Honda Element. Manual - part 303

Fig. 611: Measuring Transfer Gear Backlash 
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18. Measure the transfer gear backlash. 

Standard: 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)  

19. Remove the transfer holder, and check the transfer drive gear tooth contact pattern. 

Fig. 612: Correct Tooth Contact Pattern 
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Fig. 613: Incorrect Tooth Contact Patterns 
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20. If the backlash measurement is out of standard, adjust the backlash with the 35 mm thrust shim and 

recheck. Do not use more than two 35 mm thrust shims to adjust the backlash.  

21. If the transfer gear tooth contact is incorrect, adjust the tooth contact with the 25 mm or 35 mm thrust 

shim. Do not use more than two of each thrust shim to adjust the tooth contact. 

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Toe Contact 

Use a thinner 35 mm thrust shim to move the transfer output shaft away from the transfer drive 
gear. Because this movement causes the transfer gear backlash to change, move the transfer drive 
gear toward the transfer output shaft to adjust the transfer gear backlash as follows: 



Reduce the thickness of the 25 mm thrust shim.  

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Increase the thickness of the 75 mm thrust shim by the amount you reduced the thickness of 
the 25 mm thrust shim.  

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Heel Contact 

Use a thicker 35 mm thrust shim to move the transfer output shaft toward the transfer drive gear. 
Because this movement causes the transfer gear backlash to change, move the transfer drive gear 
away from the transfer output shaft to adjust the transfer gear backlash as follows: 



Increase the thickness of the 25 mm thrust shim. 

 

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

Reduce the thickness of the 75 mm thrust shim by the amount you increased the 25 mm 
thrust shim.  

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Flank Contact 

Use a thicker 25 mm thrust shim to move the transfer drive gear away from the transfer output 
shaft. Face contact must be adjusted within the limits of the transfer gear backlash. If the backlash 
exceeds the limits, adjust as described under Toe Contact. 

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Face Contact 

Use a thinner 25 mm thrust shim to move the transfer drive gear toward the transfer output shaft. 
Flank contact must be adjusted within the limits of the transfer gear backlash. If the backlash 
exceeds the limits, adjust as described under Heel Contact. 

THRUST SHIM, 25 mm  

THRUST SHIM THICKNESS SPECIFICATION 

22. Remove the transfer holder (A) from the transfer housing (B) after adjusting the transfer gear backlash or 

transfer gear tooth contact. 

Shim No.

Part Number

Thickness

1.70

29411-P1C-000

1.70 mm (0.067 in.)

1.73

29412-P1C-000

1.73 mm (0.068 in.)

1.76

29413-P1C-000

1.76 mm (0.069 in.)

1.79

29414-P1C-000

1.79 mm (0.070 in.)

1.82

29415-P1C-000

1.82 mm (0.072 in.)

1.85

29416-P1C-000

1.85 mm (0.073 in.)

1.88

29417-P1C-000

1.88 mm (0.074 in.)

1.91

29418-P1C-000

1.91 mm (0.075 in.)

1.94

29419-P1C-000

1.94 mm (0.076 in.)

1.97

29420-P1C-000

1.97 mm (0.078 in.)

2.00

29421-P1C-000

2.00 mm (0.079 in.)

2.03

29422-P1C-000

2.03 mm (0.080 in.)

2.06

29423-P1C-000

2.06 mm (0.081 in.)

2.09

29424-P1C-000

2.09 mm (0.082 in.)

2.12

29425-P1C-000

2.12 mm (0.083 in.)

2.15

29426-P1C-000

2.15 mm (0.085 in.)

2.18

29427-P1C-000

2.18 mm (0.086 in.)

2.21

29428-P1C-000

2.21 mm (0.087 in.)

2.24

29429-P1C-000

2.24 mm (0.088 in.)

 

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Fig. 614: Identifying Transfer Holder And Transfer Housing 
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23. Secure the transfer housing (A) in a bench vise (B) with soft jaws. To prevent damage to the transfer 

housing, always use soft jaws or equivalent materials between the transfer housing and the vise. 

Fig. 615: Securing Transfer Housing In Bench Vise 
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24. Install the companion flange holder and holder handle on the companion flange, then loosen the locknut. 

Remove the companion flange holder and the holder handle.  

25. Remove the locknut (A), conical spring washer (B), and companion flange (C) from the transfer output 

shaft (D). 

 

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