TM 5-3895-373-20
C.
INSTALL.
1. INSTALL CONNECTION AND THERMOSTAT ONTO
ENGINE.
When scraping gasket material from
surface of parts, be careful not to
scratch or gouge metal surfaces.
Do not allow gasket material to fall
into engine block. Gasket material
may cause blockage of the coolant
system and damage the water pump,
thermostat, or engine.
a.
Scrape
excess
gasket
material
from
gasket seal area (8) using putty knife. Do
not scratch sealing surface or allow gasket
material to fall into engine block.
b.
Install thermostat (7) and new gasket (6).
Thread locking compound solvent
can cause eye damage. Wear safety
goggles/glasses when using. Avoid
contact with eyes. If solvent contacts
eyes, flush eyes with water and get
immediate medical attention.
c.
Clean threads of hex head cap screws (3)
with thread locking compound solvent.
Thread locking compound can cause
eye
damage.
Wear
safety
goggles/glasses when using. Avoid
contact with eyes. If compound
contacts eyes, flush eyes with water
and get immediate medical attention.
d.
Install lockwashers (4) on hex head cap
screws
(3).
Apply
thread
locking
compound to cap screws.
e.
Install connection (5) using hex head cap
screws (3). Tighten cap screws to 37 lb-ft
(50 N• m).
2.
REPLACE UPPER COOLANT HOSE.
a.
Slide hose clamps (1) over upper coolant
hose (2). Install upper coolant hose
between connection (5) and radiator.
b.
Tighten hose clamps (1).
NOTE
FOLLOW-ON-TASK: Fill coolant system per paragraph 2.23.3.
END OF TASK
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