- When using a floor jack, place the vehicle on a level, horizontal surface, block the front or rear wheels, place the jack under the frame, lift the vehicle, support it with chassis jack stands, and then perform maintenance operations.
- Before performing maintenance, disconnect the negative battery cable to reduce the possibility of damage and scorching of the cable in the event of a short circuit.
- Cover the body, seats and underbody with suitable material to protect them from damage and dirt.
- Handle brake fluid and antifreeze with care as they can damage paintwork.
- To perform maintenance and repairs efficiently and reliably, it is important to use the correct tool and, when necessary, the primary and recommended tool.
- Use only recommended factory parts.
- Used cotter pins, gaskets, O-rings, seals, lock washers, angled locks and self-locking nuts must be disposed of. Prepare replacements for them during assembly. Their normal functionality cannot be achieved by reusing them.
- Carefully place disassembled parts in groups to simplify reassembly in the correct sequence.
- Keep mounting bolts and nuts separate as they vary in hardness and design depending on the installation location.
- Parts must be cleaned before inspection or reassembly.
- Also clean oil-containing parts, etc. To remove any obstructions in them, it is necessary to use compressed air.
- Before installation, lubricate the rotating and sliding faces of the parts with oil or grease.
- If you need to achieve the required tightness, apply sealant to the gaskets.
- Strictly adhere to all specified tightening torques for bolts and nuts.
After performing maintenance or repair, make a final check to ensure that the operations performed are correct and that the fault has been corrected.
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