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FASTENERS
WARNING
!
Discards used fasteners. Always use new fasteners to complete a repair. Failure to do so
could result in failure of the part or mating parts, loss of vehicle control, personal injury, or
property damage.
Loose or over torqued fasteners can cause component damage, loss of vehicle control,
property damage, or severe personnal injury. Maintain correct torque value at all times. Check
torque values on a regular basis as specified, using a torque wrench that is regularly
calibrated.
TORCH / WELDING
WARNING
!
Do not use a cutting torch to remove any fasteners. The use of heat on suspension
components will adversely affect the strength of these parts. A component damaged in this
manner can result in the loss of vehicle control and possible personal injury or property
damage.
CAUTION
PROCEDURES AND TOOLS
!
A technician using a service procedure or tool which has not been recommended by this
manual must first satisfy himself that neither his safety nor the vehicle's safety will be
jeopardized by the method or tool selected. Individuals deviating in any manner from the
instructions provided will assume all risks of consequential personal injury or damage to
equipment involved.
SUPPORT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO SERVICING
WARNING
!
Place the vehicule on a level floor and chock the wheels to help prevent the vehicle from
moving. Never work under a raised vehicle supported by only a floor jack. Always support a
raised vehicle with safety stands. Chock the wheels and make sure the unit will not roll before
releasing brakes. A jack can slip or fall over. Serious personal injury can result.
PERSONNAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
WARNING
!
Always wear proper eye protection and other required personal protective equipment to help
prevent personal injury when performing vehicle maintenance, repare or service.
PARTS CLEANING
WARNING
!
Solvent cleaners can be flammable, poisonous and cause burns. To help avoid serious
personal injury, carefully follow the manufacturer's product instructions and guidelines and the
following procedures :
- Wear proper eye protection.
- Wear clothing that protects your skin.
- Work in a well-ventilated area.
- Do not use gasoline, or solvents that contain gasoline. Gasoline can explode.
- Hot solution tanks or alkaline solutions must be used correctly. Follow the manufacturer's
recommended instructions and guidelines carefully to help prevent personal accident or injury.
Do not use hot solution tanks or water and alkaline solutions to clean ground or polished
parts. Doing so will cause damage to the parts.
RI 003-04/11
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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