Oil Cooler: Removal
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- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Drain the engine oil and remove and discard the engine oil filter. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
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- Using hose locking pliers, clamp the oil cooler coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
- Disconnect the coolant hoses.
- Remove the retainer and the oil cooler.
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NOTE: If metal or aluminum material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. Failure to correct these concerns may cause engine failure. To diagnose mechanical concerns, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Inspect the oil cooler.