For 1990-2009 cars

1. Measure the end play between the output carrier (1) and the thrust washer (2) at each pinion gear (3).
2. Replace the output carrier assembly if the end play exceeds specifications.

Specification
The maximum pinion end play is 1.010 mm (0.040 in).

3. Inspect the wear of each output carrier assembly tooth by placing a straight edge (3) against the side of each carrier assembly tooth (2).
4. Observe the wear on the carrier assembly tooth at dimension A .
5. If detectable notching has occurred, replace the output planetary carrier assembly.