How to Follow Repair Procedures
Repair procedure1. 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 instruction 5.
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 or equivalent are also shown.
3. Procedure steps are numbered and the part that is the main point of that procedure is shown in the illustration with the corresponding number. Occasionally, here are important points or additional information concerning a procedure. Refer to this information when servicing the related part.
Symbols
Symbols Part 1:
Symbols Part 2:
- There are eight symbols indicating oil, grease, fluids, sealant, and the use of SST or equivalent. These symbols show application points or use of these materials during service.
Advisory Messages
You'll 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 or parts could result if the caution is ignored.
NOTE: A Note provides added information that will help you to complete a particular procedure.
Specification: The values indicate the allowable range when performing inspections or adjustments.
Upper and lower limits: The values indicate the upper and lower limits that must not be exceeded when performing inspections or adjustments.