1. Inspect each connecting part for looseness.
Tighten or replace parts if necessary.
2. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and looseness in the boot band.

3. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and wear in the joints or splines.
Repair or replace the drive shaft or boot band if necessary.
Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly/Assembly
Rear Drive Shaft Removal/InstallationLiftgate Side Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
2. Remove the fastener A.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the liftgate side trim
in the direction of the arrow (1) while detaching clips B.
4. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tabs C while pulling the
liftgate si ...
Instrument Cluster Disassembly/Assembly
CAUTION:
If the instrument cluster is hit forcefully during disassembly such as by
being dropped, it could get damaged and the system may not operate normally.
When disassembling the instrument cluster, perform the procedure on a workbench
on clean clothes being careful not to drop ...
Torque Box Installation [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Installation Procedure
1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform
with standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts.
3. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit p ...