Honda Element. Manual — part 771

1. Disconnect the tie-rod ball joint from the damper (see step 10 ).

2. Remove the boot from the tie-rod end, and wipe the old grease off the ball pin.

3. Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease.

Fig. 148: Identifying Lower Area Of Ball Pin
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4. Pack the interior of a new boot (B) and lip (C) with fresh multipurpose grease.

Note these items when installing new grease:

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Keep grease off the boot mounting area (D) and the tapered section (E) of the ball pin.

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Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot.

5. Install a new boot (A) using the attachment. The boot must not have a gap at the boot installation sections

(B). After installing the boot, check the ball pin tapered section for grease contamination, and wipe it if
necessary.

Fig. 149: Installing Boot Using Attachment
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6. Connect the tie-rod ball joint to the damper (see step 19 ).

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7. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).

GEARBOX MOUNT CUSHION REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the steering gearbox (see STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL ).

2. Position the 34 mm socket wrench (A) on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer (B), a 10 x

105 mm flange bolt (C) and a 10 mm nut (D) as shown.

Fig. 150: Positioning Socket Wrench On Flange Part Of Gearbox Housing With A Washer
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Hold the flange bolt with a wrench, and tighten the nut with a wrench. Remove the gearbox mount

cushion (E).

4. Apply a mild soap and water solution to the new gearbox mount cushion surface (A), then place it on the

gearbox mounting cushion hole.

Fig. 151: Applying Mild Soap And Water Solution To Gearbox Mount Cushion Surface
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5. Position the 34 mm socket wrench on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer, flange bolt,

and the nut as shown.

6. Install the gearbox mount cushion by tightening the nut until the mount cushion edges (B) contact the

gearbox flange surface.

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2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element

7. Install the steering gearbox (see STEERING GEARBOX INSTALLATION ).

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Tailgate - Element

TAILGATE ADJUSTMENT

1. Loosen each bolt slightly.

2. Adjust the tailgate (A) alignment in the following sequence:

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Adjust the tailgate hinges (B) right and left, as well as up and down, using the elongated holes.

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Adjust the fit between the tailgate and tailgate opening by moving both strikers (C).

Fig. 1: Identifying Tailgate Adjustment

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2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Tailgate - Element

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2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Tailgate - Element