Honda Element. Manual - part 283

Fig. 484: Setting Clutch Spring Compressor Attachment On Spring Retainer 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

13. If either end of the clutch spring compressor attachment is set over an area of the spring retainer which is 

unsupported by the return spring, the retainer may be damaged. 

Fig. 485: Identifying Clutch Spring Compressor Attachment Set Area Of Spring Retainer 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

14. Compress the return spring until the snap ring can be removed. 

Fig. 486: Compressing Return Spring Until Snap Ring

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

15. Remove the snap ring with snap ring pliers. 

Fig. 487: Identifying Snap Ring With Snap Ring Pliers 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

16. Remove the clutch spring compressor attachment and clutch spring compressor bolt assembly.  

17. Remove the snap ring (A), spring retainer (B), and return spring (C). 

Fig. 488: Identifying Snap Ring, Spring Retainer And Return Spring 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

18. Wrap a shop rag around the clutch drum (A), and apply air pressure to the fluid passage to remove the 

piston (B). Place a finger tip on the other passage while applying air pressure. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 489: Applying Air Pressure To Fluid Passage 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

19. Remove the piston, then remove the O-rings from the 4th and 5th clutch pistons. 

Fig. 490: Identifying O-Rings And 4th And 5th Clutch Pistons 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

20. Remove the piston, then remove the O-ring from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd clutch drum, and remove the O-

ring from each clutch piston. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 491: Identifying O-Ring From 1st, 2nd, And 3rd Clutch Drum 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

CLUTCH INSPECTION 

1. Inspect the 4th and 5th clutch pistons and clutch piston check valves (A). 

Fig. 492: Identifying Clutch Piston Check Valves 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. If the clutch piston check valve is loose or damaged, replace the clutch piston.  

3. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage.  

4. Check the oil seal (A) on the spring retainer of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd clutches for wear, damage, and 

peeling. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element