Honda Element. Manual - part 770

Fig. 142: Installing Return Hose Clamp On Steering Gearbox With Torque Specification 
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15. Install the return hose on the hose holders (D) securely.  

16. Tighten the 14 mm flare nut (A) to the specified torque value, and tighten the adjustable hose clamp (B) 

(see POWER STEERING HOSE, LINE, AND PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ). 

Fig. 143: Installing Return Hose On Hose Holders With Torque Specification 
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17. Reinstall the engine wire harness clamp and clip (A) to the mounting brackets. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element

  

Fig. 144: Installing Engine Wire Harness Clamp And Clip To Mounting Brackets 
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18. Install the P/S heat shield (A). 

Fig. 145: Installing P/S Heat Shield With Torque Specification 
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19. Wipe off any grease or contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads. Reconnect the tie-

rod end (A) to the damper steering arms. Install the 12 mm nut (B), and tighten it to the specified torque 
value. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element

  

Fig. 146: Connecting Tie-Rod End To Damper Steering Arms With Torque Specification 
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20. Install a new cotter pin (C), and bend it as shown (D)or(E).  

21. Insert the upper end of the steering joint (A) onto the steering shaft (B) (line up the bolt hole (C) with the 

flat portion (D) on the shaft). 

Fig. 147: Inserting Upper End Of Steering Joint Onto Steering Shaft With Torque Specification 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element

  

22. Slip the lower end of the steering joint (E) onto the pinion shaft (F) (line up the bolt hole with the groove 

(G) around the shaft), and loosely install the lower joint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt is securely 
in the groove in the pinion shaft.  

23. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated, then install the upper joint 

bolt and tighten it to the specified torque.  

24. Tighten the lower joint bolt to the specified torque.  

25. Install the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

26. Install the front wheel, then set the wheels in the straight ahead position. 

27. Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).  

28. Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed air from the system (see FLUID 

REPLACEMENT ).  

29. Reconnect the negative battery cable to the battery, and do these tasks: 

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Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then 
go off.  

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Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW 
CONTROL UNIT ).  

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Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system.  

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Set the clock.  

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Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.  

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Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.  

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Make sure the steering wheel is centered.  

30. After installation, do these checks: 

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Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to 
warm up the fluid. Check the gearbox for leaks (see FLUID LEAKAGE INSPECTION ).  

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Do the front toe inspection (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).  

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Check the steering wheel spoke angle. 

If steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel and rack are not 
centered), correct the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft serrations, then adjust the front toe by 
turning the tie-rods, if necessary. 

TIE-ROD BALL JOINT BOOT REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

Attachment, 42 mm 07QAD-P0A0100 

NOTE:

Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc 
and the inside of the wheel.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element