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Engine - Valve Springs RH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Special Tool(s)
Valve spring compressor
303-252 1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Set the engine compartment cover to the service access
position.
3. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
4. Remove the Timing Co ver. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section. This operation includes draining the coolant from the
radiator and removing the cam covers.
5. Remove the Inlet Manifold. Refer to Operation 30.15.01 in this
Section. This operation includes depressurising the fuel system
and removing the throttle housing.
6. Remove the Cylinder Head an d Gasket. Refer to Operation
12.29.03 in this Section.
7. Remove the valve collets from the first valve.
1. Fit the valve spring compressor 303 - 252 to the relevant spring.
2. Compress the spring and remove the collets.
8. Remove the valve spring.
Remove the valve spring compressor 303 - 252.
1. Remove the valve collar.
2. Remove the valve spring.
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3. Disconnect the brake servo hose.
60. Fit engine rear lifting eyes (303 - 536).
61. Traverse the hoist to the engine compartment and lower it to
working height.
62. Fit lifting chains to the hoist and connect to each engine
lifting eye. Use longer chains to the rear lifting eyes to allow
the engine to tilt rearwards wh en removing from the vehicle.
63. Remove the engine front mounting nuts.
64. Raise the ramp.
65. Disconnect the transmission connector.
1. Release the lever lock on the transmission harness
multi-plug.
2. Disconnect the connector.
66. Disconnect the transmission selector cable.
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A coola n
t drain plug is located at the rear of the cylinder block.
Coolant may be drained from the A-bank, by removing the coolant pipe from behind the starter motor.
For vehicles fitted with the cold climate package, a cylinder block heater (shown) replaces the drain plug located on the B-
bank.
Coolant Pump and Flow Control
The coolant pump is fitted between the two cylinder banks, on the front face of the cylinder block.
The pump consists of a housing containing a shaft, with a sh rouded plastic impeller on one end and a drive pulley on the
other.
A pair of roller bearings support the shaft in the housing. A seal behind the impeller prevents coolant from contaminating the
bearings. Should this seal fail, coolant escapes from a witness hole in the housin g indicating that immediate action is
required.
An O-ring and an aluminum-alloy gasket, seal the ports between the pump and the cylinder banks.
Coolant Outlet Duct
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Engine Cooling - Cooling System Draining and Vacuum Filling
Gene
ral Procedures
WARNING: To avoid having scalding ho t coolant or steam blowing out of the cooling system, use extreme care when
removing the coolant pressure cap from a hot cooling system. Wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth
around the coolant pressure cap and turn it slowly until the pressure begins to release. Step ba ck while the pressure is
released from the system. When certain al l the pressure has been released (still with a cloth) turn and remove the coolant
pressure cap from the coolant expansion tank. Failure to fo llow these instructions may result in personal injury.
• CAUTIONS:
The engine cooling syst em must be maintained with the correct concentration and type of anti-freeze solution to
prevent corrosion and frost damage. Failure to follow th is instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
Engine coolant will damage the paint finished surfaces. If spilt, immediately remove the coolant and clean the area
with water.
• NOTE: Vehicles fitted with supercharged engines shown, V8 NA engines similar.
All vehicles
1. Set
the heater controls to maximum HOT.
2. WARN
ING: Relieve the cooling system pressure by
unscrewing the coolant pressure cap. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
Remove the coolant expans ion tank pressure cap.
3. Raise a
nd support the vehicle.
4. NOTE : Remov
e and discard the
radiator drain plug seal.
Drain the coolant into a suitable container.
Remove the radiato
r drain plug.
5. CAUTION: Do not over tighten the drain plug. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
• NOTE: Install a new radiator drain plug seal.
Install the coolant drain plug.
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Engine Cooling - Coolant Outlet Pipe
Re
moval and Installation
Remov
al
Installation
1.
O
pen the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Drain the radiator. Refer to Ge neral Procedures. Retain the
coolant drain tray in position to catch any spillage when
removing the outlet pipe.
3. Di
sconnect the hoses and multi-plug from the coolant outlet
pipe.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the top hose.
2. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the heater hose.
3. Disconnect the multi-plug from the temperature sensor and unscrew the sens or from the outlet pipe.
4. Release and reposition the hose clip along the bypass
hose.
4. R
emove the coolant outlet pipe.
1. Remove the four bolts which secure the outlet pipe.
2. Remove the outlet pipe from the bypass hose and
from the cylinder heads.
5. Remove and discard the sealing rings from the outlet pipe
grooves.
1. Installation is the reverse of the remova l procedure. Use new
sealing rings on the coolant outlet pipe.
2. Tighten the coolant outlet pipe bolts to 10-14 Nm If replacing
the coolant temperature sensor, tighten to 15-19 Nm.
3. Refill the cooling system as de scribed in General Procedures.
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Engine Cooling - Coolant Outlet Pipe
Remo
val and Installation
Remov
a
l
1.
Op
en the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Drain the radiator. Refer to Ge neral Procedures. Retain the
coolant drain tray in position to catch any spillage when
removing the outlet pipe.
3. Disc onne
ct the top hose and br
eather pipe from the coolant
outlet pipe.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the top hose.
2. Release and disconnect the breather pipe quick fit connector.
3. Disconnect the multi-plug from the temperature sensor and unscrew the sens or from the outlet pipe.
4. Release and reposition the hose clip along the bypass
hose.
4. Disc
onnect the bottom hose
from the thermostat housing.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip along the hose.
2. Disconnect the bottom hose.
5. Disc
onnect the coolant outlet pipe from the cylinder heads.
1. Remove the four bolts which secure the outlet pipe.
2. Remove the outlet pipe from the bypass hose and
from the cylinder heads (still connected to the
heater hose).
6. Release and reposition the clip which secures the heater hose
to the outlet pipe and disconnect the hose. Remove the outlet
pipe.
7. Remove the thermostat from the outlet pipe.
1. Remove the three bolts which secure the thermostat cover to the outlet pipe.
2. Remove the thermostat cover, the thermostat and
the seal from the outlet pipe. Discard the seal.
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Engine Cooling - Radiator Lo
wer Hose4.0L NA V8
- AJ27/3.2L NA V8 -
AJ26
Re
moval and Installation
Remov
al
Installation
1.
O
pen the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Drain the radiator. Refer to Ge neral Procedures. Retain the
coolant drain tray in position to catch any spillage when
removing the thermostat cover.
3. Di
sconnect the radiator bott
om hose from the thermostat
cover.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the bottom hose.
4. D
isconnect the bottom hose from the radiator.
1. Slacken the hose retaining clip and reposition the clip
along the hose.
2. Disconnect the hose from the radiator.
5. Remove the spring band clips from the hose.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
2. Refill the cooling system as de scribed in General Procedures.
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Engine Cooling - Radiator Lower Hose4.0L SC V8 - AJ26
Remo
val and Installation
Remov
a
l
1.
Op
en the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Drain the radiator. Refer to Ge neral Procedures. Retain the
coolant drain tray in position to catch any spillage when
removing the thermostat cover.
3. Re
move the two screws which se
cure the radiator grille and
remove the grille for access.
4. Re
lease and reposition the spring
clip, and disconnect the hose
from the charge air cooler radiator.
5. Di
sconnect the bottom hose from the radiator.
1. Slacken the hose retaining clip and reposition the clip
along the hose.
2. Disconnect the hose from the radiator.
6. Disconnect the radiator bottom hose from the thermostat cover
and air charge cooler.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the bottom hose from th e thermostat cover.
2. Release and reposition the hose clips, and disconnect the two sections of moulded hose from the air charge
cooler.