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/InstallationSteering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the steering column for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the clearance between the projection on the steering column shown
in the figure and the bracket is less than 2.0 mm {0.079 in}.
If the clearance between the projection and bracket is 2.0 mm {0.079 in}
or ...
Sunroof Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front map light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the sunroof switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the sunroof switch.
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Drive Plate Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
1. Remove the transaxle..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Drive plate installation bolts
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Removal Note.)
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Installation Note.)
2
Backing plate
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