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.
Rear Axle Beam Replacement
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the rear wheels.
Remove the rear hub bearing unit.
Remove the parking brake cable bracket (left side) (A), the b ...
Tailgate
All models except Canadian DX
The tailgate will lock or unlock when you lock or unlock the driver’s door by
using the key, the lock tab on the driver’s door, the master door lock switch or
th ...
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct
driving
position.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The nig ...