shop practices
Repair notes
Note
- general maintenance practices are given in this section.
This information will not be repeated in any other part of this manual.
- repair = disassembly/Assembly
- replace = Removal installation
All special tools and torque values are noted at the beginning of the procedure and are given again at the step in which they occur. Where none are required there will be none given.
Any parts or materials that are required will be found in the appropriate PARTS CATALOG.
If you disassemble something and intend to re-use the parts, follow good shop practice and clean them thoroughly before assembly.
Safety - safety is always the most important consideration when working on this vehicle. Completely understand the job to be done; use common sense and proper tools don't just do the job. Do it safely.
REMOVING PARTS - always respact the weight of a part. Use a hoist whenever necescery. Don't lift heavy parts by hand. A hoist and adjustable lifting beam or sling are needed to remove some parts. The lengths of chains or cables from the hoist to the part being lifted would be equal and parallel and should be positioned directly over the centerof the part. Never leave a part hoisted in midair.
- always use blocking or proper stands to support the part that has been hoited. If you cannot remove apart, check to see that all bolts and attaching hardware have been removed. Check to see if any parts are in the way of the part being hoisted.
- when removing hoses, wiring or tubes, always tag each part to ensure proper installation.