Tools Required
J 24460-01 Cooling System
Pressure Tester
Caution: To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge tank
cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding fluid
and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge tank cap is removed while
the engine and radiator are still hot.
- Remove the pressure cap.
- Wash the pressure cap sealing surface with water.
- Use the J 24460-01
in order
to test the pressure cap.
- Test the pressure cap for the following conditions:
• | Pressure release when the J 24460-01
exceeds the pressure rating of the pressure cap. |
• | Maintain the rated pressure for at least 10 seconds. |
- Replace the pressure cap under the following conditions:
• | The pressure cap does not release pressure which exceeds the rated pressure
of the cap. |
• | The pressure cap does not hold the rated pressure. |