Input Shaft And Gears: Inspection: Bearing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Make sure bearings roll freely and are free from noise, cracks, pitting or wear.

Fig 1: Checking Bearings Roll Freely
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.