Joint Area Excessive Play Inspection
1. Shake the universal joint by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.

2. If there is any excessive play, replace the propeller shaft..
Propeller Shaft Runout Inspection
CAUTION:
Do not rotate the propeller shaft using engine force when inspecting.
1. Shift to neutral position and release the parking brake.
2. Rotate the rear wheel by hand and inspect the propeller shaft runout at the two locations shown in the figure.

If it exceeds the standard specification, replace the propeller shaft.
0.8 mm {0.031 in}
Propeller Shaft Inspection
Propeller Shaft Removal/InstallationSide Wall Removal/Installation
1. Pull the side wall in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2)
and remove it while detaching hooks A and clip B.
2. Pull the side wall in the direction of the arrow (3) and remove it while detaching
the guide C.
CAUTION:
If the hooks A and clip B is removed forceful ...
Door Lock Switch Inspection
Driver's Side
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the door lock switch..
3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If the continuity is not as indicated in the table, replace the door lock
switch.
Passenger's Side
1. Disconnec ...
Fresh Air Duct
Purpose, Function
Conducts fresh air from outside the engine compartment.
Increases air density by taking fresh air, which is cooler than the engine
compartment, to enhance the charging efficiency, ensuring the combustion stability.
Construction
The fresh-air duct is i ...