Hyundai i20 Planetary Gears
Planetary Gears to suit the Hyundai i20, cross-referenced against OEM specification and dispatched countrywide
What Are Hyundai i20 Planetary Gears?
Planetary gears are the nested sun, planet and ring gearsets inside an automatic gearbox that make each ratio possible. On Hyundai Getz, i20 and Creta automatics we see them complain with whine or crunch when the ATF has never been changed.
Signs You Need New Planetary Gears
Getting the right planetary gears for your i20 first time
Ordering planetary gears for a i20 starts with the generation: PB, then GB, then the current BC3.The PB and GB are different cars underneath despite the shared badge, so a part listed simply as "i20" is not automatically the right one — the generation code decides it.
Engine families fitted to the SA-market i20:
Manual and automatic derivatives of the same Hyundai take entirely different mountings, driveshafts and coolers, and the automatic itself changed within some generations.
Send us manual or automatic, the number of gears, and the engine it is bolted to with your enquiry and we will confirm the correct planetary gears against your car before anything is dispatched.
In South Africa the i20 is mostly a high-mileage commuter hatch that spends its life in stop-start city traffic, which is why wear items move faster on an i20 than on almost anything else Hyundai sells here. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Hyundai i20 Planetary Gears — Questions We Get Asked
Will planetary gears from another i20 fit mine?
Not automatically. The i20 sold in South Africa as PB, then GB, then the current BC3, and the PB and GB are different cars underneath despite the shared badge, so a part listed simply as "i20" is not automatically the right one — the generation code decides it. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
Which engines did the South African i20 come with?
SA-market cars ran Kappa 1.2, Gamma 1.4, Kappa 1.0 T-GDi (N Line). The code stamped on the block is what we work from — the badge on the boot is not reliable on its own.
How much does it cost to replace Hyundai planetary gears?
A full gearbox rebuild covering planetary sets, clutch packs and seals runs R18,700-R45,000 at an SA transmission specialist. A used replacement gearbox through Pro Hyundai Spares is often cheaper and carries a warranty. Get a free quote.
What does a failing Hyundai automatic gearbox sound like?
A high-pitched whine that changes note with each gear change, sometimes with a squeak or crunch as the shift completes. A harsh bang as drive engages from neutral points at the same planetary-set damage. Early diagnosis saves a full rebuild.
Can planetary gears be replaced or do you need a whole gearbox?
Specialist transmission workshops can split a gearbox, fit new planetary sets and rebuild clutches. It is skilled work and not cheap. On most Hyundai autos a used complete box through Pro Hyundai Spares works out cheaper with less downtime.
How much does a Hyundai planetary gear set cost in South Africa?
Bare planetary sets are rarely sold alone, because transmission specialists order them as part of a rebuild kit. Expect R3,700-R8,000 for the parts alone. Labour to fit them is the bigger cost. Get a free quote with your gearbox code.
Where can I buy Hyundai planetary gears in SA?
Pro Hyundai Spares can source planetary sets and full used auto gearboxes for Getz, i20, Accent and Creta. Specialist transmission shops are the other route. Send us your gearbox ID for an exact match.
Learn More About Hyundai i20 Planetary Gears
Not sure which planetary gears fits your i20?
Send us your VIN or the engine code off the block and our Hyundai desk will cross-check the correct planetary gears for your exact i20 derivative.