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  1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
    1. This article is written in accordance with SAE J2008.
      1. Diagnosis
      2. Removing/Installing, Replacing, Disassembling/Reassembling, Checking and Adjusting
      3. Final Inspection
    2. The following procedures are omitted from this article. However, these procedures must be performed.
      1. Use a jack or lift to perform operations
      2. Clean all removed parts
      3. Perform a visual check
  2. PREPARATION 
    1. Use of Special Service Tools (SST) and Special Service Materials (SSM) may be required, depending on the repair procedure. Be sure to use SST and SSM when they are required and follow the working procedure properly. A list of SST and SSM is in PREPARATION article.
  3. REPAIR PROCEDURES 
    1. A component graphic is placed under the title where necessary.
    2. Non-reusable parts, grease application areas, precoated parts and torque specifications are noted in the component graphics.

      The following graphic is an example.

      Fig 1: Exploded View Of Master Cylinder
      G05850317Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Torque specifications, grease application areas and non-reusable parts are emphasized in the procedures.

      HINT:

      There are cases where such information can only be explained by using an graphic. In these cases, the information is described in the graphic.

    4. Only items with key points are described in the text. What to do and other details are explained using graphics next to the text. Both the text and graphics are accompanied by standard values and notices.
      DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE TABLE

      Graphic What to do and where to do it
      Task heading What work will be performed
      Explanation text How to perform the task
      Also has information such as specifications and warnings, which are written in boldface text
    5. Graphics of similar vehicle models are sometimes used. In these cases, minor details may be different from the actual vehicle.
    6. Procedures are presented in a step-by-step format.
  4. SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 
    1. SPECIFICATIONS are presented in boldface text throughout the article. The specifications are also found in SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS article for reference.
  5. TERM DEFINITIONS 
    TERM DEFINITIONS TABLE

    CAUTION Possibility of injury to you or other people.
    NOTICE Possibility of damage to components being repaired.
    HINT Provides additional information to help you perform repairs.
  6. INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS 
    1. The units used in this article comply with the International System of Units (SI) standard. Units from the metric system and the English systems are also provided.

      Below is an example.

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

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