Honda Element. Manual — part 467

Fig. 37: Identifying Front Leg Assembly, Hook, And Wing Nut

10. Remove the chain hoist and universal eyelet, then raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.

11. Install the A/C compressor.

Fig. 38: Identifying A/C Compressor And Bolts

12. Attach the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the subframe by hanging the belt (A) over the front of

the subfame (B), then secure the belt with its stop (C). Raise the subframe up to the body with a jack.

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Fig. 39: Attaching Subframe Adapter To Subframe By Hanging Belt

13. Loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts (four). Remove the jack and the subframe adapter.

14. Align the reference marks (A) with the center of the subframe mounting bolts (B), then torque the

subframe mounting bolts (four) to the specified torque.

Fig. 40: Aligning Reference Marks With Center Of Subframe Mounting Bolts (With Torque
Specifications)

15. Torque the front mount mounting bolt.

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Fig. 41: Identifying Front Mount Mounting Bolt (With Torque Specifications)

16. Torque the rear mount mounting bolts.

Fig. 42: Identifying Rear Mount Mounting Bolts (With Torque Specifications)

17. 4WD model: Install the propeller shaft on the transfer assembly:

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Manual transmission (see step 3 in TRANSFER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION )

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Automatic transmission (see step 18 in TRANSFER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION )

18. A/T model: Install the shift cable (see step 25 in TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).

19. Install a new set ring on the end of the left driveshaft and the intermediate shaft then install the

driveshafts. Make sure the ring "clicks" into place on the differential and the right driveshaft.

20. Connect the suspension knuckle ball joints (see LOWER ARM REPLACEMENT ).

21. Connect the stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

22. Install the three way catalytic converter (TWO assembly (A) using new gaskets (B).

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Fig. 43: Identifying Three Way Catalytic Converter Assembly Bolts (With Torque Specifications)

23. Connect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector (C) and the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary

HO2S) connector (D).

24. Install the splash shield.

Fig. 44: Identifying Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor Connector

25. Install the front wheels.

26. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

27. Remove the engine support hanger and engine hanger/adapter, then install the purge joint pipe.

28. Install the upper radiator hose (A) and heater hoses (B).

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