Honda Element. Manual — part 631

Fig. 89: Identifying 5th Synchro Hub, Synchro Ring Fingers Grooves And 5th Synchro Hub
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12. Install the 5th synchro hub (A) using the 40 mm I.D. driver (B) and 30 mm I.D. attachment (C).

Fig. 90: Identifying 5th Synchro Hub
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13. Install the 5th synchro sleeve.

14. Install the synchro spring (A).

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Fig. 91: Identifying Synchro Spring, Synchro Ring, Synchro Ring Fingers And 5th Synchro Hub
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15. Install the synchro ring (B) by aligning the synchro ring fingers (C) with the grooves in the 5th synchro

hub (D).

16. Install the MBS distance collar and the tapered cone ring.

17. Install the new angular ball bearing (A) using the 40 mm I.D. driver (B), 30 mm I.D. attachment (C), and

a press (D).

Fig. 92: Installing Angular Ball Bearing
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COUNTERSHAFT ASSEMBLY CLEARANCE INSPECTION

1. Measure the clearance between 1st gear (A) and the distance collar (B) with a feeler gauge (C). If the

clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 2.

Standard: 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)

Service Limit: 0.25 mm (0.010 in.)

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Fig. 93: Measuring Clearance Between 1st Gear And Distance Collar With Feeler Gauge
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2. Measure the length of the distance collar as shown.

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If the length is not within the standard, replace the distance collar.

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If the length is within the standard, go to step 3.

Standard: 23.03-23.08 mm (0.907-0.909 in.)

Fig. 94: Identifying Length Of Distance Collar
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3. Measure the thickness of 1st gear.

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If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace 1st gear.

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If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 1st/2nd synchro hub and reverse gear as a set.

Standard: 22.92-22.97 mm (0.902-0.904 in.)

Service Limit: 22.87 mm (0.900 in.)

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Fig. 95: Identifying Thickness Of 1st Gear
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4. Measure the clearance between 2nd gear (A) and 3rd gear (B) with a feeler gauge (C). If the clearance is

more than the service limit, go to step 5.

Standard: 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)

Service Limit: 0.25 mm (0.010 in.)

Fig. 96: Measuring Clearance Between 2nd Gear And 3rd Gear With Feeler Gauge
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5. Measure the length of the distance collar.

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If the length is not within the standard, replace the distance collar.

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If the length is within the standard, go to step 6.

Standard: 28.03-28.08 mm (1.104-1.106 in.)

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