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2.2K views 4 replies 4 participants last post by  sore_fingers  
#1 ·
I've got a 2014 Honda 4x4 manual shift. I want to do a service and tune up on it. When I goggle it I'm confused and worried I'll order the wrong service kit. The owners manual has 4 different models on the front (TRX420TM1 - TRX420FM1 4X4 - TRX420FM2 4X4 POWER STEERING - FOURTRAC RANCHER) and I'm not sure which model I have. Mine does have power steering, 4 wheel drive and is a manual shift. Do I use the service specs for TRX420FM2 4X4 WITH POWER STEERING. Thanks
 
#3 ·
First get a Honda service manual—from the dealer, fleabay, or a download. Remember that a standard service is more than changing oil and most shops doinclude changing brake fluid (every two years).

next only buy OEM parts from the dealer, an authorized resellers like Partzilla, East Toledo or Rocky Mountain.

Be very careful that you don’t over tighten the drain plug or reuse the crush washer and don’t put the filter in backward.

download the service manual and parts links in my signature block below—not sure there’s one for yours
 
#5 ·
Your V.I.N. actually tells you what your quad is.
For example: 1HFPE is a 420CC Rancher with 4 wheel drive and is an electric shift transmission with Power Steering.
The model is a little more descriptive: TRX420FPE Would be the correct designation for the the power steering model.
And yes, you would use the Specs for the TRX420FM2 with power steering.
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