Honda Element. Manual - part 716

1. Apply Dual Pump Fluid II (P/N 08200-9007) to the rubber of the fluid strainer (A) and the collar (B) then 

install the fluid strainer, the magnet (C), the oil pump pin (D), and the collar in the differential carrier 
assembly. 

Fig. 43: Identifying Fluid Strainer, Collar, Fluid Strainer, Magnet And Oil Pump Pin 
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2. Align the tabs (A) of the collar (B) with the oil pump pin (C). Align the grooves (D) of the rear oil pump 

with the oil pump pin and collar tabs, then install the oil pump body assembly (E) on the differential 
carrier assembly. 

Fig. 44: Aligning Tabs Of Collar With Oil Pump Pin 
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3. Tighten the oil pump body assembly mounting bolts (A). 

 

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Fig. 45: Identifying Oil Pump Body Assembly Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification 
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4. Install the oil pump driveshaft (B) by aligning the projection (C) of the oil pump driveshaft with the 

groove of the front oil pump in the oil pump body assembly. Then install the thrust needle bearing (D).  

5. If necessary, reassemble the differential clutch, and note these items: 

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Install one metal clutch plate (A) and one fiber clutch disc (B) in the clutch guide (C), then install 
the clutch hub (D) with snap ring (E) into the clutch guide.  

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Make sure the splines of the clutch hub and fiber clutch disc line up below the snap ring.  

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Install the remaining metal clutch plates and fiber clutch discs alternately until you have installed a 
total of eleven plates and ten discs, then install the pressure plate (F).  

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Make sure the differential clutch is assembled correctly. The pressure plate should be flush with the 
top of the clutch guide. 

Fig. 46: Identifying Clutch Plate, Fiber Clutch Disc, Clutch Guide, Clutch Hub And Snap 
Ring 
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6. Install the differential clutch assembly (A) by aligning the tabs of the pressure plate (B) with the grooves 

of the oil pump driveshaft (C). Be careful not to let the pressure plate fall out of the clutch guide during 
assembly. 

Fig. 47: Identifying Differential Clutch Assembly And Pressure Plate 
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7. Remove the dirt or oil from the sealing surfaces. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0001) evenly to the 

sealing surface. Install the component with in 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket. Make sure you seal 
the entire circumference of the bolt holes to prevent fluid leakage. 

8. Install the 30 mm shim (A), the dowel pins (B), and the torque control differential (TCD) case (C). 

Torque the eight mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps. 

NOTE:

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

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

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Allow it to cure at least 30 minutes after assembly before filling the 
differential with the recommended fluid. 

Fig. 48: Identifying Clutch Gasket 
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Fig. 49: Identifying Shim, Dowel Pins And Torque Control Differential (TCD) With Torque 
Specification 
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9. Install the companion flange (A), a new O-ring (B), back-up ring (C), spring washer (D), and a new 

locknut (E). 

Fig. 50: Identifying Companion Flange, O-Ring, Back-Up Ring, Spring Washer And Locknut 
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10. Install the companion flange holder (A) and holder handle (B) to the companion flange, then tighten the 

new locknut to the specified torque. 

NOTE:

Apply the Dual Pump Fluid II (P/N 08200-9007) to the O-ring.

 

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2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Differential - Element