Honda Element. Manual — part 320

Fig. 104: Measuring Propeller Shaft Runout
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8. If the runout on either propeller shaft exceeds the service limit, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL

1. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

2. Remove the No. 1 propeller shaft protector (A).

Fig. 105: Identifying No. 1 Propeller Shaft Protector
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3. Remove the No. 2 propeller shaft protector (A).

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Fig. 106: Identifying No. 2 Propeller Shaft Protector
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4. Make a reference mark (A) across the No. 1 propeller shaft (B) and transfer companion flange (C).

Fig. 107: Identifying Reference Mark On No. 1 Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange
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5. Remove the propeller shaft mounting bolts (D), then separate the No. 1 propeller shaft from the transfer

assembly.

6. Remove the center support bearing mounting bolts.

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Fig. 108: Identifying Center Support Bearing Mounting Bolts
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7. Make a reference mark (A) across the No. 2 propeller shaft (B) and rear differential companion flange

(C).

Fig. 109: Identifying Reference Mark On No. 2 Propeller Shaft And Rear Differential Companion
Flange
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8. Remove the propeller shaft mounting bolts (D). Separate the No. 2 propeller shaft from the rear

differential, then remove the propeller shaft assembly.

PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION

1. Install the No. 2 propeller shaft (A) onto the rear differential (B) by aligning the reference mark (C) you

made, then install new propeller shaft mounting bolts.

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Fig. 110: Identifying Mark On No. 2 Propeller Shaft And Rear Differential With Torque
Specification
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2. Install the new center support bearing mounting bolts.

Fig. 111: Identifying Center Support Bearing Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification
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3. Install the No. 1 propeller shaft (A) onto the transfer assembly (B) by aligning the reference mark (C) you

made, then install new propeller shaft mounting bolts.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element