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Section 126 (Radiator): Reassembly

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  1. INSTALL OIL COOLER TO LOWER TANK 
    1. Install 2 new O-rings to the oil cooler.
    2. Install the oil cooler to the lower tank with the 2 plate washers and 2 nuts.
      1. Torque: 8.3 N.m (85 kgf.cm, 74 in.lbf) 
    3. Install the cooler pipes in the direction indicated in the illustration.
      1. Torque: 14.7 N.m (150 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 1: Installing Oil Cooler To Lower Tank
    G01132258Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT LOCK PLATE FOR DAMAGE 

    HINT:

    • If the sides of the lock plate groove are deformed, reassembly of the tank will be impossible.
    • Therefore, first correct any deformation with pliers or similar object. Water leakage will result if the bottom of the lock plate groove is damaged or dented.
    NOTE: The radiator can only be recaulked 2 times. After the 2nd time, the radiator core must be replaced.
  3. INSTALL NEW O-RINGS AND TANKS 
    1. After checking that there are no foreign objects in the lock plate groove, install a new O-ring without twisting it.

      HINT:

      When cleaning the lock plate groove, lightly rub it with sand paper without scratching it.

      Fig 2: Installing New O-Ring
      G01132259Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the tank without damaging the O-ring.
    3. Tap the lock plate with a soft-faced hammer so that there is no gap between it and the tank.
      Fig 3: Tap Lock Plate With Soft-Faced Hammer
      G01132260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. ASSEMBLE SST 
    1. SST 09230--01010, 09231--14010
    1. Install the punch assembly to the overhaul handle, inserting it in the hole in part A as shown in the illustration.
    2. While gripping the handle, adjust the stopper bolt so the dimension B is as shown in the illustration.
      1. Dimension B: 8.4 mm (0.331 in.) 
      Fig 4: Assembling SST
      G01132261Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. CAULK LOCK PLATE 
    1. Lightly press SST against the lock plate in the order shown in the illustration. After repeating this a few times, fully caulk the lock plate by squeezing the handle until stopped by the stopper plate.
      1. SST 09230--01010
      Fig 5: Using SST To Caulk Lock Plate
      G01132262Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      • Do not stake the areas protruding around the ports (1), flange (2) and bracket (3).
        Fig 6: Locating Ports (1), Flange (2) And Bracket (3)
        G01132263Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • The points shown in the illustration cannot be staked with the SST. Use pliers or similar object and be careful not to damage the core plates.
        Fig 7: Using Pliers To Caulk Lock Plate
        G01132264Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check the lock plate height (H) after completing the caulking.
      1. Plate height (H): 7.40--7.80 mm (0.2913--0.3071 In.) 

      If not within the specified height, adjust the stopper bolt of the handle again and caulk again.

      Fig 8: Checking Lock Plate Height (H) After Complete Caulking
      G01132265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL ECT SWITCH 
    1. Install a new O-ring to the ECT switch.
    2. Install the ECT switch:
  7. INSTALL DRAIN PLUG 
    1. Install a new O-ring to the drain plug.
    2. Install the drain plug.
  8. INSTALL RADIATOR CAP 
  9. INSPECT FOR WATER LEAKS 
    1. Tighten the drain plug.
    2. Plug the inlet pipes of the radiator with SST.
      1. SST 09230--01010
    3. Using a radiator cap tester, apply pressure to the radiator.
      1. Test pressure: 177 kPa (1.8 kgf/cm2, 26 psi) 
    4. Submerge the radiator in water.
      Fig 9: Using SST To Plug Inlet Pipes
      G01132266Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Inspect for leaks.

      HINT:

      On radiators with resin tanks, there is a clearance between the tank and lock plate where a minute amount of air will remain giving the appearance of an air leak when the radiator is submerged in water. Therefore, before doing the water leak test, first swish the radiator around in the water until all air bubbles disappear.

      Fig 10: Locating Clearance Between Tank And Lock Plate
      G01132267Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL NEW PACKINGS