My brothers 2005 Honda Element was having a strange issue with the clutch. Even with the pedal depressed, it seemed like the clutch was still engaged making it difficult to shift gears.
In this video I diagnose the problem and replace the clutch. For additional information on this job, see the engine replacement videos linked below.
Thanks for watching!
#ETCGVideo #Clutch #Transmission
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Tools
Bolt Biter™ Sockets from GEARWRENCH: https://cms.gearwrench.com/page/boltbiter
CAT Plug Kit: https://parts.cat.com/en/catcorp/shop-supplies/caps-and-plugs/9U-7075
Brake Cleaner Sprayer: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/titan-tools-tekz-19419-spot-spray-non-aerosol-sprayer#oid=1002_1
Brake Cleaner: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000M8PYRY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
Hood Prop Tool: https://www.jbtools.com/lisle-46170-hood-prop-telescopes-from-20-to-48-1-4/
Milwaukee 1/2”: https://milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2863-22
IR 3/8” Impact: https://www.ingersollrand.com/en-us/power-tools/products/impactools/20v-high-torque-compact.html
Mayhew Large Pry bar: https://mayhew.com/product/14124-the-big-stick-dominator-54c-hd-curved-pry-bar/
Parts
Exedy Clutch Kit: HCK1004
CAT Security Converter Shield: https://getcatsecurity.com/purchase-online/ols/products/element
Related Videos
How To Fix a Dead Clutch Pedal: https://youtu.be/k3UIQVonxNk
Honda Element Engine Replacement and Restoration (Part 1): https://youtu.be/Abl91R0T5dw
Honda Element Engine Replacement and Restoration (Part 2): https://youtu.be/zkWJCM7TK3U
Honda K Series Fail, What Went Wrong?: https://youtu.be/23mlAV5eVP8
01-05 Honda Civic Manual Transmission Rebuild: https://youtu.be/yRRZUgoSzf4
I Just Bought 2 Honda Elements: https://youtu.be/-2i-lhxkIF8
Fixing Up My Brothers Rusty Element: https://youtu.be/RsjQWRteNt0
How a Clutch Works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfjGohWy-OU
How To Diagnose a Bad Clutch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7JJ_g2UuBI&t=6s
How To Adjust a Cable Operated Clutch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4CUBB01qX8&t=81s
How To Change Honda Manual Transmission Fluid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Hl4utURDEU
Replacing Clutch Hydraulics Honda Civic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-m5F0zEvyo&t=2s
Replacing Clutch Hydraulics Acura CL (Honda Accord): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOiHgP33CM4
Element Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2i-lhxkIF8&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov1U3cVeQ3Sm1fXclclY1UZe
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Everytime I have had bolt like that subframe one, I end up with a bolt head in the wrench and the rest still in the car, that horrible feeling of a bolt shearing off as you add pressure.
Thanks for the video. Did you spray the undercarriage and other parts with rust oleum or POR while you had it in the air?
Nice find on it being the clutch just not the springs in the friction disc interesting 🤔🤔 @EricTheCarGuy
That is a heck of a lot of work to take out the transmission. RWD cars for the win. They are so much easier to fix.
Moral of the story. Don't buy a Honda Element
Brake rotors don't look great at all. 🙁
Is there a more lit close up of the flywheel? In the video it looked very pitted and almost rusty. At the very least from what I saw it very much needed a resurface.
How you liking them 90 tooth gearwrench ratchets Eric @EricTheCarGuy
Wish I'd have a penny for everyone I seen put in backwards, look at the springs on clutch and see if it has shiny surfaces, if it does fly bolts got it, many don't realize.
They work backwards untill sum of the padding wears on disc then no clutch. I learnt the hard way, Freightliner with Detroit 60 with Eaton 18 speed dual clutch it sucked.
The flex on that breaker bar is insane flexzilla 😱🤣🤣 @9:08 @EricTheCarGuy
Dang that’s a lot of work because someone took some shortcuts…..that’s why I do all my repairs on my cars, it’s hard to find a good mechanic you can trust. There are only a few Eric’s out there. 😊
Good update Eric @EricTheCarGuy
I changed 4 clutches on my 1980 Honda Accord I had. I put a Japanese used engine in it and it didn't have a place for the pilot bearing in the back of the crank. The springs would fall out and would stay in gear. Cost me a red light ticket once. In 81 they incorporated the pilot bearing into the transmission. I wasn't smart enough back then to go get an 81 standard transmission and fix it right.
Recording a clutch job is a huge PITA. Pure coincidence, I literally just recorded removing a 2000 Maxima clutch, last night.
I (tried) to remove as little as possible, on the ground, in a driveway, passenger side up against a tree ……….ugh.
Much more fun to watch someone else doing it!
Sounds like the disc went potty. Saw your tutorial on replacement of the clutch master/slave cylinder on this car.
Great content here!
Gearwrench toolbox review🙌🏾🙌🏾
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