NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the tailgate or the related parts.
Remove these items:
Tailgate lower trim panel
Rear license trim
Disconnect the tailgate opener cable (A) from the tailgate handle (B), and remove the nuts. Take care not to kink the cable.
From outside of the tailgate, pull out the tailgate handle (A), then remove it.
Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Make sure the tailgate opener cable is connected securely.
Make sure the tailgate opens properly.
Driveshaft Removal
Special Tools Required
Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the front wheel.
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Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Pulley Replacement
Remove the auto-tensioner.
Remove the tensioner pulley.
Install the tensioner pulley in the reverse order of removal.
Install the auto-tensioner.
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Synchro Ring and Gear Inspection (M/T)
Inspect the synchro rings for scoring, cracks, and damage (A).
Inspect the inside of each synchro ring (B) for wear. Inspect the teeth
(C) on each synchro ring for wear (round ...