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 surface 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, the idler gear, and the 31 x 50 mm thrust washer in the direction shown.
Replace the locknut and the conical spring washer with new ones when assembling the transmission. The locknut has left-hand threads.
Check the axial clearance of 1st gear and 2nd gear.
Inspect the condition of the sealing rings. If the sealing rings are worn, distorted, or damaged, replace them.
Carrying Cargo
Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas:
• Glove box
• Front door pockets
• Seat-back pocket
• Center pocket
• Cargo area side pocket
• Cargo area, including the rear sea ...
Cam Chain Removal
NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.
Turn the crankshaft pulley so its top dead center (TDC) mark (A) lines up
with the pointer (B).
Remove the cylinder he ...
A/T Housing Idler Gear Shaft Removal and Installation (A/T)
Remove the snap ring (A), the cotter retainer (B), and the cotters (C)
from the idler gear shaft (D), then remove the idler gear shaft. Do not
distort the snap ring.
Check ...