Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator Replacement (4.3L)

^ Tools Required
- J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure





1. Drain the cooling system.





2. Reposition the coolant recovery hose clamp from radiator.
3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir hose from the radiator.
4. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
6. Remove the fan shroud.
7. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
8. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
9. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the radiator.
10. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator.





11. Remove the radiator.

Installation Procedure

Important: Inspect the rubber mounts before installing the radiator.





1. Install the radiator.
2. Install the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator.
3. Install the engine oil cooler line to the radiator.





4. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
5. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp to the radiator.
6. Install fan shroud.
7. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
8. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.





9. Install the coolant recovery reservoir hose to the radiator.
10. Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir hose clamp to the radiator.
11. Fill the cooling system.