Honda Element. Manual - part 312

Fig. 44: Tapping Thread Section 
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7. Check the alignment of the paint mark (A) you made with the outboard joint rim (B). 

Fig. 45: Checking Alignment Of Paint Mark And Outboard Joint Rim 
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8. Pack the outboard joint (A) with the remaining joint grease included in the new outboard boot set. 

 

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Fig. 46: Applying Grease On Outboard Joint 
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9. Fit the boot (A) ends onto the driveshaft (B) and the outboard joint (C). 

Fig. 47: Identifying Boot Ends Onto Driveshaft And Outboard Joint 
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10. Close the ear portion (A) of the band with commercially available boot band pliers Kent-Moore J-35910 

or equivalent (B). 

 

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Fig. 48: Banding Ear Portion 
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11. Check the clearance between the closed ear portion of the band. If the clearance is not within the 

standard, close the ear portion of the band tighter. 

Fig. 49: Checking Clearance Between Closed Ear Portion Of Band 
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12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 for the band on the other end of the boot.  

FRONT DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION 

1. Apply grease about 5 g (0.18 oz) to the contact area (A) of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing. 

NOTE:

Before starting installation, make sure the mating surfaces of the joint and the 
splined section are not dusty or dirty.

NOTE:

The paste helps to prevent noise and vibration.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element

  

Fig. 50: Identifying Contact Area Of Outboard Joint And Front Wheel Bearing 
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2. Install a new set ring (A) onto the set ring groove of the driveshaft (left driveshaft) (B). 

Fig. 51: Identifying Set Ring And Driveshaft 
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3. Apply 0.5- 1.0 g (0.02-0.04 oz) of grease to the whole splined surface (A) of the right driveshaft. After 

applying grease, remove the grease from the splined grooves at intervals of 2-3 splines and from the set 
ring groove (B) so that air can bleed from the intermediate shaft. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element