Diesel Cooling Manifold
Fig 1: Identifying Cooling Manifold, Engine Block Bolt, Coolant Return Hose & Cooling Manifold Mounting Bolts
- Using a new gasket, install the cooling manifold (1). Tighten bolts (4) to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Lower the engine.
- Install the right side engine mount.
- Install the coolant recovery bottle. Refer to BOTTLE, COOLANT RECOVERY, INSTALLATION .
- Remove the support from underneath.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the coolant return hose.
- Connect the coolant return hose to the cooling manifold (1) and tighten the band clamps.
- Connect the coolant return hose to the water pump and tighten band clamps.
- Install the coolant return hose to engine block bolt and securely tighten.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- If equipped, install the belly pan.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Evacuate air and refill cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Check cooling system for leaks. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .