Honda Element. Manual — part 762

Fig. 74: Removing Rack Guide Screw, Spring, And Rack Guide From Steering Gearbox
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10. Remove the internal snap ring (A) and backup ring (B) from the cylinder housing.

Fig. 75: Removing Internal Snap Ring And Backup Ring From Cylinder Housing
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11. Remove the two flange bolts, then remove the valve body unit (A) from the gearbox housing (B).

Remove the O-ring (C).

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Fig. 76: Removing Valve Body Unit From Gearbox Housing
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12. Remove the two boot bands (B) from boot A. Compress boot A by hand, and apply vinyl tape (C) so the

boots stay collapsed and pulled back.

Fig. 77: Removing Boot Bands From Boot
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13. Hold the gearbox housing using a C-clamp (commercially available) (A) and the wooden blocks (B) as

shown. Do not clamp the cylinder part of the housing or gearbox housing in the vise.

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Fig. 78: Holding Gearbox Housing Using C-Clamp
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14. Install the locknut wrench (A) on the lock screw (B), then loosen and remove the lock screw from inside

of the gearbox housing (C).

Fig. 79: Installing Locknut Wrench On Lock Screw
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15. Remove the locknut wrench.

16. Pull on the cylinder to remove it from the gearbox housing. Remove boot A and the slider guide (B) from

the cylinder.

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Fig. 80: Removing Boot And Slider Guide From Cylinder
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17. Check the slider guide for damage and cracks. Use vernier calipers to measure the thickness of the slider

guide. If the thickness is less than the service limit (A), replace the slider guide.

Fig. 81: Identifying Slider Guide Thickness
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18. Remove and discard the stop ring (A) on the cylinder by expanding it with snap ring pliers. Remove and

discard the lock screw (B).

Fig. 82: Removing Stop Ring On Cylinder
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19. Set the cylinder housing (A) in a press so the cylinder side points downward, then press the cylinder end

seal (B) and steering rack (C) out of the cylinder. Hold the rack to keep it from falling when pressed clear.

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