Oil Cooler: Removal
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
- Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Drain the engine oil.
- Disconnect the 2 coolant hoses from the oil cooler.
- Remove and discard the oil filter and gasket.
- Remove the bolt and the oil cooler.
- Discard the gasket.
- Inspect the oil cooler.
CAUTION:
The cooling system filling and bleeding procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the engine can occur.
CAUTION:
If metal or aluminum material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. To diagnose mechanical concerns, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION
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