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FUNDAMENTAL PROCEDURES
SYMBOLS
Symbol Meaning Type
Apply oil New engine oil, gear oil, etc. as appropriate
Apply brake fluid Only brake fluid
Apply automatic transmission fluid
(ATF)
Only ATF
Apply grease Appropriate grease
Apply sealant Appropriate sealant
Apply petroleum jelly Appropriate petroleum jelly
Whenever special oil or grease is required, it will be identified in figure.
NOTICE, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
The following items contain general procedures you should always follow when working on a vehicle:
PROTECTION OF VEHICLE
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A WORD ABOUT SAFETY
1. Block the wheels.
2. Use only the specified jacking positions.
3. Support the vehicle with safety stands.
PREPARATION OF TOOLS AND MEASURING EQUIPMENT
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST'S)
REMOVAL OF PARTS
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DISASSEMBLY
INSPECTION OF PARTS
ARRANGEMENT OF PARTS
CLEANING PARTS FOR REUSE
REASSEMBLY
1. Oil seals
2. O-rings
3. Cotter pins
4. Gaskets
5. Lock washers
6. Nylon nuts
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DEPENDING ON LOCATION:
1. Sealant should be applied or new gaskets installed.
2. Oil should be applied to the moving components of parts.
3. Specified oil or grease should be applied at the appropriate locations (such as oil seals) before reassembly.
ADJUSTMENTS
RUBBER PARTS AND TUBING
ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS (TEST LIGHT)
The test light is used for simple voltage checks and in checking for short circuits.
When checking the engine control module (ECM), never use a bulb exceeding 3.4W.
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ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS(JUMPER WIRE)
Do not connect a jumper wire from the power source line to a body ground. Such a connection may cause damage to
harnessesor electronic components.
VOLTMETER
OHMMETER
Do not attempt to connect the ohmmeter to any circuit in which voltage is applied. Such a connection may damage
theohmmeter.
ELECTRICAL PARTS
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<REMOVAL OF CONNECTOR>
1. Never pull on the wiring harness when disconnecting connectors.
2. Connectors can be removed by pressing or pulling lock lever.
1. When a tester is used to check for continuity or to measure voltage, insert tester probe from wire harness side.
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2. Check terminals of waterproof connectors from connector side because they cannot be accessed from harness side.
• Use a fine wire to prevent damage to the terminal.
• Do not damage the terminal when inserting the tester lead.
REPLACEMENT OF TERMINALS
<FEMALE>
<MALE>
SENSORS, SWITCHES, AND RELAYS
Do not drop them or accidentally strike them against other parts.
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WIRING COLOR CODES
Code Color Code Color
B Black P Pink
BR Brown R Red
G Green S
Silver
(Light
blue)
GY Gray T Tawny
L Blue V Violet
LG
Light
green
W White
O Orange Y Yellow
TOWING
On 4WD vehicles, it is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with
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all the wheelsoff the ground.
VIN LOCATIONS
ENGINE NUMBER LOCATIONS
ENGLISH/METRIC CONVERSION TABLE
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UNITS
ABBREVIATIONS
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