Removal Procedure
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the engine oil cooler hoses (2) from the retainer (1).
- Disconnect the engine oil cooler hoses (2) from the radiator fittings (3). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Remove the steering gear skid shield. Refer to Steering Gear Skid Shield Replacement .
- Remove the oil cooler bracket fastener (1) and separate the oil cooler hoses (2) from the engine block.
- Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft at the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
- Lower the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear. Refer to Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement .
- Using a suitable adjustable Jack, support the front axle.
- Remove the two left side front axle bolts and lower the axle enough to create clearance for oil cooler line removal.
- Remove the engine oil cooler adapter fasteners (1) and separate the oil cooler adapter (2) from the engine block.
DISCARD the oil cooler adapter gasket (3).
- Remove the oil cooler hoses and gasket from the vehicle.
NOTE:
If equipped with 2WD perform steps 6 and 7.
NOTE:
Note the routing and orientation of the engine oil cooler hoses to insure proper installation.