Honda Element. Manual — part 307

2. Check the driveshaft (D) for cracks and damage. If any damage is found, replace the driveshaft.

3. Check the inboard joint (E) and the outboard joint (F) for cracks and damage. If any damage is found,

replace the inboard joint or the outboard joint as an assembly.

4. Hold the inboard joint and turn the front wheel by hand, then make sure the joint is not excessively loose.

If necessary, replace the inboard joint or the outboard joint as an assembly.

FRONT DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.

2. Remove the front wheels.

3. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove and discard the nut.

Fig. 4: Identifying Front Driveshaft Parts Location
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4. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer:

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Manual transmission (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT )

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Automatic transmission (see ATF REPLACEMENT )

5. Separate the front stabilizer link from the lower arm (see step 3 in STABILIZER LINK

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

6. Remove the lock pin from the lower arm ball joint castle nut, and remove the nut, then separate the ball

joint from the lower arm using the ball joint thread protector and remover (see step 10 in
KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).

7. Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub using a

plastic hammer.

NOTE:

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To avoid damaging the ball joint, install the ball joint thread protector
onto the threads of the ball joint.

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Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the
remover.

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2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element

Fig. 5: Pulling Front Wheel Hub
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8. Right driveshaft: Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift and a hammer.

Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.

Fig. 6: Pulling Driveshaft
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9. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the transmission housing with a prybar. Remove the

driveshaft as an assembly.

NOTE:

Do not pull on the driveshaft (B) or the inboard joint may come apart.

NOTE:

Do not pull on the driveshaft (B) or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull
the driveshaft straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element

Fig. 7: Prying Inboard Joint
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FRONT DRIVESHAFT DISASSEMBLY

Special Tools Required

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Threaded adapter, 24 x 1.5 mm 07XAC-001020A

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Slide hammer, 5/8"-18 UNF, commercially available

INBOARD JOINT SIDE

1. Remove the set ring (A) from the inboard joint (B) (left driveshaft).

Fig. 8: Identifying Set Ring And Inboard Joint (Left Driveshaft)
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2. Remove the boot bands. Be careful not to damage the boot and dynamic damper.

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If the boot band is a welded type (A), cut the boot band.

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If the boot band is a double loop type (B), lift up the band end (C), and push it into the clip (D).

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If the boot band is a low profile type (E), pinch the boot band using commercially available boot
band pliers (F).

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element

Welded type

Fig. 9: Identifying Boot Bands (Welded Type)
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Double loop type

Fig. 10: Identifying Boot Bands (Double Loop Type)
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Low profile type

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element