Honda Element. Manual — part 281

press.

3. Install the conical spring washer (K) and locknut (L), then tighten the locknut to 29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 22

lbf.ft).

4. Turn the secondary shaft assembly upside down, and set the dial indicator (A) on the 1st gear (B).

Fig. 469: Setting Dial Indicator On 1st Gear
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5. Lift 1st gear (A) up while holding the secondary shaft, and use the dial indicator (B) to read the 1st gear

axial clearance.

Standard: 0.04-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in.)

Fig. 470: Measuring 1st Gear Axial Clearance
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6. Measure the 1st gear axial clearance in at least three places while moving 1st gear. Use the average as the

actual clearance.

7. If the clearance is out of standard, remove the 40 x 51.5 mm thrust washer and measure its thickness.

8. Select and install a new thrust washer, then recheck.

THRUST WASHER, 40 x 51.5 mm

THRUST WASHER THICKNESS SPECIFICATIONS

9. After replacing the thrust washer, make sure the clearance is within standard.

10. Disassemble the shaft and gears.

IDLER GEAR SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Remove the snap ring (A), cotter retainer (B), and cotters (C). Do not distort the snap ring.

Fig. 471: Identifying Snap Ring, Cotter Retainer And Cotters
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2. Remove the idler gear shaft/idler gear assembly (D) from the transmission housing.

3. Check the snap ring and cotter retainer for wear and damage. Replace them if they are worn, distorted, or

damaged.

No.

Part Number

Thickness

1

90503-RCT-000

4.80 mm (0.189 in.)

2

90504-RCT-000

4.85 mm (0.191 in.)

3

90505-RCT-000

4.90 mm (0.193 in.)

4

90506-RCT-000

4.95 mm (0.195 in.)

5

90507-RCT-000

5.00 mm (0.197 in.)

6

90508-RCT-000

5.05 mm (0.199 in.)

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4. Install the idler gear and shaft in the reverse order of removal.

IDLER GEAR/IDLER GEAR SHAFT REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required



Driver 07749-0010000



Attachment, 32 x 35 mm 07746-0010100

1. Remove the snap ring from the idler gear/idler shaft assembly.

Fig. 472: Identifying Snap Ring And Idler Gear/Idler Shaft Assembly
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2. Remove the idler gear shaft (A) from the idler gear (B) with the driver, 32 x 35 mm attachment, and a

press.

Fig. 473: Identifying Idler Gear Shaft And Idler Gear With Driver
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3. Replace the idler gear or idler gear shaft, and attach the idler gear shaft to the idler gear.

Fig. 474: Identifying Idler Gear Shaft And Idler Gear
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4. Install the idler gear shaft (A) in the idler gear (B) with the driver, 32 x 35 mm attachment, and a press.

Fig. 475: Identifying Idler Gear Shaft In Idler Gear With Driver
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5. Install the snap ring.

CLUTCH DISASSEMBLY

Special Tools Required



Clutch spring compressor attachment 07LAE-PX40100 or 07HAE-PL50101



Clutch spring compressor bolt assembly 07GAE-PG40200 or 07GAE-PG4020A

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