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.
Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:
• Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
• Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract e ...
A/T Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Inspection (A/T)
Special Tools Required
Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Bearing Driver Attachment, 72 x 75 mm 07746-0010600
Preload Inspection Tool 07HAJ-PK40201
NOTE: If the transmission housing, torq ...
Wheel Bearing Replacement
Separate the hub (A) from the knuckle (B) using the hub dis/assembly tool
and a hydraulic press. Hold the knuckle with the attachment (C) of the
hydraulic press or equivalent tool. Be care ...