Genuine Honda Fit Transmission Assembly

Honda Fit Transmission Assembly Parts Questions & Answers

• Transmission Assembly
  20011-RMJ-G41
  Q: Is overhauling a manual transaxle a challenging task for a do-it-yourselfer on Honda Fit?

  A: In fact, overhauling manual transaxle is demanding to do by a do-it-yourselfer since one has to dismantle and assemble many small parts, measure and adjust gaps and possibly add several fit spacers and snap-rings. The regular consumer can install and even replace the transaxle but the overhaul element can be best handled by the transmission repair shop since the time and money put in may take longer than that which will be spent in purchasing a rebuilt transaxle that can be gotten from dealer parts departments and auto parts stores. Theoretically, the transaxle may be rebuilt by a new mechanic, if only he has the appropriate special tools, and if he is going to work systematically, trying not to miss something important. Tools required for such an overhaul are internal and external snap ring pliers, bearing puller, slide hammer, set of pin punches, dial indicator, maybe hydraulic press and large solid workbench and vise or transmission stand. Writing down how a component is disconnected and where it is taken, and how other components were fastened, can be helpful during reassembly because they will work hand in hand with the exploded views obtained from the manufacturer's shop manual. In also known; it will decrease the testing and diagnosis of the transaxle because understanding of failure area of the transaxle makes easy examination and replacement of the components, because the some of the problems are associated to the some area of the transaxle.