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Torque Specs Tools Parts Diagrams

RADIATOR CAP

E-6prose procedure

Continued from E-5

PREPARATION

SST

SST (Special Service Tools)

Part number	Name	Usage
49 9200 145	Adapter set, radiator cap tester	For inspection of radiator cap valve
49 9200 147	Adapter B (Part of 49 9200 145)	For inspection of radiator cap valve

49 9200 145

NameAdapter set, radiator cap tester

UsageFor inspection of radiator cap valve

49 9200 147

NameAdapter B (Part of 49 9200 145)

UsageFor inspection of radiator cap valve

INSPECTION

Radiator Cap Valve

1
Remove foreign material (such as water residue) from between the radiator cap valve and the valve seat.
05U0EX-015
2
Attach the radiator cap to a radiator cap tester (commercially available) with the SST. Apply pressure gradually to 74—103 kPa (0.75—1.05 kg/cm², 11—15 psi).
3
Wait about 10 seconds. Verify that the pressure has not decreased.

Negative Pressure Valve

1
Pull the negative pressure valve to open it. Verify that it closes completely when released.
05U0EX-013
2
Check for damage on the contact surfaces and for cracked or deformed seal packing.
3
Replace the radiator cap if necessary.

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