General Information
- INDEX
To assist you in finding your way through these articles, the task heading are given at the top of each procedure.
- PRECAUTION
At the beginning of each procedure, PRECAUTIONS that pertain to repair operations contained in that article are given. Read these precautions before starting any repair work.
- TROUBLESHOOTING
The TROUBLESHOOTING tables are included for each system. Be sure to read the fundamentals of how to proceed with troubleshooting in HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING .
- PREPARATION
Preparation lists the Special Service Tools (SST), recommended tools, equipment, lubricants and Special Service Materials (SSM) that should be prepared before beginning. It also explains the purpose of each one.
- REPAIR PROCEDURES
Most repair operations begin with an overview illustration. It identifies the components and shows how the parts fit together.
Example:
The procedures are presented in a step-by-step format:
- The illustration shows what to do and where to do it.
- The task heading briefly describes what you will be doing.
- The detailed text tells how to perform the task and gives information such as specifications and warnings.
Example:
This format provides the experienced technician with a FAST TRACK to the information needed. The upper case task headings are easy to read and the text below it provides detailed information. Important specifications and warnings are always written in bold-faced text.
- REFERENCES
References have been kept to a minimum.
- SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications are printed in bold-faced text throughout the article where needed. They are also found in Service Specifications for quick reference.
- CAUTIONS, NOTICES, HINTS:
- 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 detailed text but are not bold. HINTS provide additional information to help you perform repairs.
- SI UNIT
The UNITS used comply with the SI UNITS (International System of Units) standard. For your convenience, we also provide units from the metric system and the English system.
Example:
Torque: 30 N.m (310 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf)