Honda Element. Manual — part 761

Fig. 68: Exploded View Of Steering Gearbox Overhaul With Torque Specifications
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Special Tools Required

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Pilot collar 07GAF-PH70100

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Driver handle 07NAD-SR30101

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Cylinder end seal remover attachment 07NAD-SR30200 or 07NAD-SR3020A

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Valve seal ring sizing tool 07NAG-SR30900 or 07NAG-SR3090A

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Sleeve seal ring guide 07YAG-S2X0100

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Locknut wrench 07ZAA-S5A0100

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element

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Driver, 27 mm 07ZAF-S5A0100

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Sleeve seal ring sizing tool, 36 mm 07ZAG-S5A0100

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Valve seal ring guide 07ZAG-S5A0200

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Piston seal ring guide, 42 mm 07ZAG-S7A0100

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Piston seal ring sizing tool, 42 mm 07ZAG-S7A0200

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Attachment, 32 x 35 mm 07746-0010100

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Driver 07749-0010000

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Cylinder end seal slider, 23 mm 07974-6890801 or 07974-689080A

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Pincers, Oetiker 1098, or equivalent, commercially available

Removal

1. Remove the steering gearbox (see STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL ).

Disassembly

2. Remove cylinder lines (A) and return line joint (B) from the gearbox.

Fig. 69: Removing Cylinder Lines And Return Line Joint From Gearbox
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3. Drain the fluid from the cylinder fittings by slowly moving the steering rack back and forth.

4. Unbend the lock washers (A).

NOTE:

Refer to the EXPLODED VIEW as needed during this procedure.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element

Fig. 70: Identifying Lock Washers
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5. Hold the bracket (A) with a wrench, and unscrew both tie-rods (B) with a wrench. Remove the lock

washers.

Fig. 71: Identifying Bracket And Tie-Rods
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6. Remove the stop washer (A), the 12 mm flange bolts (B), O-rings (C), and bracket (D) from the steering

gearbox.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element

Fig. 72: Removing Stop Washer Flange Bolts, O-Rings And Bracket From Steering Gearbox
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7. Remove the boot guard (A) by removing the 8 mm flange bolt (C) on the rack end.

Fig. 73: Removing 8 Mm Flange Bolt On Rack End
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8. Remove the boot band (D) and clip (E). Pull the boot B away from the end of the steering gearbox.

Remove the rack end plug (F).

9. Loosen the locknut (A), then remove the rack guide screw (B), spring (C), and rack guide (D) from the

steering gearbox.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 STEERING Steering - Element