Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Disassembly And Assembly: Notes
For valve body disassembly procedures, follow numbered steps in illustration. See Fig 1 to Fig 3 . For valve body assembly procedures, follow numbers steps in illustration in reverse order. Letters in illustration refer to service point to observe while disassembling and assembling valve body. Letters with arrows pointing away from letter refer to service points to be observed while performing that step of the disassembly procedure. See DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT . Letters with arrows pointing towards letter refer to service points to be observed while performing that step of the assembly procedure. See ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS .
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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.