Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

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. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185 .
4. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
5. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine using J 38185 .




6. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the engine.
7. Remove the radiator inlet hose.

Installation Procedure

Caution: Make sure the reference marks on the hoses and the radiator are lined up. A twist on the hose would place strain on the radiator fitting which could cause the fitting to crack or break.

Note: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hose with clean coolant prior to installation.

1. Install the radiator inlet hose.




2. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
3. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine using J 38185 .
4. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
5. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185 .
6. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. 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).