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/InstallationDifferential Oil Replacement
1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the filler plug.
3. Remove the drain plug and drain the differential oil into a container.
4. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.
Tightening torque
40—53 N·m {4.1—5.4 kgf·m, 30—39 ft·lbf}
5. Add the ...
Pressure Sensor Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the pressure sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system
service warnings and cautions before handling the pressure sensor..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the ne ...
Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Remove the liftgate latch and lock actuator from the liftgate.
6. Install in t ...