Parts for your 2005 Honda Fit-Centre bearing

2005 Honda Fit (Jazz) centre-bearing — is it a thing?

For Australian and New Zealand–delivered 2005 Honda Fit (sold locally as Jazz, GD series), a centre-bearing isn’t fitted or required. Technical references including the Honda Jazz/Fit GD Workshop Manual (Driveline/Axle section), Honda EPC/parts catalogues for GD1/GD3, and standard driveline design texts all show this model uses a transverse front-wheel-drive transaxle with two short CV half-shafts and no propeller shaft. A centre-bearing (centre support bearing) is only used on vehicles with a long, two-piece prop shaft — typically rear‑wheel drive or certain AWD layouts — which the local 2005 Fit/Jazz does not have.

Why it’s not used: the Fit’s compact, transverse L‑series engine and gearbox sit up front and drive the front wheels directly. Because there’s no long shaft running to the back, there’s nothing in the middle of the car to support — so no centre-bearing to service or replace.

There is one caveat. Some Japanese‑market first‑gen Fit/Jazz variants were built with Real Time 4WD and use a prop shaft that can include a centre support bearing. Those weren’t sold new in Australia or New Zealand. If someone owns a used‑import 4WD Fit, that vehicle may indeed have a centre-bearing, identify it by the prop shaft running down the tunnel and a rubber‑mounted bearing bracket near the middle of the car, and check the 4WD GD service manual or VIN‑specific parts data.

When owners mention “centre-bearing noise” on a 2005 Fit/Jazz, it’s usually one of the following instead:

• Front wheel bearings or cupped tyres causing a road‑speed hum
• Outer or inner CV joints clicking, shuddering, or vibrating under load
• Engine or transmission mounts sagging and transmitting vibration
• On some FWD Hondas, an intermediate (right‑hand) driveshaft support bearing — different part to a prop‑shaft centre-bearing — developing play

Best practice during servicing: focus on CV boots and joints, front hub bearings, tyre condition and balance, and mounts. If the car is a 4WD import, add inspection of the prop shaft centre support bearing for torn rubber, roughness, or excess play.

Popular questions about 2005 Honda Fit centre-bearing

Does a 2005 Honda Fit/Jazz have a centre-bearing?
For Australian and New Zealand FWD models, no. There’s no prop shaft, so a centre-bearing isn’t used. Only some Japan‑market 4WD imports might have one.

What’s causing the mid‑car vibration if it’s not a centre-bearing?
Common culprits are tyre issues, front wheel bearings, worn CV joints, or tired engine/gearbox mounts. A mechanic can road‑test and check for play, torn boots, and bearing noise to pinpoint it quickly.

How can someone tell if their imported Fit is 4WD and has a centre-bearing?
Look underneath for a prop shaft running to a rear differential and a rubber‑mounted bearing bracket roughly midway along the car. If present, include that support bearing in routine inspections and replace it if the rubber splits or the bearing feels rough or loose.