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.
Under-Cowl Panel Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
Remove these items:
Windshield wiper arms
Cowl cover
Remove the bolts, then remove the under-cowl panel ...
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
U.S. models only
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that
turns on every time you start the engine and monitors the pressure in your tires
while driving.
Each ...
Driving Guidelines
On Sport model
Your vehicle is designed to give you optimum handling and performance on well-maintained
roads. As part of this design, your vehicle has a minimum of ground clearance.
• Use cauti ...