Radiator ASSY: Overhaul
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- REMOVE RADIATOR DRAIN COCK PLUG
- Remove the drain cock plug.
- Remove the O-ring from the drain cock plug.
- ASSEMBLE SST
SST 09230-01010 (09231-01010, 09231-01030)
- Install the claw to the overhaul handle by inserting it in the hole in part "A" as shown in Fig 1 .
- While gripping the handle, adjust the stopper bolt so that dimension "B" is as shown in Fig 1
.
Dimension "B" 0.2 to 0.3 mm (0.008 to 0.012 in)
NOTE: If the stopper bolt is not adjusted, the claw may be damaged.
- DECAULK CORE PLATE
- Using SST to release the core plate, grip the handle until stopped by the stopper bolt.
SST 0923-01010 (09231-01010, 09231-01030)
- Using SST to release the core plate, grip the handle until stopped by the stopper bolt.
- REMOVE RADIATOR TANK UPPER
- Lightly tap the bracket of the radiator tank (or radiator tank pipe) with a soft-faced hammer, then remove the radiator tank.
- Remove the O-ring.
- REMOVE RADIATOR TANK LOWER
HINT:
Perform the same procedures as the radiator tank upper.
- REMOVE INLET NO.1
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the nut and inlet No.1.
- REMOVE INLET NO.2
- Remove the nut and inlet No.2.
- REMOVE ATM OIL COOLER
- Remove the 2 nuts and 2 washers, then remove the oil cooler from the radiator tank.
- Remove the 2 O-rings from the oil cooler.
- INSPECT RADIATOR CORE SUB-ASSY
Check the core plate for damage.
HINT:
- If the sides of the core plate groove are deformed, it will be impossible to reassemble the radiator tank. Therefore, first correct any deformation with pliers or a similar tool.
- Water leakage will result if the bottom of the core plate groove is damaged or dented. Repair or replace if necessary.NOTE: The radiator can only be recaulked 2 times. After being recaulked 2 times, the radiator core must be replaced.
- INSTALL ATM OIL COOLER
- Install the 2 new O-rings to the oil cooler.
- Install the oil cooler to the radiator tank.
- Install the 2 nuts and 2 washers.
Torque: 8.3 N.m (85 kgf.cm, 74 in.lbf)
- INSTALL INLET NO.2
Torque: 15 N.m (150 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf)
- INSTALL INLET NO.1
Torque: 15 N.m (150 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf)
- INSTALL RADIATOR TANK UPPER
- After checking that there are no foreign objects in the core plate groove, install a new O-ring without twisting it.
HINT:
When cleaning the core plate groove, lightly rub it with sandpaper without scratching it.
- Install the radiator tank without damaging the O-ring.
- Tap the core plate with a soft-faced hammer so that there is no gap between the core plate and radiator tank.
- After checking that there are no foreign objects in the core plate groove, install a new O-ring without twisting it.
- INSTALL RADIATOR TANK LOWER
HINT:
Perform the same procedures as the radiator tank upper.
- ASSEMBLE SST
SST 09230-01010 (09231-01010, 09231-01020)
- CAULK CORE PLATE
- Lightly press SST against the core plate in the order shown in Fig 14
. 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)
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HINT:
- Do not tap the areas protruding around the pipes, brackets or tank ribs.
- The points shown in Fig 14 and oil cooler near here cannot be tapped with the SST. Use pliers or a similar tool and be careful not to damage the core plate.
- Check the core plate height (H) after completing the caulking.
Plate height (H): 7.40 to 7.80 mm (0.2913 to 0.3071 in.)
If the height is not as specified, adjust the stopper bolt of the handle again, then caulk again.
- Lightly press SST against the core plate in the order shown in Fig 14
. After repeating this a few times, fully caulk the core plate by gripping the handle until stopped by the stopper bolt.
- INSTALL RADIATOR DRAIN COCK PLUG
- Install a new O-ring to the drain cock plug.
- Install the drain cock plug.