• Wear appropriate work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and protective shoes when performing any work.

• Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal, installation or disassembly.

• Keep the disassembled parts in order and protect them from dust and dirt.

• Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly and replacement.

• Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.

• Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

• Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.

• Before disconnecting connectors of sensors or units, be sure to disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

• All parts should be thoroughly cleaned, paying special attention to engine oil passages, pistons and bearings.

• Rotating parts and sliding parts such as piston, bearing and gear should be coated with oil prior to assembly.

• Be careful not to let oil, grease or coolant contact the clutch disc and flywheel.

• All removed parts, if to be reused, should be reinstalled in the original positions and directions.

• Bolts, nuts and washers should be replaced with new parts as required.

• Even if necessary inspections have been made in advance, proceed with assembly work while making rechecks.

• Remove or install the engine in an area where chain hoists, lifting devices, etc. are available for ready use.

• Be sure not to damage coated surfaces of body panels with tools, or not to stain seats and windows with coolant or oil. Place a cover over fender, as required, for protection.

• Prior to starting work, prepare the following:

Service tools, clean cloth, containers to catch coolant and oil, wire ropes, chain hoist, transmission jacks, etc.

• Lift-up or lower the vehicle when necessary. Make sure to support the correct positions.