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92. Water Outlet Housing Cleaning and Inspection




Water Outlet Housing Cleaning and Inspection

Cleaning Procedure

1. Clean the water outlet housing with solvent.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).

2. Dry the water outlet housing with compressed air.

Inspection Procedure




1. Inspect the front of the water outlet housing for the following:

* Damage or restrictions to the radiator hose connection (1)
* Damage to the water outlet housing-to-cylinder head mounting holes (2)
* Damage to the engine coolant air bleed fitting (3)
* Damage or restrictions to the radiator hose connection (4)
* Damage to the water outlet housing (5)
* Damage or restrictions to the bypass hose connection (6)




2. Inspect the rear of the water outlet housing for the following:

* Damage to the gasket sealing surface (1)
* Damage, blockage or excessive corrosion to the engine coolant passages (2)

3. Repair or replace the water outlet housing as necessary.