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Oil Cooler: Removal

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  1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - DIESEL ENGINE .
  2. Remove the oil cooler inlet hose.
  3. Disconnect the oil cooler outlet hose at the lower radiator hose outlet. Disconnect the coolant hose retainers from the upper oil pan.
    4. NOTE: In the event of catastrophic engine failure, always install a new oil cooler assembly. Foreign material cannot be removed from the oil cooler and engine damage may occur.
    NOTE: On late build vehicles the internal nut is no longer on the oil cooler and the lower oil pan does not have to be removed.
  4. Remove the 7 bolts for the oil cooler assembly.
    • For late build vehicles, remove the oil cooler.
    • Remove and discard the gaskets.
    • Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
  5. If necessary, remove the lower oil pan. For additional information, refer to Oil Pan - Lower .
    6. NOTE: Failure to remove the nut from the oil cooler may result in damage to the oil cooler.
    NOTE: The nut is located inside the upper oil pan.
  6. If equipped, remove the oil cooler nut and oil cooler.
    • Remove and discard the gaskets.
    • Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
  7. If necessary, remove the oil cooler outlet hose from the oil cooler.
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