Installation guide: best practices

BE SAFE AND SECURE

Performing a complete, high-quality repair also means avoiding injury. Follow these best practices to help stay safe during every step of the job. If you’re not a professional, take your vehicle to a trusted garage, where they will have the right tools and knowledge to complete the repair.

BEST PRACTICES

During any steering and suspension repair, it is important to follow a number of precautions to prevent injury and/or vehicle and component damage. These include:

Use appropriate personal protective equipment for each procedure (boots, gloves, goggles, etc.).
Always follow the instructions in the manufacturer’s repair manual.
Pay particular attention to parts that have identifying marks and mounting positions.
Use the right tool for each operation.

Use conventional wrenches or pneumatic guns only to loosen or align nuts or screws – never for tightening!
Adhere to the manufacturer’s torque specifications for each component. Final tightening must be applied using a torque wrench.
Following component installation, always align the steering before returning the vehicle to the end user.

Remember, if you’re not a professional, you might encounter problems you cannot safely resolve without the right tools, equipment and knowledge. Take your vehicle to the nearest service garage for a quality repair.

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