Standard Practices
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The following rules apply, unless specified differently in the procedure:
FASTENERS
- Reuse standard fasteners.
- Replace fasteners with self-locking features.
- Examples of fastener self-locking coatings or mechanical locking (with the locking features highlighted yellow) are shown in the illustration.
- Replace fasteners with torque angle specifications (those tightened a specified number of degrees).
Examples of self-locking nuts and bolts
| 1 | Completely coated self-locking bolt |
|---|---|
| 2 | Partially coated self-locking bolt |
| 3 | Self-locking bolt with a locking washer |
| 4 | Self-locking nut with a plastic locking insert |
| 5 | Self-locking nut with thread deformation (3 identations) |
| 6 | Self-locking nut with thread deformation (to oval shape) |
| 7 | Self-locking nut with integrated locking ring |
SEALS AND GASKETS
Replace seals and gaskets, unless specified differently in the procedure.
EXTERIOR TRIM PARTS
Replace exterior trim parts fastened with glue or adhesive tape, unless specified differently in the procedure.