FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Definition of Terms

STANDARD VALUE (SERVICE STANDARD)
Indicates the value used when a part or assembled item should be inspected, or the value to which a part or assembled item should be adjusted after reinstallation. It is given by a tolerance.

SERVICE LIMIT
Indicates the maximum or minimum value that a part or assembled item must meet when inspected It is a value established beyond the standard value.

NOTE, WARNING, CAUTION, ABBREVIATION

NOTE: Information needed in reference to a repair service.

CAUTION: Information about an activity that could cause damage to the vehicle.

WARNING: Information about an activity that could cause injury or damage to the driver, occupants or repairman.

ABBREVIATIONS DOHC:
Double Over Head Camshaft