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Removing/Installing Auxiliary Oil Cooler

REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT OIL COOLER

Removing

1. Remove right front wheel.




2. Disconnect oil hoses.

Note: Use a second wrench as a counterhold. Catch escaping oil.




3. Loosen outer nut on upper rubber mount.




4. Loosen lower nuts and remove oil cooler upward.


Installing

1. When installing counterhold at the cooler connections to prevent damage.

2. Coat connections with Optimoly HT.

3. Check connections for leaks. This requires that the regulator for the front oil cooler he open to have oil flowing through the cooler (engine oil temperature above 83° C/181° F).