Oil Cooler: Service and Repair

OIL COOLER ELEMENT AND/OR GASKET - REPLACEMENT





Drain the coolant.





Remove the oil filter.





Clean around the oil cooler cover.





Disconnect the turbocharger supply line.

Torque Value: 15 N-m [11 ft-lbs]





Remove the oil cooler cover, gaskets and cooler element.





Clean the sealing surfaces.





Apply 483 kPa [70 P81] air pressure to the element to check for leaks.





Assemble the oil cooler gaskets, element and cover.

Torque Value: 24 N-m [18 ft-lbs]

NOTE: Be sure to remove the plastic shipping plugs from a new element.





Connect the turbocharger oil supply line.

Torque Value: 15 N-m [11 ft-lbs]





Fill the filter with clean lubricating oil and apply a light coat of oil to the sealing gasket.

Install the oil filter.





Fill the coolant system and operate the engine to check for leaks.

Stop the engine and check the coolant and oil level.