install the O-ring in this step.

 

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31. Securely clamp the transfer housing (A) in a bench vise (B) with wood blocks. Then rotate the companion 

flange several times to seat the tapered roller bearings. 

Fig. 222: Rotating Companion Flange To Tapered Roller Bearings 
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32. Measure the total starting torque using the torque wrench (C). 

Total Starting Torque: 1.30-2.47 N.m (13.3-25.2 kgf.cm, 11.5-21.9 lbf.in) + Transfer Driven Gear 
Shaft Starting Torque Value (written down in step 25).  

33. Remove the transfer holder assembly from the transfer housing.  

34. If the measurement is not within the standard, go to step 35. 

If the measurement is within the standard, go to step 47. 

35. Hold the transfer shaft (A) with a 14 mm hex wrench (B) clamped in a bench vise then loosen the 

locknut. 

Fig. 223: Holding Transfer Shaft 
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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element