Honda Element. Manual — part 273

Fig. 426: Exploded View Of Valve Body And ATF Strainer Components
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2. Remove the ATF strainer (C) (two bolts).

3. Remove the regulator valve body (D) (eight bolts).

4. Remove the stator shaft (E) and stator shaft stop (F), then remove the regulator separator plate (G) and

two dowel pins (H).

5. Remove the servo body (I) (11 bolts), then remove the separator plate (J) and two dowel pins (K).

6. Remove the cooler check valve spring (L) and valve (M), then remove the main valve body (N) (three

bolts). Do not let the check balls (O) fall out.

7. Remove the ATF pump driven gear shaft (P), then remove the ATF pump gears (Q).

8. Remove the main separator plate (R) and two dowel pins (S).

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9. Remove the ATF magnet (T), clean and reinstall it in the torque converter housing (U).

10. Clean the inlet opening (A) of the ATF strainer (B) thoroughly with compressed air, then check that it is

in good condition and that the inlet opening is not clogged.

Fig. 427: Identifying Inlet Opening Of ATF Strainer
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11. Test the ATF strainer by pouring clean ATF through the inlet opening, and replace it if it is clogged or

damaged.

12. Remove the O-rings (V) (W) from the stator shaft and ATF strainer. Install the new ones when installing

the valve bodies.

VALVE BODY REPAIR

1. Soak a sheet of # 600 abrasive paper in ATF for about 30 minutes.

2. Carefully tap the valve body so the sticking valve drops out of its bore. It may be necessary to use a small

screwdriver to pry the valve free. Be careful not to scratch the bore with the screwdriver.

3. Inspect the valve for any scuff marks. Use the ATF-soaked # 600 paper to polish off any burrs that are on

the valve, then wash the valve in solvent and dry it with compressed air.

4. Roll up half a sheet of ATF-soaked #600 paper and insert it in the valve bore of the sticking valve. Twist

the paper slightly, so that it unrolls and fits the bore tightly, then polish the bore by twisting the paper as
you push it in and out.

NOTE:

This repair is only necessary if one or more of the valves in a valve body do not
slide smoothly in their bores. Use this procedure to free the valves.

NOTE:

The valve body is aluminum and does not require much polishing to
remove any burrs.

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Fig. 428: Inserting Valve Bore Of Sticking Valve
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5. Remove the #600 paper. Thoroughly wash the entire valve body in solvent, then dry it with compressed

air.

6. Coat the valve with ATF, then drop it into its bore. It should drop to the bottom of the bore under its own

weight. If not, repeat step 4, then retest. If the valve still sticks, replace the valve body.

Fig. 429: Coating Valve With ATF Drop Into Bore
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7. Remove the valve, and thoroughly clean it and the valve body with solvent. Dry all parts with compressed

air, then reassemble using ATF as a lubricant.

VALVE BODY VALVE INSTALLATION

1. Coat all parts with ATF before assembly.

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2. Install the valves and springs in the sequence shown for the main valve body (see MAIN VALVE BODY

DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY ), regulator valve body (see REGULATOR
VALVE BODY DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY ), and servo body (see
SERVO BODY DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY ). Refer to the following
valve cap illustrations, and install each valve cap so the end shown facing up will be facing the outside of
the valve body.

Fig. 430: Identifying Valves And Springs
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3. Install all the springs and seats. Insert the spring (A) in the valve, then install the valve in the valve body

(B). Push the spring in with a screwdriver, then install the spring seat (C).

Fig. 431: Pushing Spring In With Screwdriver
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MAIN VALVE BODY DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY

1. Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent, and dry them with compressed air. Blow out all passages.

2. Do not use a magnet to remove the check balls, it may magnetize the balls.

3. Inspect the valve body for scoring and damage.

4. Check all valves for free movement. If any fail to slide freely, refer to valve body repair (see VALVE

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