Honda Element. Manual - part 717

Fig. 51: Installing Companion Flange Holder And Holder Handle With Torque Specifications 
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11. Stake the lock nut shoulder (A) into the groove in the clutch guide. 

Fig. 52: Staking Lock Nut Shoulder Into Clutch Guide 
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12. Install the drain plug (A) and the filler plug (B) with new washers (C). 

 

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Fig. 53: Identifying Drain Plug, Filler Plug And Washers With Torque Specifications 
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL INSTALLATION 

1. Install the rear differential mount assembly A to the rear differential assembly (B). 

Fig. 54: Identifying Rear Differential Mount Assembly And Rear Differential Assembly With 
Torque Specification 
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2. Jack up the rear differential.  

3. Install the new set rings (A) onto the driveshafts, then insert the driveshafts into the rear differential (B). 

 

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2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Differential - Element

  

Fig. 55: Inserting Drivershaft Into Rear Differential 
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4. Lift the rear differential up into position, then push on both driveshafts to lock the set rings into place. 

Connect the breather tube (C).  

5. Install the plates (A) and the rear differential mount assembly mounting bolts (B). 

Fig. 56: Identifying Plates And Rear Differential Mount Assembly Mounting Bolts With Torque 
Specification 
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6. Install the rear differential damper (A) (M/T model) and right and left rear differential mount brackets B. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Differential - Element

  

Fig. 57: Identifying Rear Differential Damper (M/T Model) With Torque Specifications 
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7. Connect the No. 2 propeller shaft onto the rear differential by aligning the reference mark (see step 1 on 

PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION ).  

8. Install the tail pipe (A). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Differential - Element