Raise the vehicle on the lift.
A/T model: Remove the shift cable cover.
Support the transmission with a transmission jack and a wood block under the transmission and raise it just enough to free the torque rod, then remove the torque rod.
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Remove the torque rod bracket.
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Install the torque rod bracket.
Install the torque rod (A).
NOTE: Be sure to install the torque rod with the UP'' mark facing up.
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Install the bolt (B) with the tab (C) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (D) on the front subframe, then loosely install a new torque rod mounting bolt (E) and nut (F).
Remove the transmission jack and the wood block from under the transmission.
Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown.
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A/T model: Install the shift cable cover.
Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play Inspection
Remove the oil pump.
Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler gauge (A) between the
connecting rod (B) and the crankshaft (C).
Connecting Rod End Play
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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 ...
Safe Driving
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