Technician Safety Information

All information, illustrations and specifications contained in these procedures are based on the latest information at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.

WARNING: ENGINES PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE THAT IS ODORLESS, CAUSES SLOWER REACTION TIMES AND CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY. WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING, KEEP SERVICE AREAS WELL VENTILATED OR ATTACH THE VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE SHOP EXHAUST REMOVAL SYSTEM.

Some operations require that hydraulic tubes, hoses, and fittings, disconnected for inspection or testing purposes. These systems, when fully charged, contains fluid at high pressure. Before disconnecting any hydraulic tubes, hoses or fittings, be sure that the system is fully depressurized.

When servicing a vehicle, always wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.

When diagnosing a transmission system problem, it is important to follow approved procedures where applicable. Following these procedures is very important to the safety of individuals performing diagnostic tests.

Make sure the vehicle being tested has a fully charged battery. If it does not, false diagnostic codes or error messages may occur. It is extremely important that accurate shift lever position data be available to the TCM. The accuracy of any diagnostic trouble code found in memory is doubtful unless the Shift Lever Test, performed on the DRB(R) Scan Tool, passes without fail.

Some components of the powertrain system are intended to be serviced in assembly only. Attempting to remove or repair certain system subcomponents may result in personal injury and/or improper system operation. Only those components with approved repair and installation procedures should be serviced.