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.
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control),
System
VSA® helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns
more or less
than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery
surfaces.
It does so by regu ...
Radiator Replacement
Raise the vehicle on the lift.
Drain the engine coolant.
Disconnect the ECT sensor 2 connector (A), then remove the harness clamp
(B).
With A/C: Re ...
Radio Theft Protection
Your vehicle’s audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected from electrical
power for any reason.
To make it work again, you must enter a specific five-digit code in the preset
button ...