Specifications

G E NERAL FI~ING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS AGAINST DAMAGE
1. Always fit covers to protect wings before
commencing work in engine compartment.
2. Cover seats and carpets, wear clean overalls and
wash hands
or wear gloves before working inside
car.
3. Avoid spilling hydraulic fluid or battery acid on
paint work. Wash
off with water immediately if this
occurs. Use Polythene sheets in boot to protect
carpets.
4. Always use a recommended Service Tool, or a
satisfactory equivalent, where specified.
5. Protect temporarily exposed screw threads by
replacing nuts or fitting plastic caps.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Whenever possible use a ramp or pit when working
beneath vehicle, in preference to jacking. Chock
wheels as well as applying hand brake.
Never rely
on a jack alone to support vehicle. Use
axle stands or blocks carefully placed at jacking
points to provide rigid location.
Ensure that a suitable form of fire extinguisher is
conveniently located.
Check that any lifting equipment
uscd has
adequate capacity and
is fully serviceable.
Inspect power leads of any mains electrical
equipment for damage and check that it is properly
earthed.
Disconnect earth (grounded) terminal of vehicle
battery.
Do not disconnect any pipes in air conditioning
refrigeration system, if fitted, unless trained and
instructed to do
so. A refrigerant is used which can
cause blindness if allowed to contact eyes.
Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided when
volatile degreasing agents are being used.
WARNING: Fume extraction equipment must be in
operation when trachloride, methylene chloride,
chloroform
or perchlorethylene are used for
cleaning purposes.
Do not apply heat in an attempt to free stiff nuts or
fittings; as well as causing damage to protective
coatings, there is a risk
of damage to electronic
equipment and brake lines from stray heat.
Do not leave tools, equipment, spilt oil etc.,
around or
on work area.
Wear protective overalls and use barrier creams
when necessary.
PREPARATION
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Before removing a component, clean it and its
surrounding areas as thoroughly as possible.
Blank off any openings exposed by component
removal, using greaseproof paper and masking
tape.
Immediately seal fuel, oil or hydraulic lines when
separated, using plastic caps
or plugs, to prevent
loss of fluid and entry of dirt.
Close open ends of oilways, exposed by component
removal, with tapered hardwood plugs
or readily
visible plastic plugs.
Immediately a component is removed, place
it in a
suitable container; use a separate container for
each component and its associated parts.
Before dismantling a component, clean it
thoroughly with a recommended cleaning agent;
check that agent is suitable for all materials of
component.
Clean bench and provide marking materials,
labels, containers and locking wire before
dismantling a component.
DISMANTLING
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Observe scrupulous cleanliness when dismantling
components, particularly when brake, fuel or
hydraulic system parts are being worked
on. A
particle of dirt
or a cloth fragment could cause a
dangerous malfunction if trapped in these systems.
Blow out all tapped holes, crevices, oilways and
fluid passages with an air line. Ensure that any
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- rings used for sealing are correctly replaced or
renewed, if disturbed.
Mark mating parts to ensure that they are replaced
as dismantled. Whenever possible use marking ink,
which avoids possibilities
of distortion or initiation
of cracks, liable if centre punch or scriber are used.
Wire together mating parts where necessary to
prevent accidental interchange (e.g. roller bearing
components).
Wire labels on to all parts which are to be renewed,
and to parts requiring further inspection before
being passed for reassembly; place these parts in
separate containers from those containing parts for
rebuild.
Do not discard a part due for renewal until after
comparing it with a new part, to ensure that its
correct replacement has been obtained.
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