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Technician Safety Information


When servicing any vehicle observe the following cautions:

1. Always wear appropriate eye protection.

2. Block the drive wheels, as a safety routine, before beginning any service with the vehicle on the ground.

3. Never work under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Use jackstands, on a flat and level hard surface, for safe support.

4. Exercise care and wear eye protection when working with spring or tension loaded fasteners such as E-clips, or snap rings, careless removal can cause personal injury.