Symbols Glossary

2012 Ford Taurus FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Symbols Glossary



Symbols Glossary

Symbols are used inside the graphics and in the text area to enhance the information.

Movement Symbols

Movement symbols provide detailed information to a required component movement. These component movements can be rotational or 1-3 dimensional movements.










Turn Symbols

Turn symbols are used to provide further information on the direction or angle of component turns.










Steering Wheel Symbols

Steering wheel symbols are used to provide further information to a required steering wheel position or steering column lock status.










Body Types

Body type symbols are used to identify different body configurations.










Gearshift Lever Position Symbols

Gearshift lever position symbols are used to show the gear position required for the procedure.










Screwdriver Symbols

The screwdriver symbols are used to indicate which screwdriver bit is required for the procedure step.










Plier Symbols

The plier symbols are used to indicate which plier is required for the procedure step.










Drilling and Threading Tool Symbols

The drilling or threading tool symbols are used to indicate which type and size drill, thread-cutting device, or file is required for the procedure.










Cutting Tool Symbols

The cutting tool symbols are used to indicate which type of cutting tool is used for the procedure.










Apply Chemicals, Lubricants, or Clamping Load Symbols

The apply chemicals, lubricants or clamping load symbols are used to direct the application of chemicals, lubricants, or loads for the procedure.










Measurement Symbols

The measurement symbols are used to show which measurement will be made at a specified point.










General Equipment Symbols

The general equipment symbols specify which general equipment is used to carry out the procedure.










Material Symbols

The material symbols are used to indicate where to use the specified material.










Miscellaneous Symbols

These symbols provide miscellaneous information required for the procedure.










Mandatory Protective Equipment

The protective equipment symbols indicate required safety equipment to avoid or reduce health and safety risks.










Prohibition Symbols - Health, Safety, and Component Care

The prohibition symbols are used to prohibit specified actions to avoid safety hazards or component damage.










Warning Symbols - Health and Safety Warnings or Component Care

The warning symbols are used to avoid hazardous conditions and to avoid component damage.










System Diagram Symbols

The symbols provide Information about networks or wiring.










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