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General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. INDEX
An INDEX is provided on the first page of each section to guide you to the item to be repaired. To assist you in finding your way through the manual, the Section Title and major heading are given at the top of every page.

2. PREPARATION
Preparation lists the Special Service Tools (SST), recommended tools, equipment, lubricant and Special Service Materials (SSM) which should be prepared before beginning the operation and explains the purpose of each one.

3. REPAIR PROCEDURES
Most repair operations begin with an overview illustration. It identifies the components and shows how the parts fit together.





Example:

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:

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 it provides detailed information. Important specifications and warnings always stand out in bold type.

4. REFERENCES
References have been kept to a minimum. However, when they are required you are given the page to refer to.

5. SPECIFICATIONS
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 at the end of each section, for quick reference.

6. CAUTIONS, NOTICES, HINTS:
CAUTIONS are presented in bold type, and indicate there is a possibility of injury to you or other people.
NOTICES are also presented in bold type, and indicate the possibility of damage to the components being repaired.
HINTS are separated from the text but do not appear in bold. They provide additional information to help you perform the repair efficiently.

7. SI UNIT
The UNITS given in this manual 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 Nm (310 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.)