Honda Element. Manual — part 309

Fig. 21: Identifying Dynamic Damper
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4. Adjust the position of the new dynamic damper to these measurements.

Fig. 22: Identifying Position Of Dynamic Damper
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5. Install the dynamic damper band (see step 10 ).

6. Install the inboard joint (see INBOARD JOINT SIDE ).

FRONT DRIVESHAFT REASSEMBLY

EXPLODED VIEW

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2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element

Fig. 23: Exploded View Of Front Driveshaft
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Special Tools Required

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Boot band tool, KD-3191 or equivalent, commercially available

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Boot band pliers, Kent-Moore J-35910 or equivalent, commercially available

INBOARD JOINT SIDE

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

NOTE:

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

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2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element

Fig. 24: 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. 25: Identifying Spider And Circlip
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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.

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2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element

Fig. 26: Identifying Rollers And Spider
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6. Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease included in the new inboard boot set.

Fig. 27: Applying Joint Grease On Inboard Joint
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7. Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft and note these items:

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

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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