Lightly coat the reverse idler gear shaft (A), the needle bearing (B), and new O-rings (C) with lithium grease.

Assemble the new O-rings and the needle bearing on the reverse idler gear shaft, then install the reverse idler gear shaft in the reverse idler gear shaft holder (D). Align the D-shaped cut out (E) of the shaft with the D-shaped area (F) of the holder.
Install the reverse idler gear in the transmission housing in the direction shown.

Install the reverse idler gear shaft/holder assembly in the reverse idler gear.

Secure the holder with the bolts.
M/T Differential Thrust Clearance Adjustment (M/T)
Special Tools Required
Driver Handle, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100
Remove the left driveshaft side oil seal from the transmission housing.
If you remove the 80 mm shim (A) from ...
Connecting rod Specification(s)
Connecting rod
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Connecting ...
If the TPMS Indicator Comes
U.S. models
■ Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the TPMS.
• If the compact spare is installed, the indicator comes on after driving
for a few ...