RADIATOR HOSES AND FITTINGS

TM 9-2320-270-20-1

RADIATOR HOSES AND FITTINGS

This task covers:

c. Installation (page 4-164)

a. Removal (page 4-160)

b. Cleaning and Inspection (page 4-164)

INITIAL SETUP

Materials/Parts

Tools

Container (35 gallon capacity)

Handle, ratchet, 3/8-inch drive

Lockwasher

Key, socket-head screw, 3/16-inch

Screwdriver, flat-tip, 1/4-inch,

Personnel Required

4-inch blade

Socket, 7/16-inch, 3/8-inch drive

One

Wrench, adjustable, 10-inch

Wrench; open-end, 7/16-inch

Equipment Condition

Wrench, open-end, 11/16-inch

Wrench, open-end, 3/4-inch

Hood removed (TM 9-2320-270-10).

Wrench, open-end, 1 1/8-inch

Side panels removed (TM 9-2320-270-10).

ACTION

REMARKS

ITEM

LOCATION

REMOVAL

WARNING

Be careful when removing radiator cap. If engine is hot, escaping steam could burn

you. Using a rag, cover radiator cap to protect your hand. Unscrew cap just enough to

allow any built-up steam to escape. When all pressure has been relieved, unscrew cap

the rest of the way, and take off of radiator.

Slowly turn to first stop and let

Radiator cap (2)

1. Radiator (1)

pressure escape.

b. When all pressure has escaped, un-

screw and take off.

a. Put container underneath.

Draincock (3)

b. Open and let coolant drain.

c. When coolant stops draining, close.

d. If fluid is contaminated, get rid of

(page 4-1).

Using 3/4-inch wrench, unscrew and take

Hose (5)

3. Radiator (1) and

off both ends.

thermostat housing

cover (4)

4-160