Oil Cooler: Service and Repair

OIL COOLER


Removal and Installation












REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine under cover.
2. Remove the RH wheel and tire. Adjustment.
3. Remove the engine side under cover.
4. Drain engine coolant. Changing Engine Coolant.
- Do not spill coolant on the drive belt.
5. Disconnect water hoses from oil cooler.
6. Remove the oil filter. Service and Repair.
7. Remove oil cooler.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
1. Check oil cooler for cracks.
2. Check oil cooler for clogging by blowing through coolant inlet. If necessary, replace oil cooler assembly.

Oil Pressure Relief Valve
Inspect oil pressure relief valve for movement, cracks and breaks by pushing the ball. If replacement is necessary, remove valve by prying it out with a suitable tool. Install a new valve in place by tapping it.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
When installing the oil cooler, align the oil cooler stopper with the stopper of the oil pan.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Start engine and check there are no leaks of engine oil or coolant.