Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement

Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (2WD)

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and the support vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Remove the engine oil cooler line clamp bolt.

Important: Have a drain pan ready for the engine oil to drain into.





3. Remove the bolt attaching the engine oil cooler lines to the oil filter adapter.
4. Remove and discard the seals.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove air cleaner assembly.





7. Remove the engine oil cooler line from the radiator.
8. Remove the engine oil cooler lines.
9. Clean all of the components in a suitable solvent, and dry them with compressed air.
10. Inspect the fittings, the connectors, the cooler for damage, distortion, or restriction. Replace parts a necessary.
11. Flush the engine oil cooler and engine oil cooler lines with the same type of engine oil normally circulating through the engine.

Installation Procedure

Important: When performing the following procedure, do not reuse the old retaining rings. Replace the old retaining rings with new ones.





1. Install the engine oil cooler lines.
2. Install the engine oil cooler lines to the radiator.
3. Install air cleaner assembly.
4. Raise the vehicle.





5. Install new seals on the engine oil cooler lines.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





6. Install the bolt attaching the engine oil cooler lines to the engine oil filter adapter.
Tighten the engine oil filter adapter bolt to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).





7. Install the cooler line clamp and the bolt.
Tighten the cooler line clamp bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Inspect and fill the engine oil to the proper level.