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.
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situatio ...
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
This section describes how to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. You
can place and receive phone calls using your vehicle’s audio system
without handling your cell phone.
PHONE button
Select ...
Before Driving
Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and
how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly
store luggage or packages. The in ...