4. GUIDELINES ON ENGINE SERVICE
To prevent personal injuries and vehicle damages that can be caused by mistakes during engine
and unit inspection/repair and to secure optimum engine performance and safety after service
works, basic cautions and service work guidelines that can be easily forgotten during engine
service works are described in.
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Cautions before service works
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For safe and correct works, you must observe the working procedures and instructions in this
manual. And, use the designated tools as follow:
Engine stand / Heavy duty engine jack
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To prevent the engine from starting abruptly, do not allow anybody to get in the vehicle while
servicing in engine compartment.
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Before work on engine and each electrical equipment, be sure to disconnect battery negative
(-) terminal.
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Before service works, be sure to prepare the works by cleaning and aligning work areas.
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Do not allow the foreign material get into the fuel injection system.
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When removing the engine, use only the safety hook on engine and engine hanger. Do not
support the bottom of oil pan with a jack.
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Engine and accessories
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Completely drain the engine oil, coolant and fuel from engine before removal.
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Before disassembling/assembling the engine components, carefully read the working
procedures in this manual.
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Make sure to keep the specified tightening torques during installation.
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Clean and properly lubricate the parts before reassembly.
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Carefully check that there are not any interference while servicing.
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