General Information

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

At the beginning of each procedure, a PRECAUTION General Description is given that pertains to all repair operations contained in that article.

Read these precautions before starting any repair task.

TROUBLESHOOTING tables are included for each system to help you diagnose the problem and find the cause. The fundamentals of how to proceed with troubleshooting are described HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING . Be sure to read this before performing troubleshooting.

Preparation lists the SST (Special Service Tools), recommended tools, equipment, lubricant and SSM (Special Service Materials) which should be prepared before beginning the operation and explains the purpose of each one.

Most repair operations begin with an overview illustration. It identifies the components and shows how the parts fit together.

Example:

Fig 1: Identifying Master Cylinder Components

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The procedures are presented in a step-by-step format:

• Illustrations show what to do and where to do it.
• Task headings tell what to do.
• The text tells how to perform the task and gives other information such as specifications and warnings.

This format provides the experienced technician with a FAST TRACK to the information needed. The upper case task heading can be read at a glance when necessary, and the text below it provides detailed information. Important specifications and warnings always stand out in bold type.

References have been kept to a minimum.

Specifications are presented in bold type throughout the text where needed. You never have to leave the procedure to look up your specifications. They are also found in Service Specifications section for quick reference.

• CAUTIONS are presented in bold type, and indicate there is a possibility of injury to you or other people.
• NOTICES are also presented in bold type, and indicate the possibility of damage to the components being repaired.
• HINTS are separated from the text but do not appear in bold. They provide additional information to help you perform the repair efficiently.

The UNITS are primarily expressed according to the SI UNIT (International System of Unit), and alternately expressed in the metric system and in the English System.

Example: 

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