Radiator Surge Tank Engine Hose Replacement
Radiator Surge Tank Engine Hose Replacement (LFW or LFX)
Special Tools
J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LFW or LFX) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LSA) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LFW or LFX) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LSA) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716).
2. Position J 38185 - hose clamp pliers to the clamp in order to remove the engine hose (2) from the surge tank (1).
3. Loosen the bolt on the bracket which secures the surge tank engine hose to the engine.
4. Remove the windshield wiper transmission. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement Service and Repair.
5. Position J 38185 - hose clamp pliers to the clamp in order to remove the surge tank engine hose from the thermostat assembly.
6. Remove the surge tank engine hose from the engine.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the surge tank engine hose to the engine.
2. Position J 38185 - hose clamp pliers to the clamp in order to connect the surge tank engine hose to the thermostat assembly.
3. Install the windshield wiper transmission. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement Service and Repair.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
4. Install the bolt to the bracket securing the surge tank engine hose to the engine and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
5. Position J 38185 - hose clamp pliers to the clamp in order to connect the engine hose (2) to the surge tank (1).
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LFW or LFX) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LSA) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LFW or LFX) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LSA) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716).