Inspect the thrust needle bearings and the needle bearings for galling and rough movement.

Inspect the splines for excessive wear and damage.
Check the shaft bearing surfaces for scoring and excessive wear.
Before installing the O-rings, wrap the shaft splines with tape to prevent O-ring damage.
Lubricate all parts with ATF during assembly.
Install the conical spring washer and the 40 x 63 mm thrust washer in the direction shown.
Replace the locknut and the conical spring washer with new ones when assembling the transmission.
Check the axial clearance of 3rd gear.
Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment
Inspection
Pull the parking brake lever (A) with 196 N (20 kgf, 44.1 lbf)
of force to fully apply the parking brake. The parking brake lever should be
locked within the specif ...
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked “M+S” tires,
snow
tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between
vehicles
when driving.
Be part ...
Shift Lever Housing Replacement (M/T)
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the center console, dashboard, and related
parts.
Remove the center console.
Remove the harness clamps (A).
Remove the lock pin ...