Radiator Replacement

Radiator Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System
2. Reposition the inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
3. Remove the inlet hose from the radiator.
4. Reposition the outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
5. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
6. Remove the lower fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement - Lower.





7. Reposition the radiator vent inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
8. Remove the vent inlet hose from the radiator.
9. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (6.OL and 8.1L Engines)
10. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement in Transmission 41-80E or Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement in Transmission 41-60E.





11. Remove the radiator bolts.
12. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the radiator to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the radiator bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the engine oil cooler lines to the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hospice Replacement (6.OL and 8.1.Engines)
4. Install the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement in Transmission 41-80E or Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement in Transmission 41-60E.





5. Install the radiator vent inlet hose to the radiator.
6. Reposition the radiator vent inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
7. Install the lower fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement - Lower.
8. Install the outlet hose to the radiator.
9. Reposition the outlet hose clamp to the radiator.
10. Install the inlet hose to the radiator.
11. Reposition the inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
12. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System