Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 302

7 - 32 COOLIii SYSTE1 SERVICE PROCEDURES B R
move any wiring at generator. If equipped with
4WD, unplug the 4WD indicator lamp wiring har­
ness (located near rear of generator).
(d) Remove generator. Position generator to gain
access for thermostat gasket removal.
WARNING: CONSTANT TENSION HOSE C L A M P S
A R E U S E D ON MOST COOLING S Y S T E M H O S E S .
W H E N REMOVING OR INSTALLING, U S E ONLY
TOOLS DESIGNED FOR SERVICING THIS T Y P E OF
CLAMP, S U C H A S S P E C I A L CLAMP TOOL ( N U M B E R
60§4) ( F I G . 42). SNAP-ON CLAMP TOOL ( N U M B E R
HPC-20) MAY B E U S E D FOR L A R G E R C L A M P S . AL­
W A Y S W E A R S A F E T Y G L A S S E S W H E N SERVICING
CONSTANT TENSION C L A M P S .
CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the
tongue of constant tension clamps (Fig. 43). If re­
placement is necessary, use only an original equip­
ment clamp with a matching number or letter.
(4) Remove upper radiator hose clamp. Remove up­
per radiator hose at thermostat housing.
HOSE CLAMP HOSE
J9207-36
Fig. 42 Hose Clamp Tool—Typical
(5) Position the wiring harness (behind the ther­
mostat housing) to gain access to thermostat hous­
ing.
(6) Remove thermostat housing mounting bolts,
thermostat housing, gasket and thermostat (Fig. 44).
Discard old gasket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean mating areas of intake manifold and
thermostat housing.
(2) Install thermostat (spring side down) into re­
cessed machined groove on intake manifold (Fig. 44).
(3) Install gasket on intake manifold and over
thermostat (Fig. 44).
(4) Position the thermostat housing to the intake
manifold. Note the word FRONT stamped on the
housing (Fig. 45). For adequate clearance, this must
TYPICAL
HOSE
CLAMP
NUMBER/LETTER
LOCATION J9407-39
Fig. 43 Clamp Number/Letter Location
THERMOSTAT
MACHINED GROOVE
J9207-14
Fig. 44 Thermostat—3.9L ¥-6 or 5.2/5.9L ¥-8 Gas
Engines
be placed towards the front of vehicle. The housing
should be slightly angled forward after installation to
intake manifold.
(5) Install two housing-to-intake manifold bolts.
Tighten bolts to 23 N-m (200 in. lbs.) torque.