Check the play of the release bearing by spinning it by hand. If there is excessive play or noise, replace the release bearing.

NOTE: The release bearing is packed with grease. Do not wash it in solvent.
A/T Differential Carrier and Final Driven Gear Replacement (A/T)
Remove the final driven gear (A) from the differential carrier (B). The
final driven gear bolts have left-hand threads.
Install the final driven gear on the differential carri ...
Airbag and Tensioner Disposal
Special Tools Required
Deployment Tool 07AAZ-000A100
Before scrapping any airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, seat belt
tensioners (including those in a whole vehicle to be scrapped) ...
Manual Transmission
The manual transmission is synchronized in all forward gears for smooth operation.
It has a lockout so you cannot shift directly from fifth to reverse. When shifting
up or down, make sure you pu ...