
The Honda Fit debuted in June 2001 in Japan and immediately became a big hit. By December 2001, it had outsold the Toyota Corolla, and ranked first in sales for nine out of twelve months in 2002. It subsequently was introduced in Europe (early 2002), Australia (late 2002), South America (early 2003), South Africa and South-East Asia (2003), China (Sep 2004), and Mexico (late 2005).
Ball Joint Removal
Special Tools Required
Ball Joint Thread Protector, 10 mm 07AAF-SECA120
Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000
Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
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Inboard Joint Side
Remove the boot bands. Be careful not to damage the boot.
If the boot band is welded type (A), cut the boot band.
If the boot band is a double loop type (B), lift up the ban ...
Block and Piston Inspection
Remove the crankshaft and the pistons.
Check the piston for distortion or cracks.
Measure the piston skirt diameter (A) at a point 16 mm (0.63 in)
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