BASIC REPAIR HINT

HINTS ON OPERATIONS

Fig 1: Precaution For Repair

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OPERATION HINT

1	Looks	Always wear a clean uniform. Hat and safety shoes must be worn.
2	Vehicle protection	Set a grill cover, fender cover, seat cover and floor mat before starting the operation.
3	Safe operation	In case of working with 2 or more persons, be sure to check safety of one another. When working with the engine running, pay attention to the ventilation of the workshop. In case of operating on high-temperature parts, rotating, moving and vibrating parts, pay attention not to burn or injure yourself. When jacking up the vehicle, be sure to support the specified location with a safety stand. When lifting up the vehicle, apply a safety equipment.
4	Preparation of tools and measuring gauge	Before starting operation, prepare a tool stand, SST, gauge, oil, shop rag and parts for replacement.
5	Removal and installation, disassembly and assembly operations	Diagnose with a thorough understanding of the trouble phenomenon and perform effective operations. Before removing the parts, check the assembly for general condition, deformation and damage. When the structure is complicated, take a note or put matchmarks so as not to make mistakes that affect the function of the parts. Clean and wash the removed parts if necessary, and assemble them after a thorough check.
6	Removed parts	Place the removed parts in the correct order to avoid mixing up or making them dirty. As for non-reusable parts such as gasket, O-ring, and self lock nut, change them to new ones following the instruction of this information . Sort out the parts for replacement in a box and show them to the customer.

JACKING UP AND SUPPORTING VEHICLE
1. Care must be taken when jacking up and supporting the vehicle. Be sure to lift and support the vehicle at the proper locations (See VEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT LOCATIONS ).
PRECOATED PARTS
1. Precoated parts are bolts, nuts, etc. that are coated with a seal lock adhesive at the factory.
2. If a precoated part is retightened, loosened or caused to move in any way, it must be recoated with the specified adhesive.
3. When reusing precoated parts, clean off the old adhesive and dry the part with compressed air. Then apply the specified seal lock adhesive to the bolt, nut or threads.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Seal Lock Adhesive
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Repair Instruction: Precaution

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic

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