Honda Element. Manual - part 714

3. Install the left side oil seal (A) even and flush with the machined edge of the rear differential carrier 

assembly using the oil seal driver (B). Be careful not to damage the lip of the oil seal. 

Fig. 28: Identifying Left Side Oil Seal 
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4. Remove the companion flange (see step 2 on Rear Differential Disassembly ).  

5. Remove the oil seal (A) from the torque control differential (TCD) case (B). 

Fig. 29: Identifying Oil Seal 
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6. Install the oil seal (A) even and flush with the case using the oil seal driver (B). Be careful not to damage 

the lip of the oil seal. 

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the shaft or case while prying out the oil seal.

 

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2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Differential - Element

  

Fig. 30: Identifying Oil Seal 
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7. Install the companion flange (see step 9 on Rear Differential Reassembly ).  

REAR DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY 

Special Tools Required  

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Holder handle 07JAB-001020A  

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Companion flange holder 07RAB-TB4010B  

1. Remove the drain plug (A), the filler plug (B), and washers (C). 

Fig. 31: Identifying Drain Plug, Filler Plug And Washers 
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2. Lift up the locking tab on the lock nut (A) from the groove of the clutch guide, making sure that the tab 

completely clears the groove to prevent damaging the clutch guide. 

 

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2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Differential - Element

  

Fig. 32: Lifting Locking Tab On Lock Nut 
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3. Install the companion flange holder (A) and holder handle (B) on the companion flange. 

Fig. 33: Identifying Companion Flange Holder And Holder Handle With Torque Specification 
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4. Loosen the locknut (A) counterclockwise so that its tab (B) comes out from the groove (C) in the clutch 

guide. 

 

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2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Differential - Element

  

Fig. 34: Identifying Locknut 
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5. Tighten the locknut (A) until its tab (B) aligns with the groove (C). 

Fig. 35: Identifying Locknut, Tab And Groove 
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6. Clean any dirt from inside of the groove in the clutch guide.  

7. Remove the locknut (A), the spring washer (B), the back-up ring (C), the O-ring (D), and the companion 

flange (E). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Differential - Element