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/InstallationSide Turn Light Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Outer mirror glass.
b. Upper outer mirror garnish.
c. Side turn light.
3. Apply battery voltage to side turn light terminal A, and connect terminal
B to ground.
4. Verify that the LED illuminates.
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Filament Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the
tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect
the filament by touching it ...
Liftgate Garnish Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate recess.
d. Liftgate lower trim.
3. Disconnect the connectors.
4. Remove nuts A.
5. Detach clips B shown in the figure.
6. Remove the liftgate ...