Generator Cooling Hose Assembly Replacement

Generator Cooling Hose Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Service and Repair).
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




3. Disengage the generator cooling hose clamp at the radiator.
4. Disconnect the generator cooling hose (1) from the radiator.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Accessory (Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Accessory).




7. Remove the generator cooling hose assembly to generator bolt.
8. Disconnect the generator cooling hose assembly from the generator.




9. Disconnect the generator cooling hose from the water pump. Refer to Generator Cooling Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting (Service and Repair).
10. Remove the generator cooling hose assembly from the vehicle.
11. Remove and discard the seal washers.

Installation Procedure

Important: Flat washer type seals do not require lubrication.


1. Inspect the new seal washer for any signs of cracks, cuts, or damage.
Do not use a damaged seal washer.





Important: The seal washer must completely bottom against the surface of the fitting.


2. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, clean the sealing surfaces at the generator and generator cooling hose assembly.
Carefully install the new seal washers onto the generator cooling hose assembly.
3. Install the generator cooling hose assembly to the vehicle.




4. Connect the generator cooling hose to the water pump. Refer to Generator Cooling Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting (Service and Repair).
5. Connect the generator cooling hose assembly to the generator.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

6. Install the generator cooling hose assembly to generator bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).

7. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Accessory (Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Accessory).
8. Raise and support the vehicle.




9. Connect the generator cooling hose (1) to the radiator.
10. Engage the generator cooling hose clamp at the radiator.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Service and Repair).