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/InstallationPush Button Start Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the meter hood..
3. While pressing the push button start tab in the direction of the arrow (1)
shown in the figure, push out the push button start in the direction of the arrow
(2) shown in the figure to detach the push button start tab fr ...
Radiator Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while
the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine
coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage
the engine and cooling system.
Tu ...
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system
and the liftgate can not be opened, perform the following procedure as an emergency
measure to Open it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with
a flathead sc ...