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/InstallationWasher Fluid Level Sensor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Set the front over fender aside..
3. Set the mudguard (RH) aside..
4. Remove the front bumper..
5. Inspect for continuity according to washer fluid level between the washer
fluid-level sensor terminals.
If not as indicated in th ...
Rear Beltline Molding Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach the clip A in the
direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
3. Pull up the rear belt line molding in the di ...
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
Purpose/Function
Detects the throttle valve opening/closing condition, which operates in accordance
with the accelerator pedal operation, as basic information for mainly determining
the fuel injection amount.
Detects the throttle valve opening/closing condition, which operates i ...