General Information

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1. This information 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 are essential and must be performed when applicable.
  1. Use a jack or lift to perform operations
  2. Cleaning removed parts
  3. Performing a visual check
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 the PREPARATION article.
REPAIR PROCEDURES
1. A component illustration is placed under the title where necessary.
2. Non-reusable parts, grease application areas, precoated parts and torque specifications are noted in the component illustrations.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Master Cylinder Components
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3. Torque specifications, grease application areas and non-reusable parts are emphasized 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. 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.
5. Illustrations of similar vehicle models are sometimes used. In those cases, specific details may be different from the actual vehicle.
6. 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. It also has information such as specifications and warning.
    
    Fig 2: Installing Bearing To Steering Knuckle
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  HINT:
  
  This format provides an experienced technician with a FAST TRACK to the necessary information. The task headings are easy to read and the text below the task heading provides detailed information. Important specifications and warnings are always written in bold type.
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
1. SPECIFICATIONS are presented in bold-faced text throughout the manual. The specifications are also found in the SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS article for quick reference.

TERMS DEFINITION

TERMS DEFINITION CHART

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.

SI UNIT
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 systems are also provided.
  Example:
  
  Torque: 30 N*m (310 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf)