General Information

1. Repair operations can be separated into 3 main processes:
   1. Diagnosis
   2. Removing/Installing, Replacing, Disassembling/Reassembling, Checking and Adjusting
   3. Final Inspection
2. This article explains the 1st process of Diagnosis (placed in the Diagnostics article), the 2nd process of Removing and Installing, Replacing, Disassembling, Installing and Checking, Adjusting, but the 3rd process of Final Inspection is omitted.
3. The following essential operations are not written in this article. However, these operations must be performed in actual situations.
   1. Operations with a jack or lift
   2. Cleaning of a removed part when necessary
   3. Visual check

To assist you in finding your way through these articles, the task heading are given at the top of each procedure.

1. Use of Special Service Tools (SST) and Special Service Materials (SSM) may be required, depending on the repair situation. Be sure to use SST and SSM when they are required and follow the working procedure properly.

1. Component drawing is placed under the title where necessary.
2. Non-reusable parts, grease application areas, precoated parts and tightening torque are specified in the component drawings.

   Example: 

   Fig 1: Identifying Repair Procedures

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3. Tightening torque, grease application areas, and non-reusable parts are described as important points in the procedures.
   NOTE: There are cases where such information can only be explained by using an illustration. In these cases, all the information such as torque, oil, etc. are described in the illustration.
4. The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
5. Only items with key points are described in the text. What to do and other details are placed in illustrations next to the text. Both the text and illustrations are accompanied by standard values and notices.
6. Illustrations of similar models are sometimes used. In those cases, specific details may be different from the actual vehicle.
7. Procedures are presented in a step-by-step format:
   1. Illustrations show what to do and where to do it.
   2. Task heading tells what to do.
   3. Text tells how to perform the task. It also has information such as specifications and warnings.

   Example: 

   Fig 2: Installing Bearing To Steering Knuckle

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   HINT:

   This format provides an experienced technician with the necessary information.

1. SPECIFICATIONS are presented in bold-faced text throughout the text where needed. The specifications are also found in the Service Specifications articles for quick reference.

1. The units used in this manual comply with the SI UNIT (International System of Units) standard. Units from the metric system and the English system are also provided.

   Example: 

   Torque: 30 N.m (310 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf)