General Information

To assist you in finding your way through the article, the Service Category and Sub category are given at the top of the article.

At the beginning of some articles, a General Description is given that pertains to all repair operations.

Read all precautions before starting any repair task.

When needed, 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 on 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: Exploded View of Master Cylinder (Example)

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

• The illustration shows what to do and where to do it.
• The task heading tells what to do.
• The detailed text tells how to perform the task and gives other information such as specifications and warnings.

Example:

Fig 2: Checking Piston Stroke of Overdrive Brake (Example)

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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. However, when they are required you are given LINKS or references to the procedure.

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 articles for quick reference.

• WARNINGS are presented in bold type, and indicate there is a possibility of injury to you or other people.
• CAUTIONS are also presented in bold type, and indicate the possibility of damage to the components being repaired.
• NOTES are separated from the text. They provide additional information to help you perform the repair efficiently.

The UNITS given 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: 

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