Honda Element. Manual - part 715

Fig. 36: Identifying Locknut, Spring Washer, Back-Up Ring, O-Ring And Companion Flange 
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8. Remove the eight mounting bolts (A) in a crisscross pattern in several steps, then remove the torque 

control differential (TCD) case (B) and the dowel pins (C). 

Fig. 37: Identifying Mounting Bolts 
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9. Remove the 30 mm shim (A) and the clutch guide (B). 

 

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2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Differential - Element

  

Fig. 38: Identifying Shim And Clutch Guide 
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10. Remove the clutch hub/plates/discs (A) and the pressure plate (B). 

Fig. 39: Identifying Clutch Hub/Plates/Discs And Pressure Plate 
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11. Remove the thrust needle bearing (A) and the oil pump driveshaft (B). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Differential - Element

  

Fig. 40: Identifying Thrust Needle Bearing And Oil Pump Driveshaft 
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12. Remove the oil pump body assembly (A), the oil pump pin (B), the collar (C), the magnet (D), and the 

fluid strainer (E). 

Fig. 41: Identifying Oil Pump Body Assembly 
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL REASSEMBLY 

EXPLODED VIEW 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Differential - Element

  

Fig. 42: Exploded View Of Rear Differential With Torque Specifications 
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Special Tools Required  

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Holder handle 07JAB-001020A  

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Companion flange holder 07RAB-TB4010B 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Differential - Element