Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1052

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EXHAUST SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLD 11-21
J9509-53
Fig. 5 Charge Air Cooler Intercooler Ducts
CAUTION: DO NOT U S E CAUSTIC C L E A N E R S TO
C L E A N THE C H A R G E AIR COOLER. DAMAGE TO
THE C H A R G E AIR COOLER WILL RESULT.
(4) After the charge air cooler has been thoroughly
cleaned of all oil and debris with the non caustic sol­
vent, wash the charge air cooler internally with hot
soapy water to remove the remaining solvent.
(5) Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
(6) Blow compressed air into the charge air cooler
in the opposite direction of normal air flow until the
charge air cooler is dry internally.
INSPECTION
(1) Visually inspect the charge air cooler
(2) Inspect the tubes, fins and welds for tears,
breaks or other damage. If any damage causes the
charge air cooler to fail, the charge air cooler must
replaced.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the charge air cooler (intercooler) -
(Fig. 4). Install the bolts and tighten to 2 N-m (17 in.
lbs.) torque.
(2) Install the inlet and outlet ducts to the charge
air cooler (intercooler)—(Fig. 5). With the clamps in
position, tighten the clamp nut to 8 N-m (72 in. lbs.)
torque.
(3) If the vehicle is equipped with air conditioning,
install the condenser as follows:
(a) Position the condenser and sealing plate as­
sembly onto the charge air cooler (intercooler)
studs. Install the nuts and tighten.
(b) Connect the halves of the sealing plate (Fig.
4). Install the bolt and tighten.
(c) Charge the air conditioning system (refer to
Group 24, Heating and Air Conditioning for the
proper procedures).
(4) Install the front support bracket (Fig. 4). In­
stall and tighten the bolts.
(5) Install the grille (refer to Group 23, Body for
the proper procedure).