1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard.
► The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the hood to release the lock mechanism, and open the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp using the grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood. Remove your hand at a height of approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Connecting Rod Bolt Inspection
Measure the diameter of each connecting rod bolt at point A and point B
with a micrometer.
Calculate the difference in diameter between point A and point B.
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Transmission End Cover Selector Control Shaft Oil Seal Replacement (A/T)
Special Tools Required
Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Bearing Driver Attachment, 22 x 24 mm 07746-0010800
Remove the oil seal from the end cover.
Install the new oil ...
M/T Differential Backlash Inspection (M/T)
Place the differential assembly on V-blocks (A), and install the right
driveshaft (B) and the left driveshaft (C).
Measure the backlash of both pinion gears (D) with a dial in ...