A battery has two ratings: reserve capacity and cold cranking amperage. RESERVE CAPACITY Reserve capacity is an estimate of how long the vehicle can be driven with no generator output, the head lamps turned on, and minimum electrical load (most accessories turned off). It is the maximum amount of time (in minutes) it will take… Read More »
The maintenance-free battery is standard in all vehicles (figure 1). Refer to “Specifications” for specific applications. These vehicles may be equipped with one or more batteries, depending on the powertrain used and optional equipment. The battery is completely sealed except for two small vent holes in the sides. These vent holes allow the small amount… Read More »
The aluminum-plastic radiator can be repaired. The following components can be replaced: • Core • Tanks and gaskets • Oil coolers and gaskets • Drain cock and gasket The tanks cannot be repaired if broken or cracked. The radiator core can be replaced and the new core used with the original tanks and oil cooler.… Read More »
LEAK TESTING Some core leaks can be detected by adding water to the radiator. Clean the core so that the damaged area can be found. Refer to figure 9 for a radiator component view. 1. Remove dirt and insects from the fins with a common water hose without a nozzle. Excessive water pressure could damage… Read More »
Remove or Disconnect (Figures 6 through 8) 1. Coolant from the radiator. 2. Upper fan shroud bolts and upper fan shroud. 3. Upper insulators and brackets. 4. Upper and lower radiator hoses. 5. Transmission fluid cooler pipes. 6. Engine oil cooler pipes. 7. Lower fan shroud bolts and lower fan shroud. 8. Overflow hose. 9.… Read More »
UPPER FAN SHROUD Remove or Disconnect (Figures 6 through 8) 1. Upper radiator hose from the radiator. 2. Negative battery cable (dual batteries only). 3. Upper shroud bolts and upper shroud. Inspect * Upper shroud for signs of damage. Replace if necessary. Install or C onnect (Figures 6 through 8) 1, Upper shroud and upper… Read More »
CAUTION: To help avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or diesel surge tank cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Scalding fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure if the cap is taken off too soon. Remove the radiator cap before draining the coolant, so… Read More »
Check the outside of the radiator for bent fins or signs of leakage. Repair leaking radiator cores. Do not seal temporarily with a sealer type antifreeze or coolant additive. Remove any stones between the fins. Clean loose debris and road film from the radiator core with a quality grease solvent and compressed air. Remove the… Read More »
A pressure-vent cap allows a buildup of 103 kPa (15 psi) in the cooling system. This pressure raises the boiling point of the coolant to about 128°C (262°F) at sea level. Do not remove the radiator cap to check the engine coolant level; check the coolant visually at the see-through coolant reservoir. Add coolant to… Read More »