Honda Element. Manual - part 648

2. Select the 35 mm thrust shim if the tapered roller bearing on the transfer output shaft is replaced. Measure 

the thickness of the replacement bearing and the existing bearing, and calculate the difference of the 
bearing thickness. Adjust the thickness of the existing 35 mm thrust shim by the amount of the difference 
in bearing thickness, and select the replacement 35 mm thrust shim from the table. 

Transfer Gear Backlash Inspection and Transfer Gear Tooth Contact Inspection  

3. Install the 35 mm thrust shim (A) on the transfer output shaft (B), then install the 62 mm tapered roller 

bearing (C) using the driver handle (D), 35 mm I.D. attachment (E), and a press. 

Fig. 203: Installing Thrust Shim, Transfer Output Shaft And Tapered Roller Bearing With Driver 
Handle 
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4. Install the 50 mm tapered roller bearing (A) in the transfer housing. 

L

41372-PS3-000 1.05 mm (0.041 in.)

M

41373-PS3-000 1.08 mm (0.043 in.)

N

41374-PS3-000 1.11 mm (0.044 in.)

 

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Fig. 204: Installing Tapered Roller Bearing In Transfer Housing 
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5. Install the new oil seal (B) in the transfer housing using the oil seal driver attachment (C) and driver (D). 

6. Install the transfer output shaft (A) in the transfer housing (B). 

Fig. 205: Identifying Transfer Output Shaft In Transfer Housing 
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7. Install the companion flange (A), new conical spring washer (B), and new locknut (C) on the transfer 

output shaft (D). 

NOTE:

Install the oil seal in the direction shown.

NOTE:

Do not install the transfer spacer in this step. A

NOTE:



Do not install the O-ring and the back-up ring in this step.  



Install the conical spring washer in the direction shown.  



Coat the threads of the locknut and the shaft with manual 

 

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8. Securely clamp the transfer housing (A) in a bench vise (B) with wood blocks. Then install the holder 

handle (C) and companion flange holder (D) on the companion flange. 

Fig. 207: Installing Holder Handle And Companion Flange Holder 
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9. Tighten the locknut while measuring the starting torque so the starting torque is within 0.98-1.39 N.m 

(10.0-14.2 kgf.cm, 8.7-12.3 lbf.in.). 

Starting Torque: 0.98-1.39 N.m (10.0-14.2 kgf.cm, 8.7-12.3 lbf.in.)  

10. Install the transfer shaft assembly (A) in the transfer holder (B), then install the transfer drive gear (C), 

transfer collar (D), 25 mm thrust shim (E), 57 mm tapered roller bearing (F), new conical spring washer 
(G), and new transfer shaft locknut (H) on the transfer shaft assembly. 

transmission fluid (MTF) before installing the locknut. 

Fig. 206: Identifying Companion Flange, Conical Spring Washer And 
Locknut 
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NOTE:

Do not stake the locknut in this step.

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element

  

11. Hold the transfer shaft assembly (A) with a 14 mm hex wrench (B) clamped in a bench vise, and tighten 

the transfer shaft locknut. 

Torque: 118 N.m (12.0 kgf.m, 86.8 lbf.ft)  

Fig. 209: Identifying Transfer Shaft Assembly And Hex Wrench 
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NOTE:



Coat the threads of the locknut and the shaft with MTF before 
installing the locknut.  



Install the conical spring washer in the direction shown. 

Fig. 208: Identifying Transfer Shaft Assembly, Transfer Holder And 
Transfer Drive Gear 
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NOTE:

Do not stake the locknut in this step.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element