Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement

Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (4WD)

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





2. Remove the front skid plate bolt.
3. Remove the front skid plate.

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





4. Remove the bolt from the remote oil filter adapter.
5. Remove and discard the seals.
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Remove air cleaner assembly.





8. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from radiator.





9. Remove engine oil cooler lines from the vehicle.





10. Inspect the fittings, the connectors, the cooler lines, the cooler, the filter lines, and the remote filter adapter for damage, distortion, or restriction. Replace parts as necessary.
11. Flush the engine oil cooler, the engine oil cooler lines, the remote engine oil filter adapter, and the remote engine oil filter lines with the same type of engine oil normally circulating through the engine.

Installation Procedure





1. Install new seals on both ends of the engine oil cooler line.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the engine oil cooler line mounting bolt to the remote oil filter adapter.
Tighten the bolt to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the engine oil cooler mounting bolt to the engine.
Tighten the bolt to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).

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





4. Install the engine oil cooler lines to the radiator.





5. Pull back on the engine oil cooler lines to ensure a proper connection.





6. Install the front skid plate.
7. Install the front skid plate bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower the vehicle
9. Inspect and fill the engine oil to the proper level.