Honda Element. Manual - part 758

Fig. 47: Checking Tilting Load With Torque Specification 
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6. If the measurement is more than the specification, adjust the lock lever preload if necessary.  

LOCK LEVER PRELOAD INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT 

1. Move the lock lever (A) from the loosened position to the locked position three to five times; then 

measure the lock lever preload 10 mm (0.39 in.) from the end of the lock lever. 

Fig. 48: Checking Lock Lever Preload With Torque Specification 
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2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element

  

2. If the measurement is out of the specification, adjust the preload using the following procedures. 

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Loosen the lock lever, and set the steering column to the neutral position.  

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Remove the 6 mm lock bolt (B), and remove the stop (C). Be careful not to loosen the lock lever 
when installing the stop or tightening the 6 mm lock bolt.  

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Adjust the preload by turning the tilt lock bolt (D) left or right.  

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Pull up the lock lever to the uppermost position, and install the stop. Check the preload again. If the 
measurement is still out of specification, repeat the above procedures to adjust.  

STEERING LOCK REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the steering column (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).  

2. Center-punch each of the two shear bolts, and drill their heads off with a 5 mm (3/16 in.) drill bit. Be 

careful not to damage the switch body and steering column when removing the shear bolts. 

Fig. 49: Drilling Shear Bolts 
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3. Remove the shear bolts from the switch body.  

4. Install the switch body without the key inserted.  

5. Loosely tighten the new shear bolts.  

6. Insert the ignition key, and check for proper operation of the steering wheel lock and that the ignition key 

turns freely.  

7. Tighten the shear bolts (A) until the hex heads (B) twist off. 

 

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2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element

  

Fig. 50: Identifying Shear Bolt 
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8. Register the immobilizer control unit-receiver (see IMMOBILIZER CONTROL UNIT-RECEIVER 

REPLACEMENT ), and make sure the immobilizer system works properly.  

RACK GUIDE ADJUSTMENT 

Special Tools Required  

Locknut wrench, 40 mm 07MAA-SL00100 or 07916-SA50001 

1. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.  

2. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut (A) with the locknut wrench, then remove the rack guide screw (B). 

Fig. 51: Identifying Rack Guide Screw Locknut And Rack Guide Screw 
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3. Remove the old sealant from rack guide screw (A), and apply new sealant (Three Bond 1215 or Loctite 

5699) to the middle of the threads (B). Loosely install the rack guide screw in the steering gearbox. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element

  

Fig. 52: Identifying Rack Guide Screw And Threads 
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4. Tighten the rack guide screw (A) to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf.ft), then loosen it. 

Fig. 53: Identifying Rack Guide Screw Tightening Angle With Torque Specification 
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5. Retighten the rack guide screw to 6 N.m (0.6 kgf.m, 4 lbf.ft), then back it off to the specified angle. 

Specified return angle: 20 ° max.  

6. Hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench, and tighten the locknut by hand until it's fully seated. 

7. Install the locknut wrench on the locknut (B), continue to hold the rack guide screw stationary and tighten 

the locknut an additional 30° with the locknut wrench.  

8. Check for unusual steering effort through the complete turning range.  

9. Check the steering wheel rotational play and the power assist (see POWER ASSIST CHECK ).  

STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL

NOTE:

If more than 5 minutes has passed after applying the sealant, remove the 
old sealant and residue, and reapply new sealant.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element