CAUTION

CAUTION

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Wear working clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and protective shoes during operation.

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

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

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Do not place the oil pan with its inner side facing upward until it is installed so as to prevent foreign matter intrusion into valve body.

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

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When disassembling the case and other light alloy parts, use a plastic hammer to open. Do not pry it apart with a screwdriver or other tool.

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Be careful not to burn yourself, because each part on the vehicle is hot after running.

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Use genuine gear oil, grease etc. or the equivalent. Do not mix gear oil, grease etc. with that of another grade or from other manufacturers.

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

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Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.

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Apply ATF or gear oil onto sliding or revolution surfaces before installation in view of components usage.

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Replace deformed or otherwise damaged snap rings with new ones.

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Before installing O-rings or oil seals, apply sufficient amount of ATF to avoid damage and deformation.

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Be careful not to incorrectly install or fail to install O-rings, snap rings and other such parts.

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Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or shop cloth between the part and the vise.

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Avoid damaging the mating surface of the case.

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Before applying liquid gasket, completely remove the old seal.