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2.8L Diesel Engine

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NOTE: The thermostat is not serviced separately. The thermostat and housing must be replaced as an assembly.
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Remove engine cover (Refer to ENGINE COVER - REMOVAL) .
  3. Partially drain cooling system. (Refer to COOLANT  ).
  4. Disconnect upper radiator hose and bypass hoses at thermostat housing.
  5. Remove thermostat housing retaining bolts, support bracket (2.8L) and housing from cylinder head, discard gasket. See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Thermostat Housing
GC0025180Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - GASKET
2 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING
3 - BOLT(S)
4 - BRACKET