Section 68 (Engine Cooling System & Automatic Transmission Cooling System): Engine: Clamps-Hose: Description

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Fig 1: Spring Clamp Size Identification

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1 - SPRING CLAMP SIZE LOCATION

The cooling system uses spring type hose clamps. If a spring type clamp replacement is necessary, replace with the original Mopar® equipment spring type clamp.

CAUTION: A number or letter (1) is stamped into the tongue of constant tension clamps. If replacement is necessary, use only a original equipment clamp with matching number or letter (1). See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Hose Clamp Tool

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1 - HOSE CLAMP TOOL 6094

2 - HOSE CLAMP

The spring type hose clamp applies constant tension on a hose connection. To remove a spring type hose clamp (2), use Special Tool 6094 (1) or 8495 (or equivalent), constant tension clamp pliers to compress the hose clamp. See Fig 2.