Radiator-4.0L - Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 37 Radiator Alignment Dowels—Typical
1 – ALIGNMENT DOWEL
2 – RADIATOR
3 – AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER
4 – GROMMET
(12) Fill cooling system with correct coolant. Refer
to the Coolant section of this group.
(13) Install pressure cap.
(14) Check and adjust automatic transmission
fluid level (if equipped).
(15) Start engine and visually check for leaks.
RADIATOR—4.0L
WARNING: DO NOT
BLOCK DRAIN PLUGS OR LOOSEN THE RADIATOR
DRAINCOCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND PRES-
SURIZED. SERIOUS BURNS FROM THE COOLANT
CAN OCCUR.
DO NOT WASTE reusable coolant. If solution is
clean, drain coolant into a clean container for reuse.
WARNING: CONSTANT TENSION HOSE CLAMPS
ARE USED ON MOST COOLING SYSTEM HOSES.
WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING, USE ONLY
TOOLS DESIGNED FOR SERVICING THIS TYPE OF
CLAMP, SUCH AS SPECIAL CLAMP TOOL (NUMBER
6094) (Fig. 12). SNAP-ON CLAMP TOOL (NUMBER
HPC-20) MAY BE USED FOR LARGER CLAMPS.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVIC-
ING CONSTANT TENSION CLAMPS.
REMOVE THE CYLINDER
CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the
tongue of constant tension clamps (Fig. 11). If
replacement is necessary, use only an original
equipment clamp with matching number or letter.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Observe the previous WARNINGS.
(3) Remove radiator pressure cap.
(4) For access to radiator draincock, remove radia-
tor grill mounting screws and remove grill. Refer to
Group 23, Body for procedures.
(5) Attach one end of a 24 inch long X 1/4 inch ID
hose to the radiator petcock (Fig. 38). Put the other
end into a clean container. Open petcock and drain
radiator.
(6) Disconnect electric cooling fan electrical con-
nector, if equipped.
Fig. 38 Radiator Petcock—Typical
1 – RADIATOR PETCOCK
(7) If equipped, remove two electric cooling fan
mounting bolts. Lift cooling fan straight up until
alignment tabs at the bottom are clear of slots in
bracket at bottom of radiator (Fig. 39).
(8) Remove the two mechanical (non-electrical) fan
shroud mounting bolts. Lift shroud straight up until
alignment tabs at the bottom are clear of slots in
bracket at bottom of radiator (Fig. 39). Place shroud
over mechanical fan.
(9) If equipped, disconnect and plug automatic
transmission fluid cooler lines. Quick Connect Fitting
Release Tool 6935 may be needed. If equipped with
remote transmission cooler, remove line to cooler
from bracket at bottom of radiator.
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