Remove the ring gear holder.
Inspect the ring gear teeth for wear and damage.
Inspect the clutch disc mating surface on the flywheel for wear, cracks, and burning.
Measure the flywheel (A) runout using a dial indicator (B). Through at least two full turns with pushing against the flywheel each time you turn it to take up the crankshaft thrust washer clearance. If the measurement is more than the service limit, replace the flywheel, and recheck the runout. Go to step 16.
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Standard (New): |
0.05 mm (0.0020 in) max. |
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Service Limit: |
0.15 mm (0.0059 in) |

Mainshaft Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly (A/T)
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 s ...
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
Automatic transmission models
2. Check that the shift lever is in
, then
depress the brake pedal.
► Although it is possible to start the vehic ...
Protecting Child Passengers
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because
they are
either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are
the
number one cause of death of ...