2007-2014 Honda Fit/Jazz Clutch rear main seal replacement

How to remove, and replace a manual transmission, clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, flywheel, and rear crankshaft seal on a Fit.
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[@MISERSTYLE]

This is hands down one of the best mechanic channels on KZbin. He shows every part of the process and explains while doing so. Thank you Rust Belt Auto, your work is appreciated.

[@richlockhart8071]

Remove bread killed me this man’s a genius 😂

[@jsol2480]

Thanks for the video!!! Buddy and I did my clutch last weekend. The bread thing actually worked 😂

[@brotherbax4083]

I’ve got the same manual Fit with 119K miles on the original clutch. I bought it brand new and baby the clutch. Heel toe downshifts and neutral at the red lights. Dealer changed a squeaky pilot bearing under warranty at around 30k miles, but the service slip didn’t show a clutch was put in, so I think it’s still original. I know my time is coming and I’m considering tackling it myself, so this video was very helpful. Glad to have found your channel. I’ll be watching more of your good work. Thank you!

[@trundlepufpendants]

Looks a bit more annoying than doing my prelude, but totally doable!

[@MyLifeThai371]

Great video. I always put ant-seize on all my bolts and where the axle shafts go into the wheel hub, so it will be easier to remove next time.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Anti-sieze changes torque values, and if a mechanic uses it all the time, it would smear onto everything he owns. It has it's benefits, but I use it sparingly.

[@frankamellin5577]

Incredible amount of work to replace a clutch. Give me a 60 or70 era rear wheel drive any day. As usual you nailed it.

[@spelunkerd]

For some reason your videos dropped off my personal KZbin horizon, but I remembered the 'Yo!" and found you again. This is an excellent walk through of a manual clutch repair, brilliant lighting. Even in experienced hands, I see it can be frustrating, moreso if you don't own a lift. I love these old manual transmission cars.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Looks like you're really moving up with the subscribers. Congrats.

[@birdie92k]

Likely gonna have to do this soon on my 09...excellent walkthrough of the entire job...however, this makes me not wanna do it by myself😅

[@rogerfurnival]

The comments say it all. GREAT JOB!

[@joedominick7517]

Great detail in your videos.Thanks for showing us how a true mechanic does the magic.

[@johnthompson941]

Bread trick, I learned something today

[@nickmaganini4416]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! My 07 fit has over 400k miles on it and hopefully i can add more with my new clutch. This video literally saved me over a grand. #fitisgo

[@davidmathew603]

Thanks for the vid somone with a Honda fit who needs a new clutch for their fit will love this video. Very detailed vids.

[@indubitably_]

All GE8 Honda Fits were assembled and manufactured in Japan.

[@Gr8thxAlot]

That looks like a huge job! This is one of the few things I wouldn't DIY. Nice work! Working in the rust belt is no joke!

[@alexthemechanic8110]

Keep up the good work!!! I like your videos!

[@jerrygrower-gb9em]

Saved my ass... I have never changed a clutch and barely work on cars....every step was there... thanks for saving me a couple grand

[@pmorales210]

Thus is such a great video!! Well done on pausing and explaining critical points in this process 👏 ❤

[@nealmont]

Just realizing I have not done a clutch in a few years. It used to be such a regular job.

[@NoWr2Run]

DAMN, That was a GREAT Vid. on doing that Clutch, VERY DETAILED. I almost pissed myself when you showed the bread a second time WITH A BITE TAKEN OUT OF IT, LMAO. I've only ever changed 1 Clutch in a Front Wheel Drive Vehicle, It was my 1989 Chevy Beretta GT 5 Speed. NEVER AGAIN, had a hell of a time getting the Trans. to align up after installing new clutch, like you did. Took me hours but I was working off Jack Stands laying on my back with the Trans on my chest. Also had a hell of a time bleeding the new Slave Cylinder, had to bleed it for a week after driving it.

[@ericboisselle1145]

this is one of the best videos i ever saw thank you

[@JohnjrtChicago]

Keep up the great work

[@PedroMorales-h1x]

Denver, CO THANK YOU ❤

[@morelloj92]

I’ll be your friend. I appreciate how much you explain everything!

[@CoolAirEngineeringcompany]

good explain, great detail in your videos. Thank you for your show.

[@DeuceReggs]

I miss the live streams, hopfully more videos to compensate

[@RustBeltAuto]

Too many arseholeoe's for live streaming.

[@tonyb2481]

Combat boots and a cheater pipe…. That breaker bar had no shot!

[@nealmont]

@@RustBeltAuto you got that right! Too bad.

[@shawangunk]

@@RustBeltAuto 🎉 happy new year bro ! OK bye

[@scarr6200]

Good video!

[@nbowling10trio]

I have an 08 fit, I'm waiting on my clutch and parts from rockauto. RWD is Soo much easier to get trans out even tho they're heavier. All my vehicles are manual😂. Camaro RS, Honda fit, Nissan Sentra, Harley Davidson. All I need is a big manual diesel truck😂. Mine was stuck on the alignment dowels. Kept pushing and pulling and trying to pry. Sprayed with penetrant multiple times during. It eventually came apart

[@momoshark4878]

Wow well done 👌but this disassembly and assembly is a nightmare.

[@warrenalbano1621]

Thanks for sharing God speed 🙏

[@jsol2480]

Great narrating! You got bracketry in your dictionary. I do too! Me and you will get a long just fine 🤝

[@josephshultz6726]

Yo. Great video. Does the sourdough come in a rebuild kit? Great videos. Wish I had your help with my old 01 accord. It could use some attention on the rear main seal and likely a nice sourdough treatment. Keep it up man. Really enjoyable videos.

[@floridaman3823]

This man is a genius! 🤣

[@laurenceharrison2647]

Thanks mate, very helpful!

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@laurenceharrison2647 😁

[@petar443]

Yo . How do you keep the garage warm in the winter ? Stove burning wood ?

[@alexmcallister1334]

“Deez nuts get torque’d to 54 ft-lbs” 25:48 lol

[@davebuchanan9761]

u got a new bike!!!

[@RustBeltAuto]

No. It's my winter beater.

[@meblake7359]

Yo. I miss your hilarious videos. Can you do a video on scan tool values, what values should be and when there is a problem?

[@skeetersr3155]

Fantastic video well done. 🙌 What are your thoughts about doing this job on the ground in your garage with no lift?

[@RustBeltAuto]

People do.

[@jptrainor]

Special order just for a manual? There's lot's of these manual Fits in Canada. Especially in Quebec, where the drivers have some taste and like the manual.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Yes. I am learning there are quite a few more here than I realized too.

[@djlennick8825]

Two questions. Why not use urea grease to grease the the splines on the clutch? Isnt it bad to mix urea grease with any lithium base grease or non polyurea .Also why not leave the alignment tool in when tightening?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Spline lubricant is not a grease per say. It is more like a disc brake quiet. It dries out. Some manufacturers dont use anything on splines, and it is not designed to stay lubricated. It works for enitial brake in, and then it is gone. You can leave the tool in there, but it does not align the clutch like you may believe it does. You need to check the disc to make sure it is centered after the pressure plate is tightened.

[@djlennick8825]

@@RustBeltAuto I appreciate the response. Going to be doing this all day. Got the hard part done getting the transmission out already. Thank you again for the info.

[@PatagonianDuck]

Thank you very much for this video! If I don't have a lift should I still go for it?

[@RustBeltAuto]

People do.

[@PatagonianDuck]

@@RustBeltAuto Copy

[@DeuceReggs]

I also use Mapp Gas

[@ac7205]

So hows the throw out bearing holding up? I saw from the video the center shaft is crooked in the bearing. Coincidentally I also ordered the exedy clutch kit and received the same problem. I fear installing it but the old bearing is grindy.. whats your thoughts?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Crooked how? There are no problems.

[@ac7205]

@@RustBeltAuto happy to hear. I am tempted to try it out as my fit is apart at the moment...

[@ac7205]

@@RustBeltAuto Im opting for the old bearing.. if i knew your email I could email you some pics. Thanks for the torque specs and big big props on the bread tool 🔥

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@ac7205 if I was me, I wouldn't do that.

[@shaneroper5470]

Great job! Ok bye! 😉

[@simplelife3301]

Awesome video! How many miles did that Honda fit have on it? Thanks.

[@RustBeltAuto]

About 120k i think.

[@carlloftin2850]

How do you organize all the parts you have removed?

[@RustBeltAuto]

In my head.

[@MrScoobieman]

I accidentally put the seal in about 1/8” to far .. will it effect anything?

[@RustBeltAuto]

If it is touching the sealing surface, probably not.

[@MrScoobieman]

@@RustBeltAuto I was thinking that too and I’ll just go get another one… great video by the way!!

[@jlogue751]

That one bolt can be gotten easily if you remove the heat shield

[@zackbeats1568]

afrikaaa here

[@RustBeltAuto]

Greetings alien.

[@rayp.454]

Big Nasty wins again!

[@RustBeltAuto]

Thor

[@OkiDingo]

Wtf!!!! The bread thing I thought was some weird joke…..lol

[@mediaguy4037]

Another broken breaker bar on a Honda axle nut. Coincedince?

[@NoWr2Run]

I broke my Craftsman Breaker Bar on my Jeep Leaf Spring Bolts, Sheared the on tab off the Bar. It was an OLD BREAKER BAR that was my Grand Fathers, PISSED ME OFF.

[@waseemkhan-ms1kt]

3/4 inch drive breaker bar and 3/4 inch drive axle socket never break.

[@scoobyg2396]

Really, I can do this, wouldn't be the first clutch I've replaced, but WTF this is ridiculous. Whatever happened to unbolting the tranny (no not that kind) and dropping it, does everything else in the car have to be attached to it?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Sounds like you didn't know what you bought. Most people have that problem. There are much worse out there, trust me.

[@user-ni3ji2lm8u]

Is it cvt

[@RustBeltAuto]

What? No.

[@mediaguy4037]

Stuffing bread in holes. A new low! A new hole!

[@funkingitup1805]

All of them came from Japan. That's just where the Fit is made.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Okay

[@bobsoft]

I live in Canada and manual Honda Fit's are not that uncommon. There are 5 listed for sale on Craigslist.

[@RustBeltAuto]

I wonder if they are not gen2, or assembled in Japan?

[@xXEvangelXx]

12:50 "BUT I DON'T HAVE ANY FRIENDS" :(

[@RustBeltAuto]

Most people around here claim to be your friend, while they are looking for a wallet.

[@davebuchanan9761]

crapsman

[@owencfarrow]

great vid, i'd help you get the trans out if i lived close by!