Honda Element. Manual — part 759

Special Tools Required

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Ball joint thread protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100

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Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202

Note these items during removal:

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Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off the valve body unit, its lines, and the end of the
gearbox. Blow dry with compressed air.

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Be sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint. Damage to the cable reel can
occur.

1. Drain the power steering fluid (see FLUID REPLACEMENT ).

2. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system.

3. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF, then disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

4. Raise the front of vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND

SUPPORT POINTS ).

5. Remove the front wheels.

6. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).

7. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

8. Remove the steering joint bolts, and disconnect the steering joint by moving the steering joint (A) toward

the column.

Fig. 54: Identifying Steering Joint
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9. Remove the center guide from the top of the pinion shaft (B) (if equipped), and discard it.

10. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod ball joint nut (B), and loosen the nut.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element

Fig. 55: Removing Cotter Pin From Tie-Rod Ball Joint Nut
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11. Separate the tie-rod ball joint and damper steering arm using the ball joint thread protector and ball joint

remover (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).

12. Remove the P/S heat shield (A).

Fig. 56: Removing P/S Heat Shield
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13. Remove the engine wire harness clamp and clip (A) from the two mounting brackets.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element

Fig. 57: Removing Engine Wire Harness Clamp And Clip From Two Mounting Brackets
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14. Loosen the adjustable hose clamp (A) and disconnect the return hose (B).

Fig. 58: Disconnecting Return Hose
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15. Loosen the 14 mm flare nut (C), and disconnect the inlet line (D).

16. Open the hose holders (A) on the return hose, and remove the return hose clamp bolt (B).

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element

Fig. 59: Removing Return Hose Clamp Bolt
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17. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector (A).

Fig. 60: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector
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18. Remove the inlet line (B) on the P/S line mounting bracket (C), and move it aside.

19. Remove the body stiffener (A).

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element