Check the play of the release bearing by spinning it by hand. If there is excessive play or noise, replace the release bearing.

NOTE: The release bearing is packed with grease. Do not wash it in solvent.
Break-in Period
Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance by paying extra
attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
• Avoid full-throttle starts ...
A/T Differential Carrier and Final Driven Gear Replacement (A/T)
Remove the final driven gear (A) from the differential carrier (B). The
final driven gear bolts have left-hand threads.
Install the final driven gear on the differential carri ...
Audio Antenna
Your vehicle is equipped with an antenna at the rear of the roof . Bef ore
using a ‘‘drive-through’’ car wash, remove the antenna by unscrewing it by hand.
This prevents the antenna f ...