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– that the speedometer, coolant temperaturegauge and tachometer (if equipped) register the
correct readings and operate correctly.
– that the switches and controls operate smoothly and positively, warning and indicator lamps
operate correctly and the direction indicator
control self cancels when the steering is
returned to the straight ahead position.
– that the heating and ventilation systems operate correctly and effectively.
– the brake operation and efficiency.
Brake Testing
WARNING: When brake testing, avoid
breathing the fumes from hot brakes, this
may contain asbestos dust which is
hazardous to health. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
For additional information, refer to: Health
and Safety Precautions (100-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
CAUTIONS:
Avoid brake testing on busy roads where
it may cause inconvenience or danger to
other road users.
Brake testing which includes heavy brake
applications should not be carried out with
new brake pads/discs or linings/drums
until the components have bedded-in. New
brake friction components will not reach
full efficiency until the bedding-in process
is complete.
Test the brakes at several speeds within the normal
operating range using both light and heavy pedal
pressure. Note any tendency to snatch, pull or
drag, and any undue delay in application or
release.
Allow the vehicle to coast and note any tendency
to pull to one side, or evidence that the brakes are
binding.
After stopping the vehicle (not immediately after a
period of heavy braking), carefully check the brake
temperature. A brake disc or brake drum that feels
hot or is appreciably hotter than the others,
indicates that the brake is binding.
After completion of the test, check for: – oil, coolant, hydraulic, air and fuel leaks.
– abnormal temperature of any moving
components or assemblies, for example wheel
hubs, transmission and axle, which might
indicate over tightness or lack of lubrication.
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Air Conditioning (A/C) System Health and Safety Precautions
WARNINGS:
Only qualified technicians are allowed to
work on air conditioning (A/C) systems.
Air conditioning (A/C) system components
can become particularly hot or cold.
Make sure that the air conditioning (A/C)
system is at ambient temperature before
carrying out any repair.
When handling refrigerants, always wear
protective goggles and gloves made of
fluoroelastomer. Leather or fabric gloves
are not suitable.
SKIN CONTACT: If liquid refrigerant comes
into contact with the skin, it produces
severe frostbite. Immediately flush affected
areas with plenty of cold running water for
15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
EYE CONTACT: If refrigerant comes into
contact with the eyes, immediately flush
the eyes with plenty of running water for
15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
INHALED: Toxic gases generated when
refrigerant is heated are hazardous to
health. The gases have an irritating smell
and can cause lung damage. The
symptoms can continue for a long time
after having been in contact with the gases.
The gases can cause lung damage even if
the amount of gas in the air is too small to
smell.
Refrigerant is flammable and explosive.
Make sure that refrigerant bottles are not
exposed to temperatures greater than 45°C.
Make sure that the local regulations
regarding work on air conditioning (A/C)
systems are adhered to.
Make sure that refrigerant bottles are
closed properly.
Gaseous refrigerant has a higher density
than air. There is a danger of suffocation
when working close to the ground or in
workshop pits.
Provide adequate ventilation when
handling refrigerant.
Never release refrigerant into the
atmosphere.
Only use special tools, equipment and
lubricants that are approved for the type
of refrigerant being used.
Always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for the correct servicing unit
operating procedure.
CAUTIONS:
Do not mix refrigerant oils for different
types of refrigerant.
Never mix different types of refrigerant or
equipment intended for them.
Only use refrigerant in gas form when
filling the system through the low-pressure
connection.
Only use refrigerant in liquid form when
filling the system through the
high-pressure connection.
Refrigerant attacks certain plastics. Only
use seals suitable for refrigerant.
If the air conditioning (A/C) compressor is
damaged, the fixed orifice tube can
become blocked with metal particles.
Any sort of blockage in the refrigerant
circuit will damage the air conditioning
(A/C) compressor irreparably.
If the air conditioning (A/C) system has
been opened for a period greater than 2
hours, a new receiver drier must be
installed and the evacuating time to be
increased by a minimum of 2 hours.
NOTE: New air conditioning (A/C) compressors
are delivered prefilled.
NOTE: Refrigerant oil in new air conditioning (A/C)
compressors can contain Teflon, visible as white
particles, which will not harm the system.
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Window Glass Health and Safety Precautions
WARNINGS:
Cured polyurethane (PU) adhesive can
degrade if subjected to high temperatures.
Isocyanide compounds can be released
when grinding or welding in close
proximity to cured PU adhesive.
SKIN CONTACT: Prolonged exposure to
polyurethane (PU) adhesive may cause
skin irritation. If PU adhesive comes into
contact with the skin, remove any
contaminated clothing. Immediately wash
the skin with soap and water. Seek medical
attention for any persistent skin irritation
or abnormality.
EYE CONTACT: Polyurethane (PU)
adhesive may cause severe irritation or
damage. If PU adhesive comes into contact
with the eyes, immediately flush eyes with
plenty of running water for at least 15
minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.
SWALLOWED: If polyurethane (PU)
adhesive is swallowed, flush the mouth
thoroughly. Do not induce vomiting.
Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. Seek
immediate medical attention.
INHALED: Persons having a respiratory
allergy may have an allergic reaction when
handling polyurethane (PU) adhesive.
INHALED: Polyurethane (PU) adhesive can
cause asthma like symptoms. Isocyanate
vapor from primer or PU adhesive can
cause allergies in the respiratory tract.
INHALED: If polyurethane (PU) adhesive
fumes are inhaled, move victim to fresh
air. Provide oxygen if necessary. If
breathing stops, provide artificial
respiration. Keep a victim warm and at rest.
Seek immediate medical attention.
CAUTIONS:
Make sure that the direct glazing for
bonded glass cutting blades are changed
where the cutting depth changes to avoid
damage to the body and trim panels.
During the curing period of the PU
adhesive, the door windows must be left
open to avoid a build up of pressure when
the doors are opened and closed.
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Health and SafetyPrecautions
WARNINGS:
Only qualified technicians are allowed to
work on pyrotechnic components.
INHALED: Exposure to pyrotechnic residue
may cause low blood pressure, severe
headache, irritation of mucous membranes,
fainting, shortness of breath or rapid pulse.
Move a victim to fresh air. Seek immediate
medical attention.
EYE CONTACT: Exposure to unburned
pyrotechnic residue may cause irritation,
burning and etching of the eyes. Flush
immediately with plenty of cold running
water for at least 15 minutes. Seek
immediate medical attention.
EYE CONTACT: Exposure to burned
pyrotechnic residue may cause irritation,
burning and etching of the eyes. Flush
immediately with diluted boric acid
solution. Seek immediate medical
attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Unburned pyrotechnic
residue may be rapidly absorbed through
the skin in toxic quantities. Wash
immediately with plenty of soap and water.
Seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Burned pyrotechnic
residue may be rapidly absorbed through
the skin in toxic quantities. Wash with
plenty of water. Do not use soap. Seek
medical attention.
SWALLOWED: Unburned pyrotechnic
residue is extremely toxic. If conscious
drink plenty of water then induce vomiting.
Seek immediate medical attention. If
unconscious, or in convulsions do not
attempt to induce vomiting or give
anything by mouth. Seek immediate
medical attention.
SWALLOWED: Burned pyrotechnic residue
is extremely toxic. Drink plenty of water
and seek immediate medical attention.
The deployment key must only be
accessible to authorized personnel.
Make sure that the deployment key remains
removed from the deployment equipment
except during deployment.
If permenantly disabling or enabling the
passenger air bag a new seat belt for
vehicles without or with a passenger air
bag must be installed.
Undeployed pyrotechnic components must
not be deployed in the vehicle.
Pyrotechnic components must be deployed
following local regulations.
Check thoroughly that no loose objects
can be spread during the deployment of
pyrotechnic components.
Pyrotechnic components must be
transported following local regulations.
Never carry out any electrical measurement
on disconnected, undeployed pyrotechnic
components.
Pyrotechnic components must not be
disassembled.
Pyrotechnic components are not
interchangeable between vehicles.
Always carry a live air bag module away
from the body with the air bag or trim cover
pointing upwards.
Live air bag modules must be placed in a
suitable cage when removed from the
vehicle. The air bag or trim cover must be
facing upwards.
Do not install a rearward facing child safety
seat to the passenger seat with an
activated passenger air bag.
CAUTIONS:
Pyrotechnic components must not be
subjected to temperatures higher than
110°C.
Never install aftermarket accessories to
the vehicle on or adjacent to the
supplemental restraint system module.
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Personal protection
Besides the body and limbs, several organs vital
to life are in very particular danger. Because
damage is mostly irreparable, special attention and
comprehensive protection is necessary.
Protective equipment
Always use the appropriate protective equipment:
• Protective helmet or welding mask
• Breathing protection
• Protective clothes gloves and safety boots
• Ear defenders
• Extraction systems
Always carry out an operational check on your
protective equipment every time before you start
working!
Breathing protection
WARNING: Vapor or spray mist containing
isocyanates as a paint base or hardener
can cause toxic respiratory disease
(conditions similar to asthma) leading to
permanent damage, even when inhaled in
the lowest concentrations
The instructions for use provided by the
manufacturer must be observed when working with
breathing protection equipment.
During painting work and in the preparations for
painting, gases, vapors, mists or dusts can appear
in dangerous concentrations.
Breathing protection devices which are
independent of the local atmosphere are most
suitable.
In these types of isolation systems, a compressed
air hose carries natural air from the compressor
line into the protective mask. During supply, the
air undergoes pressure reduction, water removal,
fine filtration and usually warming to natural breath
temperature.
E59518
Description
Item
Protective hood with fresh air supply
1
Protective clothing
2
Protective gloves
3
Protective footwear
4
Only for short periods of work or minimal
concentrations of hazardous substances breathing
protection devices with a combination filter is
suitable as breathing protection equipment.
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Noise Conditions
• Gear noise is typically a howling or whining dueto gear damage or incorrect bearing preload. It
can occur at various speeds and driving
conditions, or it can be continuous.
• Chuckle is a particular rattling noise that sounds like a stick against the spokes of a spinning
bicycle wheel. It occurs while decelerating from
64 km/h (40 mph) and can usually be heard all
the way to a stop. The frequency varies with
vehicle speed.
• Knock is very similar to chuckle, though it may be louder and occurs on acceleration or
deceleration. The teardown will disclose what
has to be corrected.
Clicking, popping or grinding noises may be caused
by the following:
• worn, damaged or incorrectly installed wheel bearing, suspension or brake component.
Check and rule out tires, exhaust and trim items
before disassembling the transmission to diagnose
and correct gear noise.
The noises described under Road Test usually
have specific causes that can be diagnosed by
observation as the unit is disassembled. The initial
clues are the type of noise heard on the road test
and driving conditions.
Vibration Conditions
Vibration at highway speeds may be caused by
the following:
• out-of-balance front or rear wheels.
• out-of-round tires.
Shudder or vibration during acceleration may be
caused by the following:
• damaged powertrain/drivetrain mounts.
• excessively high constant velocity (CV) joint operating angles caused by incorrect ride height.
Check ride height, verify correct spring rate and
check items under inoperative conditions.
Road Test
A gear-driven unit will produce a certain amount
of noise. Some noise is acceptable and may be
audible at certain speeds or under various driving
conditions, as on a newly paved asphalt road. The slight noise is in no way detrimental and must be
considered normal.
The road test and customer interview (if available)
provide information needed to identify the condition
and give direction to the correct starting point for
diagnosis.
1. Make notes throughout the diagnosis routine.
Make sure to write down even the smallest bit
of information, because it may turn out to be the
most important.
2. Do not touch anything until a road test and a thorough visual inspection of the vehicle have
been carried out. Leave the tire pressures and
vehicle load just where they were when the
condition was first observed. Adjusting tire
pressures, vehicle load or making other
adjustments may reduce the condition(s)
intensity to a point where it cannot be identified
clearly. It may also inject something new into
the system, preventing correct diagnosis.
3. Make a visual inspection as part of the preliminary diagnosis routine, writing down
anything that does not look right. Note tire
pressures, but do not adjust them yet. Note
leaking fluids, loose nuts and bolts, or bright
spots where components may be rubbing
against each other. Check the load space for
unusual loads.
4. Road test the vehicle and define the condition by reproducing it several times during the road
test.
5. Carry out the Road Test Quick Checks as soon as the condition is reproduced. This will identify
the correct diagnostic procedure. Carry out the
Road Test Quick Checks more than once to
verify they are providing a valid result.
Remember, the Road Test Quick Checks may
not tell where the concern is, but they will tell
where it is not.
Road Test Quick Checks
1. 24-80 km/h (15-50 mph): with light acceleration,a moaning noise is heard and possibly a
vibration felt in the front floor panel. It is usually
worse at a particular engine speed and at a
particular throttle setting during acceleration at
that speed. It may also produce a moaning
sound, depending on what component is
causing it. REFER to Tip-in Moan in the
Driveline Noise and Vibration Symptom Chart.
2. Acceleration/Deceleration: With slow acceleration and deceleration, a shake is
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Before conducting a vehicle test to identify a NVH
concern carry out the following checks.
1. Check the tire pressures and adjust tospecification, as necessary.
2. Make sure the steering system fluid is correct, the system is free of leaks and is operating
correctly.
3. Make sure the vehicle steering system temperature is the same as described at the
customer interview.
4. All evaluations must take place in a relatively quiet location.
5. The heating - air conditioning (A/C) fan and radio must be turned off during evaluations and
the windows closed.Symptom Chart
Power Steering Moan Noise
Test Condition
Listen for steering moan noise with the vehicle
parked, transmission in neutral and all windows
closed in the following test conditions.
1. Engine speed at idle with no steering action.
2. Engine speed at idle with slow 90 degrees persecond turning of the steering wheel.
3. Engine speed at 1250 +/- 50 rpm with no steering action.
4. Engine speed at 1250 +/- 50 rpm with slow 90 degrees per second turning of the steering
wheel.
Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• CHECK the routing of thepower steering lines.
• CHECK the power steering line clamps are secure.
• CHECK the power steering lines for clearance from the
vehicle body, front axle cross-
member and steering gear.
Power steering lines.
Power steering system moan
noise – A continuous low pitched
humming noise occurs when the
steering wheel is turned and the
steering system is loaded. Noise
frequency changes with engine
rpm changes. Particularly
annoying at lower engine speed. FLUSH the power steering
system.
REFER to:
Power Steering
System Flushing (211-00
Steering System - General
Information, General Proced-
ures).
Incorrect power steering fluid.
Pressure pulses from the power
steering pump. Certain amount
of noise level acceptable, not a
safety critical item.
Power steering pump.
Power Steering Whine Noise
Test Condition
Listen for steering whine noise with the vehicle
parked, transmission in neutral and all windows
closed in the following test conditions. 1. Engine speed at 1800 +/- 50 rpm with no
steering action.
2. Engine speed at 1800 +/- 50 rpm with slow 90 degrees turning of the steering wheel.
3. Engine speed at 3000 +/- 50 rpm with no steering action.
4. Engine speed at 3000 +/- 50 rpm with slow 90 degrees turning of the steering wheel.
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
CHECK the installation and
potential damage of the floor
seal.
Floor seal.
NOTE:
Engine speed at idle
turning the steering wheel slowly
lock to lock.
Power steering system hiss noise
– a high frequency, continuous
rush or swish noise like escaping
air from a balloon. Hiss occurs
while turning between the
steering lock stops, all steering
angles. Noise does not change
with engine rpm and is worse at
high operating temperatures. Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Power steering gear valve
design.
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Power steering system hydraulic
design.
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Power steering pump pressure
relief valve.
NOTE:
Engine speed at idle
holding the steering wheel
against a steering lock for three
seconds. Do not hold for more
than five seconds.
Power steering system hiss noise
– a continuous noise like
escaping air occurs while holding
the steering against a steering
lock stop.
Power Steering Lock Stop Impact Knock
Noise
Test Condition
Listen for steering knock noise with the engine
speed at idle in the following test conditions (noise
also apparent with engine off). 1. Turn the steering wheel to the left-hand and
right-hand steering locks and listen for the
impact noise.
Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Power steering gear mechanical
noise, metal to metal at end of
steering travel.
Power steering system knock
noise – a heavy loud sound like
a knock on a door that occurs in
parking condition when hitting the
lock stop.
Power Steering Mechanical Knock Noise
(PAS off)
Test Condition
Listen for steering knock noise with the engine off
in the following test conditions (no power assist). 1. Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the right,
hold and then quickly release.
2. Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the left, hold and then quickly release.
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