How to remove the Rear Shock Absorber on a Honda Fit?

Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Block the front wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Remove the wheel. Support the rear axle beam with a floor jack placed under the coil spring pocket. Remove the access panel in the luggage compartment and unscrew the shock absorber upper mounting nut. Hold the shock absorber piston rod with an Allen wrench while loosening the upper mounting nut. Remove the washer and mounting cushion. Unscrew the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut and remove the shock absorber. Installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure the mounting cushions and upper washer are properly installed on the piston rod. Remove the plastic retainers and take off the steering column U-joint cover. Then tighten the NEW upper mounting nut to the torque. Raise the floor jack to simulate normal ride height, then tighten the NEW lower mounting bolt to the torque. Install the wheel and lug nuts. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the torque.

How Do I Replace a Strut and Coil Springs on a Honda Fit?

Remove the cowl cover, lower the cowl, and loosen the wheel lug nuts. Raise and support the vehicle, remove the wheels, and unplug the wheel speed sensor wiring along with the brake hose from the strut. Remove the wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle, disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the strut, and remove strut-to-knuckle nuts and bolts. Separate the strut from the steering knuckle, hold the strut piston rod and remove the upper mounting nut and washer. Remove the damper mounting base and strut/spring assembly, and check the strut body and coil spring for damage. Place the strut cushion onto the strut and guide it into place. Install the mounting base, washer and nut, and raise the suspension with the jack. Tighten strut-to-knuckle bolts and nuts. Connect the stabilizer bar link and tighten the nut. Hold the strut piston rod and tighten the upper mounting nut, then put in the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts. Check and adjust the front-end alignment.

How Should I Handle Strut or Coil Spring Wear on Honda Fit?

If signs of wear are present, check cost and availability of parts before disassembling. Remove strut and spring assembly, then mounting base. Install spring compressor and relieve pressure from upper spring seat. Remove piston rod nut and strut bearing. Inspect bearing for smooth operation. Replace rubber spring seat if necessary. Carefully lift compressed spring from assembly. Slide dust boot off piston rod. Check lower insulator for wear, cracking and hardness. Replace if necessary. For reassembly, set lower insulator into position. Extend damper rod and install dust boot. Place coil spring onto lower insulator. Install upper insulator and spring seat. Install upper spring seat and strut bearing. Install strut piston rod nut and tighten. Remove spring compressors. Install mounting base and strut coil spring assembly.

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Honda Fit Shock Absorber Unit, Rear
Part Number: 52611-T5R-A02
$170.29 MSRP: $242.58
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
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- 2015-2016 Honda Fit | 5 Door EX, 5 Door EX-L, 5 Door EX-LN, 5 Door LX | KA 6MT, KA CVT
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Honda Fit Damper Unit, Rear
Part Number: 52611-T5R-A51
$170.33 MSRP: $242.63
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock, Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2020 Honda Fit | 5 Door EX, 5 Door EX-L, 5 Door EX-LN, 5 Door LX, 5 Door LX SE, 5 Door Sport | KA 6MT, KA CVT
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Honda Fit Shock Absorber Unit, Right Front
Part Number: 51611-T5R-A04
$195.85 MSRP: $278.98
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 51611-T5R-A03, 51611-T5R-A02
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2016 Honda Fit | 5 Door EX, 5 Door EX-L, 5 Door EX-LN, 5 Door LX | KA 6MT, KA CVT
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Honda Fit Shock Absorber Unit, Right Front
Part Number: 51611-TK6-A02
$205.91 MSRP: $293.31
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2011 Honda Fit | 5 Door Sport | KA 5AT, KA 5MT
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Honda Fit Shock Absorber Unit, Left Front
Part Number: 51621-T5R-A04
$195.85 MSRP: $278.98
You Save: $83.13 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 51621-T5R-A02, 51621-T5R-A03
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2016 Honda Fit | 5 Door EX, 5 Door EX-L, 5 Door EX-LN, 5 Door LX | KA 6MT, KA CVT
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Honda Fit Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 52610-TK6-306
$215.23 MSRP: $306.60
You Save: $91.37 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 52610-TK6-A03
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2011 Honda Fit | 5 Door Sport | KA 5AT, KA 5MT
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Honda Fit Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 52610-TK6-308
$215.23 MSRP: $306.60
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock, Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 52610-TK6-A51
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2013 Honda Fit | 5 Door Sport | KA 5AT, KA 5MT
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Honda Fit Damper Assembly, Left Front
Part Number: 51620-TK6-A61
$456.54 MSRP: $658.79
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- Other Name: Strut Assembly
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2013 Honda Fit | 5 Door Sport | KA 5AT
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Honda Fit Shock Absorber Assembly, Rear
Part Number: 52610-SLN-A04
$230.02 MSRP: $327.66
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 52610-SLN-A02, 52610-SLN-A03
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2008 Honda Fit | 5 Door Base, 5 Door Sport | KA 5AT, KA 5MT
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Honda Fit Shock Absorber Unit, Left Front
Part Number: 51606-SLN-A13
$192.08 MSRP: $273.62
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- Other Name: Strut
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 51606-SLN-A12
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2008 Honda Fit | 5 Door Base, 5 Door Sport | KA 5AT
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Honda Fit Damper Unit, Front Right
Part Number: 51611-T5R-A51
$180.04 MSRP: $256.46
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2020 Honda Fit | 5 Door EX, 5 Door EX-L, 5 Door EX-LN, 5 Door LX, 5 Door LX SE, 5 Door Sport | KA 6MT, KA CVT
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Honda Fit Shock Absorber Unit, Left Front
Part Number: 51621-TK6-A02
$205.88 MSRP: $293.28
You Save: $87.40 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2011 Honda Fit | 5 Door Sport | KA 5AT, KA 5MT
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Honda Fit Shock Absorber Unit, Right Front
Part Number: 51611-TK6-A11
$201.99 MSRP: $287.74
You Save: $85.75 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2012 Honda Fit | 5 Door FIT | KA 5AT, KA 5MT
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Honda Fit Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 52610-TK6-307
$215.23 MSRP: $306.60
You Save: $91.37 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock, Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 52610-TK6-A13
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2012 Honda Fit | 5 Door FIT | KA 5AT, KA 5MT
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Honda Fit Damper Unit, Rear Front
Part Number: 51611-TK6-A51
$275.22 MSRP: $392.05
You Save: $116.83 (30%)
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- Other Name: Strut
- Position: Front and Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
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- 2012-2013 Honda Fit | 5 Door Sport | KA 5AT, KA 5MT
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Honda Fit Damper Unit, Rear Front
Part Number: 51611-TK6-A71
$275.22 MSRP: $392.05
You Save: $116.83 (30%)
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- Other Name: Strut
- Position: Front and Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2013 Honda Fit | 5 Door FIT | KA 5AT, KA 5MT
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Honda Fit Damper Unit, Front Left
Part Number: 51621-T5R-A51
$180.04 MSRP: $256.46
You Save: $76.42 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2020 Honda Fit | 5 Door EX, 5 Door EX-L, 5 Door EX-LN, 5 Door LX, 5 Door LX SE, 5 Door Sport | KA 6MT, KA CVT
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Honda Fit Shock Absorber Unit, Left Front
Part Number: 51621-TK6-A11
$201.97 MSRP: $287.71
You Save: $85.74 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2012 Honda Fit | 5 Door FIT | KA 5AT, KA 5MT
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Honda Fit Damper Unit, Left Front
Part Number: 51621-TK6-A51
$274.94 MSRP: $391.65
You Save: $116.71 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2013 Honda Fit | 5 Door Sport | KA 5AT, KA 5MT
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Honda Fit Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 52610-TK6-309
$215.23 MSRP: $306.60
You Save: $91.37 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 52610-TK6-A71
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2013 Honda Fit | 5 Door FIT | KA 5AT, KA 5MT

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Honda Fit Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Shock Absorber, Rear
52610-TK6-306
Q: How to remove the Rear Shock Absorber on a Honda Fit?
A: Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Block the front wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Remove the wheel. Support the rear axle beam with a floor jack placed under the coil spring pocket. Remove the access panel in the luggage compartment and unscrew the shock absorber upper mounting nut. Hold the shock absorber piston rod with an Allen wrench while loosening the upper mounting nut. Remove the washer and mounting cushion. Unscrew the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut and remove the shock absorber. Installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure the mounting cushions and upper washer are properly installed on the piston rod. Remove the plastic retainers and take off the steering column U-joint cover. Then tighten the NEW upper mounting nut to the torque. Raise the floor jack to simulate normal ride height, then tighten the NEW lower mounting bolt to the torque. Install the wheel and lug nuts. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the torque.
Shock Absorber Assembly, Rear
52610-SLN-A04
Q: How Do I Replace a Strut and Coil Springs on a Honda Fit?
A: Remove the cowl cover, lower the cowl, and loosen the wheel lug nuts. Raise and support the vehicle, remove the wheels, and unplug the wheel speed sensor wiring along with the brake hose from the strut. Remove the wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle, disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the strut, and remove strut-to-knuckle nuts and bolts. Separate the strut from the steering knuckle, hold the strut piston rod and remove the upper mounting nut and washer. Remove the damper mounting base and strut/spring assembly, and check the strut body and coil spring for damage. Place the strut cushion onto the strut and guide it into place. Install the mounting base, washer and nut, and raise the suspension with the jack. Tighten strut-to-knuckle bolts and nuts. Connect the stabilizer bar link and tighten the nut. Hold the strut piston rod and tighten the upper mounting nut, then put in the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts. Check and adjust the front-end alignment.
Shock Absorber Unit, Right Front
51605-SLN-A03
Q: How Should I Handle Strut or Coil Spring Wear on Honda Fit?
A: If signs of wear are present, check cost and availability of parts before disassembling. Remove strut and spring assembly, then mounting base. Install spring compressor and relieve pressure from upper spring seat. Remove piston rod nut and strut bearing. Inspect bearing for smooth operation. Replace rubber spring seat if necessary. Carefully lift compressed spring from assembly. Slide dust boot off piston rod. Check lower insulator for wear, cracking and hardness. Replace if necessary. For reassembly, set lower insulator into position. Extend damper rod and install dust boot. Place coil spring onto lower insulator. Install upper insulator and spring seat. Install upper spring seat and strut bearing. Install strut piston rod nut and tighten. Remove spring compressors. Install mounting base and strut coil spring assembly.

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