Oil Cooler: Installation
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- If necessary, install the oil cooler outlet hose onto the oil cooler. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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NOTE: Make sure that the mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign materials.
Install the new oil cooler gaskets.
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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.
- Stage 1: Install the oil cooler and hand start number 2, 4 and 7 bolts.
- Stage 2: Hand start number 1, 3, 5 and 6 bolts.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in) in a counter clockwise sequence starting with the number 1 bolt.
- Stage 4: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) in a counter clockwise sequence starting with the number 1 bolt.
- Connect the oil cooler outlet hose and install the clip. Connect the coolant hose retainers to the upper oil pan.
- Connect the heater hose and install the clip.
- Install the oil cooler inlet hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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NOTE: Evaluate the cooling system condition before filling the engine cooling system. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the engine.
Refer to: Cooling System Condition Evaluation .
- Check and top off the engine oil with the correct engine oil for the climate. Refer to: Specifications .