Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.








On-vehicle inspection
InspectionDirect clutch
Components
Disassembly
Inspect pack clearance of direct clutch
(see page ax-234)
Remove direct multiple disc clutch disc
Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring from the
direct clutch drum.
Remove the flange, 3 discs and 3 plates from the
direct clutch drum.
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Installation
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Install steering pad assembly
Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in
the illustration.
Connect the 2 airbag connectors.
Notice:
When handling t ...
Check for intermittent problems
Hint:
Inspect the vehicle's ecm using check mode. Intermittent
problems are easier to detect with the intelligent tester when
the ecm is in check mode. In check mode, the ecm uses 1
trip detection logic, which is more sensitive to malfunctions
than normal mode (default), which uses 2 trip detec ...