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.
Intermediate Shaft Removal (A/T)
Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing
washer.
Remove the right driveshaft.
Remove the shift cable cover (A).
Re ...
Using the Tailgate Open Handle
Models with remote transmitter
When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate
is unlocked.
All models
Pull up the tailgate open handle and lift open
the tailgate.
To close the tailgate, grab ...
Armrest
■Using the Driver’s Seat Armrest*
Pull down the armrest. ...