Honda Element. Manual — part 724

DISASSEMBLY

1. Compress the damper spring, then remove the self-locking nut (A) while holding the damper shaft (B)

with a hex wrench (C). Do not compress the spring more than necessary to remove the nut.

Fig. 34: Removing Self-Locking Nut With Hex Wrench
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2. Release the pressure from the strut spring compressor, then disassemble the damper as shown in

Exploded View.

INSPECTION

1. Reassemble all the parts, except for the damper spring.

2. Compress the damper assembly by hand, and check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both

compression and extension. The damper; should extend smoothly and constantly when compression is
released. If it does not, the gas is leaking and the damper should be replaced.

Fig. 35: Compressing Damper Assembly By Hand

to the manufacturer's instructions.

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3. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding during these tests.

REASSEMBLY

1. Compress the damper spring with the strut spring compressor.

2. Install all the parts except the damper mounting washer and self-locking nut onto the damper unit by

referring to the EXPLODED VIEW. Align the bottom of the spring (A) and the stepped part of the lower
spring seat (B), and align the damper mounting base as shown.

Fig. 36: Aligning Bottom Of Spring And Stepped Part Of Lower Spring Seat
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3. Align the bottom (A) of the damper and the damper mounting base (B) as shown so that the indent mark

(C) on it is toward the inside of the vehicle.

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2007-08 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Element

Fig. 37: Aligning Bottom Of Damper And Damper Mounting Base With Indent Mark
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4. Install the damper mounting washer (A) and a new 10 mm self-locking nut (B).

Fig. 38: Identifying Damper Mounting Washer With Self-Locking Nut With Torque Specification
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5. Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench (C), and tighten the 10 mm self-locking nut to the specified

torque value.

6. Remove the damper assembly from the strut spring compressor.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Element

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT

Seats - Element

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

Fig. 1: Identifying Seats Components
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FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

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2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Seats - Element

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Seats - Element