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WSG-1068 COOLING SYSTEM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Radiator Hose - Removal
Radiator hoses should be replaced whenever they
become cracked, rotted or have a tendency to collapse.
Drain the radiator into appropriate container then loosen
the clamps at each end of the hose to be removed. Slide
the hose off the radiator connection and the engine
water outlet connection (upper hose) or the water pump
connection (lower hose).
Radiator Hose - Installation
Position the clamps at least 1/8 inch from each end of
the hose. Coat the connection areas with an approved
water-resistant sealer and slide the hose on the
connection. Make sure the clamps are beyond the bead
and placed in the center of the clamping surface of the
connections. Tighten the clamps. Fill the radiator with
the recommended permanent antifreeze and water
50/50 mixture. Operate the engine for several minutes,
then check the hoses and connections for leaks.
Thermostat - Removal
WARNING: AVOID INJURY FROM HOT
COOLANT WHEN ENGINE IS HOT.
1. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional
information, refer to Cooling System Draining,
Filling and Flushing in this section.
2. Disconnect the upper radiator hose.
3. Remove the water outlet connection.
Remove the bolts.
Remove the water outlet connection.
4. Remove the (B) O-ring seal and the (A) water
thermostat (8575).
Discard the (B) O-ring seal.
Thermostat - Installation
NOTE: Thermostat must be installed as illustrated.
1. Install the (B) water thermostat and use a new
(A) Oring seal to position the (B) water
thermostat in the (C) upper intake manifold
(9424).
2. Install the water outlet connection.
1. Position the (A) water outlet connection on
the (B) upper intake manifold.
2. Install the bolts.
3. Connect the upper radiator hose.
4. Fill the cooling system. For additional
information, refer to Cooling System Draining,
Filling and Flushing in this section.
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