Honda Element. Manual - part 317

Fig. 83: Identifying Driveshaft With Vinyl Tape 
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8. Remove the outboard boot. Be careful not to damage the boot.  

9. Remove the vinyl tape.  

REAR DRIVESHAFT REASSEMBLY 

EXPLODED VIEW 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element

  

Fig. 84: Exploded View Of Rear Driveshaft 
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INBOARD JOINT SIDE 

1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damaging the inboard boot. 

NOTE:

Refer to the EXPLODED VIEW, as needed, during this procedure.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element

  

Fig. 85: Identifying Splines With Vinyl Tape 
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2. Install the inboard boot onto the driveshaft, then remove the vinyl tape. Be careful not to damage the 

inboard boot.  

3. Install the spider (A) onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (B) you made on the spider and the end of 

the driveshaft. 

Fig. 86: Identifying Mark On Spider 
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4. Install the new circlip (C) into the driveshaft groove. Always rotate the circlip in its groove to make sure 

it is fully seated.  

5. Fit the rollers (A) onto the spider (B) with their high shoulders facing outward and note these items: 

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Reinstall the rollers in their original positions on the spider by aligning the marks (C) you made.  

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Hold the driveshaft pointed up to prevent the rollers from falling off. 

NOTE:

If you are installing a new joint, install the spider aligning its position to 
differ by 60° from the position of the outboard side spider.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element

  

Fig. 87: Identifying Mark On Rollers And Spider 
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6. Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease included in the new inboard boot set. 

Fig. 88: Applying Grease On Inboard Boot Set 
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7. Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft and note these items: 



Reinstall the inboard joint onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (A) you made on the inboard 
joint and the rollers.  



Hold the driveshaft so the inboard joint is pointing up to prevent it from falling off. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element