GI HOW TO USE -MS lVlANUAL/FUNDAMENTAL PROCEDURES
SYMBOLS
There are six symbols indicating oil, grease, and sealant.
These symbols show the points of applying such
materials during service.
Symbol
It Meaning Kind
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Apply oil New engine
oil or gear oil as appropriate
Apply brake fluid Only brake fluid
Apply automatic
transmission fluid
Apply grease Only ATF
Appropriate grease
Appty sealant Appropriate sealant
m
0 Apply petroleum jelty Appropriate petroleum jelly
Note
l When special oil or grease is needed, this is shown in the illustration.
NOTES, CAUTIONS, AND WARNINGS
As you read through the procedures, you will come across NOTES, CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS. Each
one is there for a specific purpose. NOTES give you added information that will help you to complete a
particular procedure. CAUTlUNS are given to prevent you from making an error that could damage the
vehicle. WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness can cause per-
sona! injury. The foliowing list contains some general WARNINGS you should follow when you work on
a vehicle.
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FUNDAMENTAL PROCEDURES
PROTECTON OF THE VEHICLE
Always be sure to cover fenders, seats, and floor areas be-
fore starting work.
GI IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATIONSIUNITSIABBREVlATlONS
IDENTIFICATCON NUMBER LOCATIONS
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VEHKZLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER @‘IN) AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL AND NUM8ER
ENGINE MODEL AND NUMBER
UNlTS
N-m (m-kg or cm-kg,
ft-lb or in-lb) . . . . . .._.......... Torque
rpm ._._..._.. . . . . . . .._.._.._. . .._. Revolutions per minute
A . . .._._._...__.._.._.._. .__...._. . . Ampere(s)
v .._.... .* .*... ..__.._...*. ..*. .*. ,. Volt(s)
0 I.._._............**..-.-*..-....... Ohm(s) (resistance)
Wa (kg/cm2, psi) . . . . . . . . . . Pressure
(usually positive)
mmlig (inHg) . . . . . . .._.._... Pressure
(usually negative)
w . . . ..*.....e*.-..-..-.....*.e..... Watt
liters (US qt, imp qt) .._. Volume
mm (in) ,_._.._._..._.,_. .~. . ..__ Length
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ABBREVIATIONS
AB.DC ........................... After bottom dead
center
A/C _ .............................. Air conditioner
ACC ............................. Accessories
ATX ............................. Automatic transaxte
ATDC ......................... Afier top dead center
ATF .............................. Automatic transmission
ftuid
BAC ........................... Bypass air control
BBDC.. ......................... Before bottom dead
center
BTDC ........................... Before top dead center
CPU ............................. Central processing unit t EC-AT ........................... Ekctronically-controlled
automatic transmission
ECU ............................. Engine control unit
EGI ............................... Electronic gasotine
injection
EL ................................ Electricaf toad
EX ................................ Exhaust
IC ................................. Integrated circuit
IGN ............................... Ignition
IN ................................. Intake
tNT ............................... Intermittent
ISC ............................. Idle speed control
LH ................................ Left hand
M .................................. Motor
MIL ............................... Malfunction indicator
lamp
tb4TX. ............................. Manual transaxle
OD. ............................... Overdrive
OFF .............................. Switch off
ON ................................ Switch on PCV .............................. Positive crankcase
ventilation
PRC.. ............................ Pressure regulator
control
P/S ................................ Power steering
P/W .............................. Power wtndow
RH.. .............................. Right hand
SST ............................... Special service tool
ST .................................
Start
SW . . .............................. Switch
TDC. ............................. Top dead center
4VVD ............................. 4-wheel drive
