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Preparation of Work

1-10prose procedure

Steps 5-9 above correspond to the manual's numbered items 4-8; an extra step (4, parts rack) was split out from item 3's accompanying note for figure linkage.

  1. 1
    Protect all painted surfaces and seats against dirt and scratches with a clean cloth or vinyl cover.
    Illustration of a car seat fitted with a protective cover, depicting protecting painted surfaces and seats against dirt and scratches.
  2. 2
    Work safely and give your work your undivided attention. When either the front or rear wheels are to be raised, block the remaining wheels securely. Communicate signals as frequently as possible when work involves two or more workers. Do not run the engine unless the shop or working area is well ventilated.
    Illustration of two workers around a car raised on a jack, one signalling to the other, depicting working safely and communicating signals.
  3. 3
    Prior to removing or disassembling parts, they must be inspected carefully to isolate the cause for which service is necessary. Observe all safety notes and precautions and follow the proper procedures as described in this manual.
    Illustration of a mechanic thinking (with a question mark), depicting inspecting parts carefully to isolate the cause before disassembly.
  4. 4
    Mark or place all removed parts in order in a parts rack so they can be reassembled in their original places.
    Illustration of removed parts laid out in order in a parts rack labelled L and R, depicting marking and placing parts so they can be reassembled in their original places.
  5. 5
    Use special tools when use of such is specified.
    Illustration of hands using a special tool on a component, depicting using special tools when specified.
  6. 6
    Parts must be assembled with the proper torque according to the maintenance standards established.
  7. 7
    When tightening a series bolts or nuts, begin with the center or larger diameter bolts and tighten them in crisscross pattern in two or more steps.
    Illustration of a bolted cover with a large X / crisscross arrow pattern over the bolt holes, depicting tightening bolts in a crisscross pattern starting from the center.
  8. 8
    Use new packings, gaskets, O-rings and cotter pins whenever reassembling.
    Illustration of new packings/gaskets, O-rings and cotter pins, depicting using new packings, gaskets, O-rings and cotter pins when reassembling.
  9. 9
    Use genuine HONDA parts and lubricants or those equivalent. When parts are to be reused, they must be inspected carefully to make sure they are not damaged or deteriorated and are in good usable condition.
    Illustration of genuine HONDA parts and a HONDA lubricant can, depicting using genuine Honda parts and lubricants or equivalent.
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