Locking Devices
General
Always replace locking devices with ones of the same design.
Corroded or damaged fasteners
Always inspect reusable fasteners prior to reinstalling them in a vehicle. Discard and replace fasteners that show signs of damage or accelerated corrosion.
Locking tabs and washers
Always inspect locking tabs and washers. Do not reuse if damaged.
Pipe and hose unions
To prevent rotational damage to components, use two wrenches when loosening and tightening unions.
Nyloc and torque nuts
Discard and replace Nyloc and torque nuts after removal.
Encapsulated and Patch bolts
Discard and replace encapsulated and patch bolts after removal.
Locking compounds
Approved locking agents must be applied to some threads on reassembly where indicated in the procedure.
Applying LOCTITE®
Leaving the first thread clean, a bead of LOCTITE® should be applied to the complete diameter of the bolts leading threads for the first 10mm.
Loctite is a registered trademark of Henkel Corporation.