Special Tools
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
- Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using
J 38185 .
- Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
- Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine using
J 38185 .
- Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the engine.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose.
Installation Procedure
Caution: Make sure the reference marks on the hoses and the radiator are lined up. A twist on the hose would place strain on the radiator fitting which could cause the fitting to crack or break.
Note: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hose with clean coolant prior to installation.
- Install the radiator inlet hose.
- Connect the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
- Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine using
J 38185 .
- Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
- Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using
J 38185 .
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling.