Honda Element. Manual — part 719

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Attachment, 62 x 68 mm 07746-0010500

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Driver 07749-0010000

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Hub dis/assembly tool 07965-SA70100

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Support base 07965-SD90100

KNUCKLE/HUB REPLACEMENT

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND

SUPPORT POINTS ).

2. Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheel.

Fig. 2: Identifying Rear Wheel And Wheel Nuts With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Release the parking brake lever.

4. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A).

NOTE:

The illustrations show except SC model.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Element

Fig. 3: Identifying Brake Hose Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

5. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), then hang the caliper assembly (C) from the

knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper
assembly from the undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose excessively.

6. Release the parking brake, and remove the brake disc/drum from the rear hub (see REAR BRAKE DISC

REPLACEMENT ).

7. Raise the stake (A) of the spindle nut (B), then remove and discard the nut. Remove the rear axle shaft

(C) from vehicles with 2WD.

Fig. 4: Identifying Spindle Nut With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

8. Check the rear hub for damage and cracks.

9. Remove the parking brake shoes (see PARKING BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT ).

10. Remove the parking brake cable (A) from the backing plate.

NOTE:

The parking brake cable must not be bent or distorted. This will lead to
stiff operation and premature cable failure.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Element

Fig. 5: Identifying Parking Brake Cable With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

11. Remove the wheel sensor (A) from the knuckle. Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connector.

Fig. 6: Identifying Wheel Sensor With Torque Specification
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12. Place a floor jack under the trailing arm (A) to support it.

NOTE:

Do not place the jack against the plate section of the trailing arm. Be
careful not to damage any suspension components.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Element

Fig. 7: Identifying Trailing Arm With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

13. Remove the flange bolt, and disconnect the upper arm (B) from the knuckle.

14. Mark the cam positions of the adjusting bolt (A) and adjusting cam (B), then remove the self-locking nut

(C), adjusting cam, and adjusting bolt.

Fig. 8: Identifying Adjusting Bolt, Adjusting Cam, Self-Locking Nut, Adjusting Bolt And Flange
Bolt With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

15. Remove the flange bolt (D).

NOTE:

Use a new flange bolt during reassembly.

NOTE:

Use a new self-locking nut and a new adjusting bolt during reassembly.

NOTE:

Use a new flange bolt during reassembly.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Element