Honda Element. Manual — part 621

Fig. 17: Identifying Reference Marks On Front Subframe And Mounting Bolts
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28. Remove the clutch cover (A).

Fig. 18: Identifying Clutch Cover
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29. Remove the front engine mount (A).

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Fig. 19: Identifying Front Engine Mount
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30. Support the transmission (A) with a transmission jack (B), then remove the four lower transmission

mounting bolts (C).

Fig. 20: Identifying Transmission, Transmission Jack And Lower Transmission Mounting Bolts
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31. Pull the transmission away from the engine until the transmission mainshaft clears the clutch pressure

plate.

32. Slowly lower the transmission about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and electrical wiring

are disconnected and free from the transmission, then lower it all the way.

33. Remove the rear transmission mount (A) and the rear transmission mount bracket (B).

4WD

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Fig. 21: Identifying Rear Transmission Mount And Rear Transmission Mount Bracket (4WD)
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2WD

Fig. 22: Identifying Rear Transmission Mount And Rear Transmission Mount Bracket (2WD)
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34. Remove the release fork boot (A) from the clutch housing (B).

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Fig. 23: Identifying Release Fork Boot And Clutch Housing
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35. Remove the release fork (C) from the clutch housing by squeezing the release fork set spring (D) with

pliers. Remove the release bearing (E).

TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

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Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566 *

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Engine hanger/adapter VSB02C000015 *

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Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 *

*These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 1-888-424-6857.

1. Make sure the two dowel pins (A) are installed in the clutch housing.

Fig. 24: Identifying Dowel Pins And Clutch Housing
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2. Install the release fork, the release bearing, and the boot (see step 4 in CLUTCH REPLACEMENT ).

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Element