General Information

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1. Generally, repair operations can be separated in the following 3 main processes:
  1. Diagnosis
  2. Removing and Installing, Replacing, Disassembling, Installing and Checking, Adjusting
  3. Final Inspection
2. This article explains the 1st process of "Diagnosis" , the 2nd process of "Removing and Installing, Replacing, Disassembling, Installing and Checking, Adjusting", but the 3rd process of "Final Inspection" is omitted.
3. The following essential operations may not be written in these article. However, these operations must be done in the practical situation.
  1. Operation with a jack or lift
  2. Cleaning of a removed part when necessary
  3. Visual check
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. A list of SST and SSM is in the Preparation section of this article.

REPAIR PROCEDURES

Component drawing is placed under the title when necessary.
Illustrations are placed as "disassembled parts drawing" so that it enables you to understand the fitting condition of the components.
Non-reusable parts, grease applied parts, precoated parts and tightening torque are specified in the components drawing.
Example:

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Master Cylinder (Example)
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NOTE: There are cases where such information can only be indicated by an illustration. In that case, all the information such as torque, oil, etc. are described in the illustration.

Tightening torque, oil applying position, and non-reusable parts are described as important points in the procedure.
Installing procedure of operation items is performed in the reverse order of the removal, and only the important points are described.
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 notice are placed.
There may be a case where the illustrations of the similar models are used. In that case the details may be different from the actual vehicle.
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 detailed text tells how to perform the task and gives other information such as specifications and warnings.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Front Axle Hub Bearing (LH)
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  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 always stand out in bold type.
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
1. Specifications are presented in bold type throughout the articles. You never have to leave the procedure to look up your specifications. The specifications are also found in the Service Specifications section for a quick reference.

TERMS DEFINITION

Terms	Definitions
WARNING	Indicate the possibility of injury to you or other people.
CAUTION	Indicate the possibility of damage to the components being repaired.
NOTE	Provide additional information to help you to perform the repair efficiently.

SI UNIT
1. The UNITS given in these articles 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)