How To Replace Front Wheel Bearing on Honda Fit 1st Gen Jazz

[@atomicpunk701]

From your neighbor in PA. Fluid Film is your friend, way less mess than Never Seize.

[@6thGearGarage]

Ah yes, I use both on this car!

[@gottosahani7571]

Thanks for the video, Thank God that I'm living in a place where every part in my car is clean

[@6thGearGarage]

Glad I could show you what it's like on the other side!

[@tedbastwock3810]

Watching this video was very relaxing for me. idk why, i just felt really relaxed

[@danielheinsbergen3571]

Used to be a Cleveland-er. Even tho it’s not so rusty where I live now, I still make it a habit to remove those rotor screws whenever I buy a new car and add some anti-seize to the rotor cap. I’ve spent too many hours on rusty rotors to deal with that again 😂😂

[@6thGearGarage]

I really need to start buying vehicles from down south...

[@thehondafitguy]

Really like these videos. Good to see another rust belt fit owner.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks, More to come!

[@epikman77]

was about to change these on my 09 fit to save a bit of money, but knowing the condition of my undercarriage is identical to this one, and having struggled myself with other rusty repairs, and seeing the things you struggled with…i think i’m taking it to my mechanic 😂

[@6thGearGarage]

That is honestly a smart move. You just saved yourself an 8 hour headache!

[@flyin172s]

Even my Fit from Cali needed the impact driver for the screws. No rust, they just did not want to move.

[@MilloStories]

Hi!! I'd like to know if your honda fit is made in USA or Japan? And what's the size (inside diameter and outside diameter) of the front wheel bearing? I have a fit made in Brazil and currently I'm having a lot of troubles to find the bearing replacement because the version in the version i know, the hub is bigger than the American and japanese versions so I can't find the size that I need, that's why I ask you about the size your car uses, that could give some orientation. Thanks a lot for your help, greetings!!

[@6thGearGarage]

Hi, Sorry I do not know the measurements of the wheel bearing, as I did not take note before installing them. I think my Fit was made in Japan because the bearings were made in Japan and they were the correct size.

[@6thGearGarage]

I just looked through my scrap metal bin and found the original bearing. 74 mm outer diameter and 38 mm inner diameter. Hope that helps😊

[@ItchyKneeSon]

You should be able to call a Honda dealer to get the exact part number for your vehicle based on the VIN.

[@ItchyKneeSon]

TIP: Harbor Freight ICON brand Internal Straight Snap Ring Pliers (P/N: PSSRI12) work PERFECT for the snap ring. I tried like 5 different tools to squeeze the snap ring for install and the HF pliers worked perfect, first time.

[@rinzzzlr6149]

You angel. I hope both sides of your pillow are cold tonight ❤

[@GleepGlop2]

Is it possible the slide hammer would work better if used while more fasteners were still on to hold things in place better?

[@6thGearGarage]

All the slide hammers I have seen only attach to two of the wheel studs. I am not sure if attaching to all four would have made a difference with the amount of rust I was up against. Perhaps a heavier slide hammer and a long PB Blaster soak could have helped.

[@Red88Rex]

When I rebuilt my brakes on my tsx, those bolts on the hose brackets were completely disintegrated too. I also live in the rust belt of ohio! I ended up throwing the old hose out and got brackets off an accord that were clean. Lol My screws actually came out with a screwdriver too. It was unbelievable. I however do not put them back on.

[@6thGearGarage]

When this one starts falling apart, Im buying my next Honda from down south (hopefully another 1g TSX!)

[@glen4130]

I loved the first gen fit. I heard there was a different fifth gear you could swap in to drop the RPM's at highway speed.

[@6thGearGarage]

It really is a great car. It reminds me of the 90's civic hatchbacks, before Civics started getting big and heavy in the 2000's. A taller 5th would be great... having owned a 6MT TSX, I always feel like shifting into a 6th gear while driving the Fit.

[@josephflint2602]

I have a first gen fit; I’ve never heard of this, what is this fifth gear swap you are talking about?! Very interested in this information!!

[@ItchyKneeSon]

That was the case for mk1/2/3 VW's. I'm sure there's a Honda with a long 5th you could swap out. But that is one heckuva job for a DIYer...

[@ArsonistArborist]

That would be awesome. My Fit is my winter beater. My summer car is a 2014 Corolla with a 6 speed. I love that cars gearing. 1-5 for acceleration, when you're up to cruising speed, slap it into 6th and she barely even sips fuel!

[@D.A.R.oga.]

Спасибо тебе большое добрый человек. Я отремонтировал себе точно такого же фита, всю голову сломал почему ABS загорелась на щитке приборов после моего ремонта. Ещё раз огромное спасибо.

[@6thGearGarage]

It sounds like one of the ABS sensors may have been damaged during the repair.

[@D.A.R.oga.]

@@6thGearGarage Я так понял что я подшипники другой стороной поставил неправильно запрессовал ступицу.

[@brassmule]

2:28 Bolts come out just fine for me on various Hondas... but I'm in El Paso, TX. We don't know the meaning of rust here. 10% or less humidity for most of the year. It gets cold and sometimes it snows, but none of that toxic salt on the roads here, just brine occasionally. The lack of humidity prevents rust from really having a chance to develop ever. But the screws are useless. I don't ever put them back.

[@6thGearGarage]

I used to live in Houston where you felt like you entered a sauna as soon as you walked out the front door.

[@brassmule]

@@6thGearGarage Yeah I worked in Houston for a month several years ago. 90% humidity, 100 degrees, no thank you. Around here when it gets above 30% RH, people start complaining. Thanks for the great video btw! Very nicely presented. Need to watch the rest of this suspension upgrade now, since it looks like you made some big changes.

[@6thGearGarage]

@@brassmule Yeah, they were some cheap coilovers... car rides pretty rough now. Plus, I had to modify them to make them fit the vehicle they were intended for. I'd recommend something better quality if you're considering coilovers.

[@ibpants]

What I got from this video was "call a professional".

[@6thGearGarage]

That's pretty much the best thing to take away from the video!

[@jonathanzimmermann5877]

Any possible way youve found a way to remove the wheel studs on this exact car with oht a press?

[@6thGearGarage]

Sorry, I have never tried replacing just the wheel studs.

[@carlwaltens424]

Two cuts on the brake dust shroud,bend the notched area back . Grind off a little bit of the wheel stud head and insert it .

[@glen4130]

Even though it didn't work, I thought the homemade adapter on the slide hammer was a great idea. I'm filing that one away for future use.

[@6thGearGarage]

My home made adapter was no match for ohio rust. Perhaps a heavier slide hammer and a long PB Blaster soak could have helped.

[@drewfleming7065]

or TNT@@6thGearGarage

[@MrBreach20]

My rotor screws came out very easily with just a screw driver. Car has spent most of it’s life in Utah salt lake and WY.

[@greg6767]

I got the screws out of my brake rotors here in MD. With a hand screwdriver. It’s possible!

[@6thGearGarage]

I admire your dedication/luck!

[@LTslimjim]

Hi, noob question, but does the new hub come with a new race? The shape looked different on the new hub so just wondering. Thanks!

[@6thGearGarage]

No the hub does not come with the race. The race will be part of the new wheel bearing.

[@sandeeppatel2627]

would a cheap hub from a breakers be less aggro or no fun in that?

[@6thGearGarage]

If you can find a decent one, then that might be the easiest route. Only thing is you won't know if the bearing is good or not.

[@lanttop]

Ive gotten the rotor screws out on other people's vehicles but never on mine lol

[@6thGearGarage]

That's just how it goes lol

[@ppaschka]

Great video! I recently replaced mine on an 07 and this was very helpful. One question: did you have any problems accessing the connector for the ABS sensor? When I tug near the grommet, it feels like it's held down by something. I can't easily see it from the engine bay.

[@6thGearGarage]

The wire is clipped to the body in a few places inside of the engine bay. It's a tight fit, but best bet is to get in there and try to access it. For the driver's side, I pulled out the battery for more space.

[@Nathan-21jkoDmd]

Why would you separate the knuckle from the strut BEFORE using slide hammer 🤦🏼‍♂️ then say that you were already planning to replace the lower ball joint and tie rod end? I didn't see either in the beginning when you showed the parts n tools? Not sure how much more I'll watch LoL

[@6thGearGarage]

I replace the lca/ball joint in another video. I didn’t say/show every tool in the beginning to keep it short. Instead I mention them as I use them in the video, as well as list in the description.

[@Nathan-21jkoDmd]

You shouldn't have separated the knuckle from the strut before using the slide hammer, your makeshift faster might have worked.

[@6thGearGarage]

@@Nathan-21jkoDmd Yeah I think I should have used a thicker piece of metal as well, to prevent it from bending. Or maybe one in a "+" shape that attached to all 4 studs to spread out the force. Even if I got the hub removed, I think I still would have ended up using the press to remove the bearing because it was so rusted. Ohio is not kind to mechanics!

[@adamaref9047]

Wish they sold the complete knuckle with the bearing already installed. Man my press is in storage all the way in the back 😢

[@6thGearGarage]

Same, that would have made my life a lot easier. They sell them for civic and accord, but not the Fit.

[@ItchyKneeSon]

Axle nut torque spec?

[@6thGearGarage]

134 ft lbs

[@ItchyKneeSon]

Awesome. Thanks! @@6thGearGarage

[@ItchyKneeSon]

BTW, I just watched again and realized it IS in the video. Thanks for being patient and answering, fellow Ohioan.

[@6thGearGarage]

@@ItchyKneeSon ha no problem. I just assumed I left it out 😁

[@kladkladh6618]

Is it possible to add Arabic subtitles to the video?

[@6thGearGarage]

Added, thanks for reminding me :)

[@msmarshall854]

It's too bad they don't make a 'complete knuckle' for this car-------they do make many complete knuckle assemblies for Corollas and Camry's though..........

[@6thGearGarage]

I know! I found them for Civic, Accord, CRV... but nothing for my Honda Fit. I would have gladly paid extra for the entire knuckle with the bearing already installed.

[@edgar_diy]

Mine came right off with a regular screwdriver. And yes it is a california honda fit lol

[@6thGearGarage]

I'm car shopping in CA from now on lol

[@tylermarmon__92]

advice for future viewers of this video, turn the audio off.

[@lupulflamand5673]

Rust doesn't seem to have been kind to this car.

[@6thGearGarage]

It's a shame, because it's such a great car otherwise.

[@drewfleming7065]

Ohio is where cars go to dissolve....@@6thGearGarage

[@NigelNaughton]

Rust is so fun! 😁🤡

[@drewfleming7065]

What a pain in the ass...New cars suck and this is one of a hundred reasons I'll stick with my 87' toy 4x4....Why did they change the design? What was wrong with the old school cone bearings? Im getting ready to change out my fronts for the 3rd time with 500,000 miles...thats 250,000 miles between bearing replacement...do have to grease them every 30,000 though but that takes less time then you getting the 2 screws out....If you have ever done rear axle bearings with the right tool and press, you know the violent explosion that happens when the retaining ring lets go.....Some times my harbor freight 12 ton press wont do it so I just give the axle a small tap on the side and it goes....vibration or something...

[@6thGearGarage]

I think this design is a FWD thing, as all my honda civics were like this going back to the early 90's. The only benefit to this sealed bearing/hub design is the rotors are a lot easier to swap out because there's no bearing race to deal with and nothing to pack. If you can get those 2 damn phillips head screws off that is lol.

[@mg8718]

That cheap bearing will only last a few months. Better to get an NSK bearing from Rock Auto.

[@silver911100]

Gonna need a bigger hammer

[@MasterMatt5555]

No way that axle nut is tight enough

[@6thGearGarage]

Yeah I noticed that later when I went back to check everything with a torque wrench. Good eye.

[@brianhume4743]

First😅