Mini Cooper workshop manual page 24

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GENERALINFORMATION Oil seals Bodyrepairs Always renew oil seals which have been removedAnydamagefound,thatwouldaffectthecorrosion from their working location either as an individualresistance of the vehicle during the Warranty period componentoraspartofanassembly. mustberectified by an authorised Rover Dealer to the standards, and by the methods, detailed in the Ensure the surface on which the new seal is to run isBodyRepairManual. free of burrs or scratches. Renew the component if the original sealing surface cannot be completelyReplacementbodypanels restored. Bodypanelsaresuppliedcoatedin cathodic Protect the seal from any surface which it has toelectrocoat primer. pass when being fitted. Use a protective sleeve or tape to cover the relevant surface. Synthetic rubber Lubricate the sealing lips with a recommendedMany’O’rings, seals, hoses, flexible pipes and other lubricant before use to prevent damage in initial use.similar items which appear to be natural rubber, are Onduallippedseals, smear the area between thein fact, made of synthetic materials called lips with grease. Fluoroelastomers. Under normal operating conditions this material is safe and does not present Usetherecommendedservicetooltofit an oil seal.ahealth hazard. However, if the material is damagedbyfireorexcessiveheating,it can break If the correct service tool is not available, use adownandproducehighlycorrosiveHydrofluoricacid suitable tube approximately 0.4 mm smaller than thewhich can cause serious burns on contact with skin. outside diameter of the seal. If skin contact does occur: Press or drift the seal in to the depth of its housing,• Removeanycontaminatedclothingimmediately. with the sealing lip facing the lubricant to be retained• Irrigate effected area with a copious amount of if the housing is shouldered, or flush with the face ofcold water or limewater for 15 to 60 minutes. the housing where no shoulder is provided.• Obtainmedicalassistance immediately Service tools and garage equipment Should the material be in a burnt or over-heated condition handle only with seamless industrial Special service tools have been developed togloves. Decontaminate and dispose of loves facilitate removal, dismantling and assembly ofimmediately after use. mechanical components in a cost effective and practical manner without causing damage. Some operations in this Manual cannot be carried out without the aid of the relevant service tools. TestBook TestBook is a computerised workshop tool which provides your dealership with instant access to the very latest Technical Information from ROVER, allowing for accurate and effective fault diagnosis andrepair of all Rover Vehicles. Wherespecific garage equipment is required for diagnosis and repair, reference should be made to the Service Tools and Equipment Programme where details of the equipment recommended by Rover Service may be found. 6 GENERALPRECAUTIONSANDFITTINGINSTRUCTIONS

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