General Information

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1. Generally, repair operations can be separated in the following 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" (found in the "Diagnostics" section), the 2nd process of "Removing and Installing, Replacing, Disassembling, Installing and Checking, and Adjusting", but the 3rd process of "Final Inspection" is omitted.
3. The following essential operations are not written in these articles. However, these operations must be performed in actual situations.
  1. Operations with a jack or lift (See VEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT LOCATIONS )
  2. Cleaning of a removed part when necessary
  3. Visual check
INDEX
1. To assist you in finding your way through these articles, the task heading are given at the top of each procedure.
PREPARATION
1. Use of special service tools (SST) and special service materials (SSM) may be required, depending on the repairing condition. Be sure to use SST and SSM when they are required and follow the working procedure properly.
REPAIR PROCEDURES
1. Component drawing is placed under the title where necessary.
2. Non-reusable parts, grease application area, precoated parts and tightening torque are specified in the component drawings.
  Example:
  
  Fig 1: Information Provided In Exploded View Of Components (Example)
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3. Tightening torque, grease application area, 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. Installing procedures are performed in the reverse order of the removal and only the important points are described.
5. Only items with points are described in the procedure, and the operational portion and content are placed using an illustration. In the explanations, details of the operational method, standard value and notices are placed.
6. There may be a case where the illustrations of similar models are used. In that case, specific details may be different from the actual vehicle.
7. The procedures are presented in a step-by-step format:
  1. The illustration shows what to do and where to do it.
  2. The task heading tells what to do.
  3. The explanation text tells how to perform the task and gives other information such as specifications and warnings.
    NOTE: This format provides an experienced technician with a fast track to the necessary information. The task heading can be read at a glance when necessary and the text below provides detailed information. Important specifications and warnings are always written in bold type to stand out from the rest of the text.
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
1. Specifications are presented in bold type. You never have to leave the procedure to look up your specifications. The specifications are also found in the Service Specifications articles for quick reference.

TERMS DEFINITION

CAUTION	Indicates the possibility of injury to you or other people.
NOTICE	Indicates the possibility of damage to the components being repaired.
NOTE	Provides additional information to help you to perform the repair efficiently.

SI UNIT
1. 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)