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Engine Cooling System: Radiator: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL RADIATOR TANK UPPER 
    1. Install a new radiator tank.
    2. Tap the core plate with a soft-faced hammer until there is no gap between the core plate and radiator tank.
      Fig 1: Tapping Core Plate With Soft-Faced Hammer
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  2. REMOVE RADIATOR TANK LOWER 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedures as for the radiator tank upper.

  3. ASSEMBLE SST 

    SST 09230-01010 (09231 -01010, 09231 -01020) 

    1. Install the punch assembly into the overhaul handle by inserting it into the hole in part A.
    2. While gripping the handle, adjust the stopper bolt so that dimension B.

      Dimension B: 8.4 mm (0.331 in.) 

      Fig 2: Assembling SST
      G05109862Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CAULK CORE PLATE 
    1. Lightly press SST against the core plate in the order shown in the illustration. After repeating this a few times, fully caulk the core plate by gripping the handle until stopped by the stopper bolt.

      SST 09230-01010 (09231-01010, 09231-01020) 

      HINT:

      Do not tap the portions indicated in the illustration or the oil cooler using SST. Use pliers or a similar tool. Do not damage the core plate.

      Fig 3: Pressing SST Against Core Plate In Order
      G05109863Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check the core plate height (H) after completing the caulking.

      Plate height (H): 8.7 to 9.1 mm (0.343 to 0.358 in.) 

      If the height is not as specified, readjust the stopper bolt of the handle, then caulk it again.

      Fig 4: Identifying Core Plate Height
      G05109864Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL RADIATOR DRAIN COCK PLUG 
    1. Install a new O-ring onto the drain cock plug.
    2. Install the drain cock plug.