Honda Element. Manual — part 313

Fig. 52: Identifying Splined Surface And Ring Grove
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4. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent or brake cleaner,

and dry with compressed air.

5. Insert the inboard end (A) of the driveshaft into the differential (B) or intermediate shaft (C) until the set

ring (D) locks in the groove (E).

Fig. 53: Inserting Inboard End Of Driveshaft Into Differential
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6. Install the outboard joint (A) into the front wheel hub (B).

Fig. 54: Installing Outboard Joint Into Front Wheel Hub
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NOTE:

Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.

NOTE:

Insert the driveshaft horizontally to prevent damaging the differential oil
seal.

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7. Clean off any grease contamination from the ball joint threads, then install the knuckle (A) onto the lower

arm (B). Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot (C). Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at
the ball joint. Torque the new castle nut (D) to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far
enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole.

8. Install the new lock pin (E) into the ball joint pin hole as shown.

9. Connect the front stabilizer link to the lower arm (see step 4 in STABILIZER LINK

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

10. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the new spindle nut (A).

Fig. 56: Applying Engine Oil To Seating Surface Of Spindle Nut With Specification
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NOTE:

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Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or cracked.

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Do not align the nut by loosening it.

Fig. 55: Identifying Knuckle Onto Lower Arm With Torque
Specifications
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11. Install a new spindle nut, then tighten the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut

shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.

12. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the front wheel, then install the front wheel.

13. Turn the front wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and

surrounding parts.

14. Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid:

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Manual transmission (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT )

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Automatic transmission (see ATF REPLACEMENT )

15. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

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

17. Test-drive the vehicle.

INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL

1. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer:

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Manual transmission (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT )

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Automatic transmission (see ATF REPLACEMENT )

2. Remove the right driveshaft (see FRONT DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ).

3. Remove the heat cover (A).

Fig. 57: Identifying Heat Cover
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4. Remove the flange bolt (A) and two dowel bolts (B).

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Fig. 58: Identifying Flange Bolt And Dowel Bolts
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5. Remove the intermediate shaft (A) from the differential. Hold the intermediate shaft horizontally until it

is clear of the differential to prevent damaging the differential oil seal (B).

Fig. 59: Identifying Intermediate Shaft And Differential Oil Seal
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INTERMEDIATE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY

Special Tools Required

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Half shaft base 07NAF-SR30101

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Oil seal driver 07947-SB00100

1. Remove the set ring (A), outer seal (B), and external snap ring (C).

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