Cleaning Procedure
- Clean the water outlet housing with solvent.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
- Dry the water outlet housing with compressed air.
Inspection Procedure
- Inspect the front of the water outlet housing for the following:
| • | Damage or restrictions to the radiator hose connection (1) |
| • | Damage to the threads for the heater hose fitting (2) |
| • | Damage to the threads for the throttle body bolts (3) |
| • | Damage to the threads for the engine coolant air bleed fitting (4) |
| • | Damage to the water outlet housing-to-cylinder head mounting holes (5) |
| • | Damage or restrictions to the bypass hose connection (6) |
- Inspect the rear of the water outlet housing for the following:
| • | Damage, blockage or excessive corrosion to the engine coolant passages (1) |
| • | Damage or restrictions to the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge solenoid port (2) |
| • | Damage to the threads for the EVAP purge solenoid bolt (3) |
| • | Damage to the sealing surface for the intake manifold duct (4) |
| • | Damage or restrictions to the MAP sensor port (5) |
| • | Damage to the threads for the MAP sensor bolt (6) |
- Repair or replace the water outlet housing as necessary.
