Description And Operation: Asbestos
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Used in brake and clutch linings, transmission brake bands and gaskets. Jaguar original production and replacement items are asbestos free.
Refer To: WARNING SYMBOLS on Vehicles, at the end of this service information.
Breathing asbestos dust may cause lung damage or, in some cases, cancer.
The use of drum cleaning units, vacuum cleaning or damp wiping is preferred.
Asbestos dust waste should be dampened, placed in a sealed container and marked to make sure safe disposal. If any cutting or drilling is attempted on materials containing asbestos the item should be dampened and only hand tools or low speed power tools used.