How to Use This Information
Range of Topics^ Procedures are divided into the following five basic operations:
- Removal/Installation
- Disassembly/Assembly
- Replacement
- Inspection
- Adjustment
^ Simple operations which can be performed easily just by looking at the vehicle (i.e., removal/installation of parts, jacking, vehicle lifting, cleaning of parts and visual inspection) have been omitted.
Service Procedure Inspection, adjustment
^ Inspection and adjustment procedures are divided into steps. Important points regarding the location and contents of the procedures are explained in detail and shown in the illustrations.
Repair procedure
1. Most repair operations begin with an overview illustration. It identifies the components, shows how the parts fit together, and describes visual part inspection. However, only removal/installation procedures that need to be performed methodically have written instructions.
2. Expendable parts, tightening torques, and symbols for oil, grease, and sealant are shown in the overview illustration. In addition, symbols indicating parts requiring the use of special service tools are also shown.
3. Procedure steps are numbered and the part that is the main point of the procedure is shown in the illustration with the corresponding number. Occasionally, there are important points or additional information concerning a procedure. Refer to this information when servicing the related part.
Symbols
There are eight symbols indicating oil, grease, fluids, sealant and the use of SST. These symbols show application points or use of these materials during service.
Advisory Messages
You will find several Warnings, Cautions, Notes, Specifications and Upper and Lower limits.
Warning: A Warning Indicates a situation In which serious injury or death could result if the warning Is Ignored.
Caution: A Caution Indicates a situation In which damage to the vehicle could result If the caution Is Ignored.
Note: A Note provides added information that will help you to complete a particular procedure.