Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
3. Using the J 38185 , reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the thermostat housing.
4. Remove the radiator outlet hose (2) from the thermostat housing.



5. Remove the thermostat housing bolts.



6. Remove the thermostat housing, thermostat, and gasket from the water pump housing.
7. Discard the old thermostat housing gasket.

1. Install a NEW thermostat housing gasket into the water pump housing.
2. Install the thermostat into the water pump housing.
3. Install the thermostat housing.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




4. Install the thermostat housing bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




5. Install the radiator outlet hose (2) to the thermostat housing.
6. Using the J 38185 , position the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the thermostat housing.
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
8. Install the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.