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OIL COOLER

Removal and Installation

  

WARNING:
Be careful not to get burned, engine coolant and engine oil may be hot.

CAUTION:

  • When removing oil cooler, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any engine oil leakage or spillage.
  • Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to the engine and the vehicle.

REMOVAL

  1. Drain engine oil. Refer to See: Engine Oil\Testing and Inspection.
  2. Drain engine coolant. Refer to See: Cooling System\Coolant\Service and Repair.
  1. Disconnect water hoses from oil cooler.
  2. Remove the oil filter. Refer to See: Oil Filter\Service and Repair.
  3. Remove the oil cooler.

Inspection AFTER REMOVAL

  1. Check oil cooler for cracks.
  2. Check oil cooler for clogging by blowing through coolant inlet. If necessary, replace oil cooler assembly.

Oil Pressure Relief Valve
Inspect oil pressure relief valve for movement, cracks and breaks by pushing the ball. If replacement is necessary, remove valve by prying it out with a suitable tool. Install a new valve in place by tapping it.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
When installing the oil cooler, align the oil cooler stopper with the stopper of the oil pan.

Inspection AFTER INSTALLATION
Start engine and check for leaks of engine oil or coolant.