Honda Element. Manual — part 246

Fig. 232: Identifying Front Subframe Mounting Bolts Position
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31. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe with hanging the hook of the

front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) over the front of the front subframe, then tighten the wing nut.

Fig. 233: Identifying Front Subframe Adapter (VSB02C000016)
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32. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then

attach them with the bolts securely.

33. Remove the four front subframe mounting bolts, then lower the front subframe.

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Fig. 234: Identifying Front Subframe Mounting Bolts
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34. 4WD: Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C),

then separate the propeller shaft from the transfer assembly.

Fig. 235: Identifying Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange Mounting Bolts
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35. Pry the left driveshaft out of the differential (see step 9 in FRONT DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ).

36. Remove the driveshafts from the differential and intermediate shaft.

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Fig. 236: Identifying Intermediate Shaft
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37. Remove the intermediate shaft cover (A).

Fig. 237: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Cover
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38. Remove the intermediate shaft (B). Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then tie

plastic bags over the driveshaft and intermediate shaft ends.

39. Place a jack under the transmission.

40. Remove the transmission housing upper mounting bolts.

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

Fig. 238: Identifying Transmission Housing Upper Mounting Bolts
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41. Remove the transmission mount bracket bolt (A) and nuts (B), then remove the transmission mount bolt

(C).

Fig. 239: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt And Nuts
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42. Remove the transmission housing front mounting bolts located on front lower of the transmission.

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element