Honda K20A2/K20Z/K24Z3 Gear Selector Roller 96220-40318

Honda K20A2/K20Z/K24Z3 Gear Selector Roller Pin - 96220-40318

Rebuilding your K series transmission and you need the gear selector roller pin? Part number 96220-40318. This is the small cylindrical roller that sits in your gear selector mechanism where the selector arm pivots. It's a needle bearing that reduces friction when your selector arm's moving to engage gears. When this roller's worn or missing, your selector arm's grinding metal-on-metal instead of rolling smoothly. You're getting notchy shifts, extra effort to move the shifter, or the selector binds up. Fresh roller keeps your selector moving smooth and your shifts crisp.

Here's What This Roller Does

The selector roller sits in the pivot point where your gear selector arm moves. When you're shifting gears, the selector arm's rocking back and forth on this roller. The roller reduces friction at the pivot so the selector moves freely instead of dragging. Without it or when it's worn flat, the selector arm's sliding on the pin instead of rolling. That creates friction and resistance. Your shifts feel notchy. You're fighting the shifter to get it into gear. The roller's there to make the selector movement smooth. It's a tiny part but it makes a huge difference in how your shifter feels.

Replace It During Transmission Rebuilds

If you're tearing your transmission apart for a rebuild, replace this roller. It sits in the selector mechanism on top of the transmission. You're pulling the selector assembly off to get to it. The roller's cheap and you've already got access when the selector's out. Don't reuse a worn roller that's been pivoting 100,000+ times. After years of use, the roller gets flat spots or wears down. It won't roll smoothly anymore. Throw a fresh one in. If you're doing a full rebuild with new synchros and bearings, don't skip this roller. It's sitting right there in the selector assembly. Replace it and your shifter'll feel like new.

Tiny Roller, Big Impact on Shift Feel

The roller measures 4mm x 31.8mm. It's tiny. Most people rebuilding a transmission don't even notice it until they're looking at parts diagrams. But when it's worn or missing, your shifter feels terrible. Notchy, heavy, resists going into gear. It's one of those parts that seems like nothing until you're dealing with a shifter that feels like it's full of sand. Replace it when you're in there and your shifts'll feel smooth and crisp instead of grinding and notchy.

What You Get

• Honda OEM gear selector roller pin (part number 96220-40318)
• 4mm x 31.8mm dimensions
• Cylindrical needle bearing roller
• Reduces friction at selector arm pivot point
• Installs in gear selector mechanism
• Same roller your transmission came with from the factory

Fits Your Car

• 2002-2006 Acura RSX Type S (K20A2, K20Z1)
• 2008-2012 Acura TSX (K24A2, K24Z3)
• 2006-2011 Honda Civic Si (K20Z3)

Compatible Transmissions

• K20A2 6-speed (2002-2004 RSX Type S)
• K20Z1 6-speed (2005-2006 RSX Type S)
• K20Z3 6-speed (2006-2011 Civic Si)
• K24A2 6-speed (2004-2008 TSX)
• K24Z3 6-speed (2008-2012 TSX)

Note: This roller sits in the gear selector assembly on top of the transmission. You need to remove the selector mechanism to replace it. If you're pulling your transmission for a rebuild, replace this roller while you've got access. When you're installing it, make sure it's seated properly in the bore. The roller should spin freely. If it's binding or not sitting flush, check for debris or damage in the bore. Clean it out and try again. The roller's designed to reduce friction at the selector pivot, so it needs to roll smoothly. If you're replacing the selector arm or any selector components, throw this roller on your parts list. Don't rebuild your selector assembly with a worn roller and wonder why your shifter still feels notchy. It's a couple bucks and it makes your shifter feel way better. Fresh roller means smooth selector movement and crisp shifts instead of grinding and binding.