INTERCOOLER Outlet Tube: Installation
- Install Teflon tape to circumference of sealing surfaces of outlet tube. Keep tape close to inner diameter, and overlap ends by 1/4". DO NOT stretch tape during installation, or a leak at sealing surface may develop.
- Install outlet tube underneath power steering pump bracket assembly. See Figure
. Install power steering bracket and stud retaining nut. Tighten nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
at end of article.CAUTION: Carefully install outlet tube to avoid damaging sealing surfaces.
- Remove bolt installed in step 5) during removal. Install power steering pump bracket-to-cylinder head bolts, and tighten to specification.
- Install power steering pump bracket brace-to-water pump retaining studs. Tighten nuts to specification. Install outlet tube on lower stud on alternator/power steering pump bracket.
- Install push-on nut to hold outlet tube on pump bracket. Ensure outlet tube is free to move for alignment of sealing surfaces. Install outlet tube clamping connector over intake elbow assembly studs.
- Install and tighten nuts to specification. Ensure clamping connectors on outlet tube-to-intake elbow are parallel to intake elbow surface. Install nut on stud of alternator/power steering pump bracket and tighten nut to specification.
- Install outlet tube-to-cylinder block support bracket. Tighten bolt to specification. Tighten support bracket-to-front of cylinder block retaining nut and bolt to specification.