1998 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 Radiator ????
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1998 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 Radiator ????
OK I need to replace the radiator and was wondering if there was a write-up on a good procedure somewhere.
We managed to get the old one out, but it was not easy as a lot of stuff ( IMHO ) had to be removed to do so.
Was curious if somewhere there was a 'proper' procedure written up on doing so.
THANKS
We managed to get the old one out, but it was not easy as a lot of stuff ( IMHO ) had to be removed to do so.
Was curious if somewhere there was a 'proper' procedure written up on doing so.
THANKS
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Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: L6 4.0
The Following are the installation instructions from the Haynes Jeep Grand Cherokee repair manual for 1993 to 2004 Jeeps:
starting from step 6: removal of radiator:
6: Loosen the hose clamps, then detach the radiator hoses from the fittings on the radiator. If they're stuck, grasp each hose near the end with a pair of adjustable pliers and twist it to break the seal, then pull it off and be carefull not to distort the radiator fittings! If the hoses are old or deteriorated, cut them off and install new ones.
7: Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator filler neck.
8: Remove the Front Grill.
9: on 1998 and earlier models, pry up two clips at each end holding the front hood seal to the body, then detach the radiator support panel mounting bolts and nuts and remove the support panel with the hood latch and cable still attached. Lay the support aside. Also remove the screws that attach the radiator fan shroud to the radiator and slide the shroud toward the engine.
10: on 1999 models, mark the postition of the hood latch with a scribe or marker to aid in installation and remove the hood latch retaining bolts and position the hood latch aside. Detach the upper two bolts securing the radiator support panel to the body and remove radiator support panel. If the vehicle is equipped with a mechanical clutch-type cooling fan it will be necessary to remove the the mechanical fan and electric cooling fan/shroud as an assembly. If the vehicle is only equipped with electric fan, the radiator and shroud can be removed together and separated after the radiator is removed from the vehicle, but make sure to disconnect the electrical connector from the cooling fan
NOTE: On 2000 and later models, the hood latch and radiator support do not need to be removed, the radiator bolts are accessible throught the grille opening.
11: if the vehicle is quiepped with an automatic transmission, disconnect the cooler lines from the rear of the radiator. Use a drip pan to catch spilled fluid. Plug the lines and fittings.
12: If the vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, remove the bolts securing the A/C condenser to the radiator and remove the side air seals. If the vehicle is not equipped with A/C, simply remove the bolts securing the side seals to the radiator and detach the side seals to access the radiator mounting bolts.
13: remove the radiator mounting bolts and carefully lift out the radiator. Don't spill coolant on the vehicle or scratch the paint. If the vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary transmission oil cooler, take special care not to tear the rubber seal on the right side of the radiator, as the oil cooler lines are routed through it.
14: With the radiator removed, it can be inspected for leaks and damage. If it needs repair, have a radiator shop or dealer service department perform the work as special techniques are required.
15: Whenever the radiator is removed from the vehicle, make note of the location of the various rubber seals (top, bottom and sides) and their location. They should be put back exactly as originally installed to ensure proper cooling.
16: Bugs and dirt can be removed from the front of the radiator with a garden hose, folled by compressed air and a soft brush. Don't bend the cooling finss as this is done. When blowing out the core, direct the hose or air line only from the engine side out.
17: check the radiator mounts for deterioration and make sure there's nothing in them when the radiator is installed.
18:Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
19: After installation, fill eht cooling system with proper mixture of antifreeze and water.
CAUTION: If you are working on a model with a 4.7L V8 engine, be sure to properly bleed the air from the cooling system.
20: start the enging and check for leaks. Allow the enging to reach normal operation temperature, indicated by the upper radiator hose becoming hot. Recheck the Coolant level and add more if require.
21: If you're working on a automatic transmission equipped vehicle, check and add fluid as needed.
Things this doesn't tell you:
1) that spring you got from the bottom hose needs to go back into the bottom hose. That spring keeps the bottom hose from collapsing when the engine is hot.
2) since you have the radiator out, it would also be a good time to replace the thermostat. its cheap and easy.
3) Always remove the negative cable from the battery before starting.
4) before you put everything back together. check ALL the hoses for dry rot, cracking ect. Best to replace them while you have room to work.
starting from step 6: removal of radiator:
6: Loosen the hose clamps, then detach the radiator hoses from the fittings on the radiator. If they're stuck, grasp each hose near the end with a pair of adjustable pliers and twist it to break the seal, then pull it off and be carefull not to distort the radiator fittings! If the hoses are old or deteriorated, cut them off and install new ones.
7: Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator filler neck.
8: Remove the Front Grill.
9: on 1998 and earlier models, pry up two clips at each end holding the front hood seal to the body, then detach the radiator support panel mounting bolts and nuts and remove the support panel with the hood latch and cable still attached. Lay the support aside. Also remove the screws that attach the radiator fan shroud to the radiator and slide the shroud toward the engine.
10: on 1999 models, mark the postition of the hood latch with a scribe or marker to aid in installation and remove the hood latch retaining bolts and position the hood latch aside. Detach the upper two bolts securing the radiator support panel to the body and remove radiator support panel. If the vehicle is equipped with a mechanical clutch-type cooling fan it will be necessary to remove the the mechanical fan and electric cooling fan/shroud as an assembly. If the vehicle is only equipped with electric fan, the radiator and shroud can be removed together and separated after the radiator is removed from the vehicle, but make sure to disconnect the electrical connector from the cooling fan
NOTE: On 2000 and later models, the hood latch and radiator support do not need to be removed, the radiator bolts are accessible throught the grille opening.
11: if the vehicle is quiepped with an automatic transmission, disconnect the cooler lines from the rear of the radiator. Use a drip pan to catch spilled fluid. Plug the lines and fittings.
12: If the vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, remove the bolts securing the A/C condenser to the radiator and remove the side air seals. If the vehicle is not equipped with A/C, simply remove the bolts securing the side seals to the radiator and detach the side seals to access the radiator mounting bolts.
13: remove the radiator mounting bolts and carefully lift out the radiator. Don't spill coolant on the vehicle or scratch the paint. If the vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary transmission oil cooler, take special care not to tear the rubber seal on the right side of the radiator, as the oil cooler lines are routed through it.
14: With the radiator removed, it can be inspected for leaks and damage. If it needs repair, have a radiator shop or dealer service department perform the work as special techniques are required.
15: Whenever the radiator is removed from the vehicle, make note of the location of the various rubber seals (top, bottom and sides) and their location. They should be put back exactly as originally installed to ensure proper cooling.
16: Bugs and dirt can be removed from the front of the radiator with a garden hose, folled by compressed air and a soft brush. Don't bend the cooling finss as this is done. When blowing out the core, direct the hose or air line only from the engine side out.
17: check the radiator mounts for deterioration and make sure there's nothing in them when the radiator is installed.
18:Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
19: After installation, fill eht cooling system with proper mixture of antifreeze and water.
CAUTION: If you are working on a model with a 4.7L V8 engine, be sure to properly bleed the air from the cooling system.
20: start the enging and check for leaks. Allow the enging to reach normal operation temperature, indicated by the upper radiator hose becoming hot. Recheck the Coolant level and add more if require.
21: If you're working on a automatic transmission equipped vehicle, check and add fluid as needed.
Things this doesn't tell you:
1) that spring you got from the bottom hose needs to go back into the bottom hose. That spring keeps the bottom hose from collapsing when the engine is hot.
2) since you have the radiator out, it would also be a good time to replace the thermostat. its cheap and easy.
3) Always remove the negative cable from the battery before starting.
4) before you put everything back together. check ALL the hoses for dry rot, cracking ect. Best to replace them while you have room to work.
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