Honda Element. Manual — part 346

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Clutch - Element

SPECIAL TOOLS

Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tools
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COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

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Fig. 2: Identifying Clutch Component Location
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CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING

NOTE:

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Do not reuse the drained fluid. Always use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid from
an unopened container. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause
corrosion and shorten the life of the system.

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Do not mix different brands of brake fluid; they may not be compatible.

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Make sure the brake fluid is not contaminated with dirt or other foreign

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1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir is at the MAX (upper) level line (A).

Fig. 3: Identifying Brake Fluid Level In Reservoir MAX (Upper) Level Line
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2. Attach the one end of the clear tube to the bleeder screw (A), and the other end to the container of brake

fluid. Loosen the bleeder screw to allow air to escape from the system.

Fig. 4: Identifying Bleeder Screw With Torque Specification
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3. Make sure there is an adequate supply of fluid in the reservoir, then slowly pump the clutch pedal until no

more bubbles appear at the clear tube.

4. Tighten the bleeder screw securely.

matter.

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Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake
fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

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If may be necessary to limit the movement of the release fork with a block
of wood to remove all the air from the system.

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Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

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5. Refill the brake fluid in the reservoir to the MAX (upper) level line.

CLUTCH PEDAL, CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH, AND CLUTCH
INTERLOCK SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

1. Lift up the carpet (A). At the insulator cutout, measure pedal height from the right side of the pedal pad

(B).

Fig. 5: Identifying Carpet And Pedal Pad
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2. Loosen the clutch pedal position switch locknut (A), and back off the clutch pedal position switch (B)

until it no longer touches the clutch pedal (C).

NOTE:

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Check the clutch pedal position switch (see CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION
SWITCH TEST ).

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Check the clutch interlock switch (see CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH
TEST ).

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Remove the driver's side floor mat before adjusting the clutch pedal.

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The clutch is self-adjusting to compensate for wear.

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If there is no clearance between the master cylinder piston and pushrod,
the release bearing will be held against the diaphragm spring, which can
result in clutch slippage or other clutch problems.

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