2003 CHRYSLER CARAVAN coolant

If the vacuum supply is 12 inches Hg (40.5 kPa) or
more, the power brake booster is defective and must
be replaced. If the vacuum supply is below 12 inches
Hg, continue on with this BASIC TEST.
(6) Shut off the engine.
(7) Connect the vacuum gauge to the vacuum ref-
erence port on the engine intake manifold.
(8) Start the engine and observe the vacuum
gauge.
If the vacuum is still low, check the engine tune
and repair as necessary. If the vacuum is above 12
inches Hg, the hose or check valve to the booster has
a restriction or leak.
Once an adequate vacuum supply is obtained,
repeat the BASIC TEST.
VACUUM LEAK TEST
(1) Disconnect the vacuum hose on the vacuum
check valve, then place a vacuum gauge in line
between the vacuum hose and the valve.
(2) Start the engine.
(3) Allow the engine to warm up to normal operat-
ing temperature and engine idle.
(4) Using vacuum line pliers, close off the vacuum
supply hose near the booster, but before the vacuum
gauge, then observe the vacuum gauge.
If the vacuum drop exceeds 1.0 inch Hg (3.3 kPa)
in one minute, repeat the above steps to confirm the
reading. The vacuum loss should be less than 1.0
inch Hg in one minute time span. If the loss is more
than 1.0 inch Hg, replace the power brake booster. If
it is not, continue on with this test.
(5) Remove the pliers from the hose temporarily.
(6) Apply light effort (approximately 15 lbs. of
force) to the brake pedal and hold the pedal steady.
Do not move the pedal once the pressure is applied
or the test results may vary.
(7) Have an assistant reattach the vacuum line
pliers to the vacuum supply hose.
(8) Allow 5 seconds for stabilization, then observe
the vacuum gauge.
If the vacuum drop exceeds 3.0 inches Hg (10 kPa)
in 15 seconds, repeat the above steps to confirm the
reading. The vacuum loss should be less than 3.0
inches Hg in 15 seconds time span. If the loss is
more than 3.0 inches Hg, replace the power brake
booster. If it is not, the booster is not defective.
(9) Remove the pliers and vacuum gauge.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - LHD
CAUTION: Reserve vacuum in power brake booster
must be pumped down (removed) before removing
master cylinder from booster. This is necessary toprevent booster from sucking in any contamination
as master cylinder is removed. This can be done
simply by pumping the brake pedal, with the vehi-
cle's engine not running, until a firm feeling brake
pedal is achieved.
(1) With engine not running, pump the brake
pedal until a firm pedal is achieved (4-5 strokes).
(2) Remove negative battery cable terminal from
battery.
(3) Remove positive battery cable terminal from
battery.
(4) Remove battery thermal guard shield.
(5) Remove battery clamp, nut and battery from
the battery tray.
(6) Remove screw securing engine coolant filler
tube to battery tray.
(7) If the vehicle is equipped with speed control,
disconnect the vacuum hose at the vacuum tank built
into the battery tray.
(8) Remove the two nuts and one bolt securing bat-
tery tray in place. Remove battery tray.
(9) If vehicle is equipped with speed control:
(a) Disconnect wiring harness connector from
the speed control servo.
(b) Remove the two servo mounting nuts.
(c) Lay speed control servo off to the side, out of
the way.
(10) Remove the wiper module (unit). (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MOD-
ULE - REMOVAL)
(11) Disconnect wiring harness connector from
brake fluid level switch in master cylinder fluid res-
ervoir (Fig. 58).
Fig. 58 Master Cylinder And Booster
1 - POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
2 - BOOSTER IDENTIFICATION LABEL
3 - FLUID LEVEL SWITCH CONNECTOR
4 - PRIMARY BRAKE TUBE NUT
5 - SECONDARY BRAKE TUBE NUT
6 - MASTER CYLINDER
5 - 42 BRAKES - BASERS
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER (Continued)
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(1) With engine not running, pump the brake
pedal until a firm pedal is achieved (4 or 5 strokes).
(2) Remove negative battery cable terminal from
battery.
(3) Remove positive battery cable terminal from
battery.
(4) Remove battery thermal guard shield.
(5) Remove battery clamp, nut and battery from
the battery tray.
(6) If the vehicle is equipped with speed control,
disconnect the vacuum hose at the vacuum tank built
into the battery tray.
(7) Remove the two nuts and one bolt securing bat-
tery tray in place. Remove battery tray.
(8) If vehicle is equipped with speed control:
(a) Disconnect wiring harness connector from
the speed control servo.
(b) Remove the two servo mounting nuts.(c) Lay speed control servo off to the side, out of
the way.
(9) If the vehicle is equipped with the 2.5L diesel
engine, remove the coolant recovery pressure con-
tainer and bracket. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/
COOLANT RECOVERY PRESS CONTAINER -
REMOVAL)
(10) Disconnect wiring harness connector from
brake fluid level switch in master cylinder fluid res-
ervoir (Fig. 63).
CAUTION: Before removing the master cylinder
from the power brake vacuum booster, the master
cylinder and vacuum booster must be thoroughly
cleaned. This must be done to prevent dirt particles
from falling into the power brake vacuum booster.
(11) Clean area where master cylinder assembly
attaches to power brake booster. Use only a solvent
such as MopartBrake Parts Cleaner or equivalent.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the brake
tubes from the master cylinder when removing the
master cylinder from the booster.
(12) Remove two nuts attaching master cylinder to
power brake booster (Fig. 64).
(13) Slide master cylinder straight out of power
brake booster. Lay master cylinder with primary and
secondary tubes to the side, out of the way.
Fig. 61 Booster Mounting
1 - DASH BRACKET
2 - POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
3 - BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY
Fig. 62 Booster Removal/Installation
Fig. 63 RHD Master Cylinder And Power Brake
Booster
1 - POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
2 - BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
3 - FLUID RESERVOIR
4 - MASTER CYLINDER
5 - 44 BRAKES - BASERS
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER (Continued)
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the mounting nuts to a torque of 14 N´m (124 in.
lbs.).
(16) Install the battery tray. Install the two nuts
and one bolt attaching the battery tray to the vehicle.
Tighten the bolt and nuts to a torque of 14 N´m (124
in. lbs.).
(17) If vehicle is equipped with speed control, con-
nect the servo vacuum hose to the vacuum tank on
the battery tray.
(18) Install the air inlet resonator and hoses as an
assembly on the throttle body and air cleaner hous-
ing. Securely tighten hose clamp at air cleaner hous-
ing and throttle body.
(19) Secure the engine coolant filler neck to the
battery tray with its mounting screw.
(20) Install the battery, clamp and mounting nut.
(21) Install the positive battery cable on the bat-
tery.
(22) Install the negative battery cable on the bat-
tery.
(23) Install the battery thermal guard shield.
(24) Bleed the base brakes as necessary. (Refer to
5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(25) Road test vehicle to ensure operation of the
brakes.
INSTALLATION - RHD
(1) Position power brake booster on dash panel
using the reverse procedure of its removal (Fig. 67).
(2) Below instrument panel, first install the two
upper nuts mounting the booster to the dash panel,
drawing it into place, then install the two lower
mounting nuts. Tighten the mounting nuts to a
torque of 29 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(3) Using lubriplate, or equivalent, coat the sur-
face of the brake pedal torque shaft pin where it con-
tacts the booster input rod.CAUTION: When installing the brake pedal torque
shaft pin on the power brake booster input rod, do
not re-use the old retaining clip.
(4) Install booster input rod on brake pedal torque
shaft pin and install a NEW retaining clip (Fig. 70).
(5) Install booster input rod trim cover.
(6) Connect vacuum hose to check valve on power
brake booster.
CAUTION: The master cylinder (and its rear seal) is
used to create the seal for holding vacuum in the
vacuum booster. The vacuum seal on the master
cylinder MUST be replaced with a NEW seal when-
ever the master cylinder is removed from the vac-
uum booster.
CAUTION: When removing the vacuum seal from
the master cylinder, do not use a sharp tool.
(7) Using a soft tool such as a trim stick, remove
the vacuum seal from the master cylinder mounting
flange.
(8) Install a NEW vacuum seal on rear mounting
flange of the master cylinder (Fig. 71).
(9) Position master cylinder on studs of booster,
aligning push rod on booster with master cylinder
piston.
(10) Install the two nuts mounting the master cyl-
inder to the booster (Fig. 64). Tighten both mounting
nuts to a torque of 25 N´m (225 in. lbs.).
(11) Connect wiring harness connector to brake
fluid level switch in the master cylinder fluid reser-
voir (Fig. 63).
Fig. 69 Vacuum Seal (Typical)
1 - MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
2 - VACUUM SEAL
Fig. 70 Retaining Pin Installed On Brake Pedal Pin
(Typical)
1 - BRAKE PEDAL
2 - RETAINING CLIP
3 - BOOSTER INPUT ROD
RSBRAKES - BASE5-47
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(12) If the vehicle is equipped with the 2.5L diesel
engine, install the coolant recovery pressure con-
tainer and bracket. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/
COOLANT RECOVERY PRESS CONTAINER -
INSTALLATION)
(13) If equipped with speed control, install speed
control servo and connect wiring connector. Tighten
the mounting nuts to a torque of 14 N´m (124 in.
lbs.).
(14) Install the battery tray. Install the two nuts
and one bolt attaching the battery tray to the vehicle.
Tighten the bolt and nuts to a torque of 14 N´m (124
in. lbs.).
(15) If vehicle is equipped with speed control, con-
nect the servo vacuum hose to the vacuum tank on
the battery tray.
(16) Install the battery, clamp and mounting nut.
(17) Install the positive battery cable on the bat-
tery.
(18) Install the negative battery cable on the bat-
tery.
(19) Install the battery thermal guard shield.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the original brake lamp
switch. The switch can only be adjusted once. That
is during initial installation of the switch. If the
switch is not adjusted properly or has been
removed for some service, a new switch must be
installed and adjusted.
(20) Remove and replace the brake lamp switch
with a NEW switch. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH - REMOVAL), (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH - INSTALLATION)(21) Bleed the base brakes as necessary. (Refer to
5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(22) Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation
of the brakes.
PROPORTIONING VALVE
DESCRIPTION - PROPORTIONING VALVE
(HEIGHT SENSING)
NOTE: Only vehicles without antilock brakes (ABS)
have a proportioning valve. Vehicles with ABS uti-
lize electronic brake distribution which is controlled
through the ABS integrated control unit.
Vehicles not equipped with ABS use a height sens-
ing proportioning valve. It is mounted to the body of
the vehicle above the rear axle (Fig. 72). It has an
actuator lever that attaches to the rear axle and
moves with the axle to help the valve sense the vehi-
cle height.
CAUTION: The height sensing proportioning valve
is not adjustable. No attempt should be made to
adjust it. It is replaced as a complete assembly.
CAUTION: The use of after-market load leveling or
load capacity increasing devices on this vehicle are
prohibited. Using air shock absorbers or helper
springs on this vehicle will cause the height sens-
ing proportioning valve to inappropriately reduce
the hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes. This inap-
propriate reduction in hydraulic pressure potentially
could result in increased stopping distance of the
vehicle.
OPERATION - PROPORTIONING VALVE
(HEIGHT SENSING)
Vehicles not equipped with ABS use a height sens-
ing proportioning valve.
The height sensing proportioning valve operates
similarly to a standard proportioning valve in the fol-
lowing way. As hydraulic pressure is applied to the
valve, full input hydraulic pressure is supplied to the
rear brakes up to a certain pressure point, called the
split point. Beyond the split point, the proportioning
valve reduces the amount of hydraulic pressure to
the rear brakes according to a given ratio. Thus, on
light brake applications, approximately equal
hydraulic pressure will be transmitted to both the
front and rear brakes. Upon heavier brake applica-
tions, the hydraulic pressure transmitted to the rear
brakes will be lower than the front brakes. This will
prevent premature rear wheel lockup and skid.
Fig. 71 Vacuum Seal (Typical)
1 - MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
2 - VACUUM SEAL
5 - 48 BRAKES - BASERS
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER (Continued)
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(Fig. 12). The ICU is located below the master cylin-
der in the engine compartment (Fig. 13).
Two different ICU's (HCU and CAB) are used on
this vehicle depending on whether or not the vehicle
is equipped with traction control. The HCU on a
vehicle equipped with traction control has a valve
block that is approximately one inch longer than a
HCU on a vehicle that is equipped with ABS only.
The ABS-only ICU consists of the following compo-
nents: the CAB, eight (build/decay) solenoid valves
(four inlet valves and four outlet valves), valve block,
fluid accumulators, a pump, and an electric motor.
The ABS-with traction control ICU consists of the
following components: the CAB, eight (build/decay)solenoid valves (four inlet valves and four outlet
valves), two traction control (ASR) valves, two
hydraulic shuttle valves, valve block, fluid accumula-
tors, a pump, and an electric motor.
The replaceable components of the ICU are the
HCU and the CAB. No attempt should be made to
service any individual components of the HCU or
CAB. For information on the CAB, (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MOD-
ULES/CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE -
DESCRIPTION).
OPERATION
For information of the ICU, refer to these individ-
ual components of the ICU:
²CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE (CAB)
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CON-
TROL MODULES/CONTROLLER ANTILOCK
BRAKE - OPERATION)
²HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) (Refer to
5 - BRAKES - ABS/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/
HCU (HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT) - OPERA-
TION)
For information on the ICU's hydraulic circuits,
refer to HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS AND VALVE
OPERATION. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - ABS/HY-
DRAULIC/MECHANICAL - OPERATION)
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - LHD
(1) Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from
the battery and isolate cable.
(2) Remove the battery shield.
(3) Remove the battery (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - REMOVAL).
(4) Disconnect the vacuum hose connector at the
tank built into the battery tray.
(5) Remove the screw securing the engine coolant
filler neck to the battery tray.
(6) Remove the battery tray (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/TRAY - REMOVAL).
(7) Using a brake pedal depressor, move and lock
the brake pedal to a position past the first inch of
pedal travel.This will prevent brake fluid from
draining out of the master cylinder once the
brake tubes are removed from the HCU.
CAUTION: Do not apply a 12±volt power source to
any terminals of the 24-way CAB connector when
disconnected.
(8) Disconnect the wiring harness connector from
the speed control servo.
(9) Remove the speed control servo mounting nuts
and move the servo out of the way.
Fig. 12 INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT (ICU)
1 - PUMP/MOTOR
2 - HCU
3 - PUMP/MOTOR CONNECTOR
4 - CAB
Fig. 13 ICU LOCATION IN VEHICLE
1 - POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
2 - MASTER CYLINDER
3 - ICU
5 - 90 BRAKES - ABSRS
ICU (INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT) (Continued)
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ASSEMBLY - ICU
(1) Install the CAB (Fig. 24) on the HCU.
(2) Install the 4 bolts mounting the CAB (Fig. 23)
to the HCU. Tighten the CAB mounting bolts to a
torque of 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(3) Plug the pump/motor wiring harness into the
CAB.
(4) Install the ICU in the vehicle and bleed the
base and ABS hydraulic systems. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ICU (INTE-
GRATED CONTROL UNIT) - INSTALLATION)
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - LHD
(1) Place the ICU in its bracket below the master
cylinder. Start the upper mounting bolt to hold it in
place.
(2) Inside the vehicle, install the remaining 2
mounting bolts attaching the ICU to the mounting
bracket (Fig. 16). Tighten all 3 mounting bolts to a
torque of 11 N´m (97 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the dash seal and three mounting
screws (Fig. 15).
(4) If equipped, install the silencer on top of the
dash seal (Fig. 15).
(5) Connect the steering shaft coupling and install
the pinch bolt (Fig. 15). Tighten the pinch bolt to 28
N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(6) Remove the steering wheel holder.
CAUTION: Because of the flexible section in the pri-
mary and secondary brake tubes, the brake tubes
must be held in proper orientation when tightened
and torqued. These tubes must not contact eachother or other vehicle components when installed.
Also, after the brake tubes are installed on the HCU,
ensure all spacer clips are reinstalled on the brake
tubes.
(7) Install the primary and secondary brake tubes
into their correct port locations on the HCU valve
block (Fig. 14). Tighten the tube nuts to a torque of
17 N´m (145 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: When installing the chassis brake tubes
on the HCU valve block, they must be located cor-
rectly in the valve block to ensure proper ABS oper-
ation.
NOTE: The chassis brake tube attachment locations
to the HCU, are marked on the bottom of the CAB.
(8) Install the (4) chassis brake tubes into their
correct port locations on the HCU valve block as
shown (Fig. 14). Tighten the tube nuts to a torque of
17 N´m (145 in. lbs.).
NOTE: Before installing the 24±way connector in
the CAB be sure the seal is properly installed in the
connector.
(9) Install the 24±way connector on the CAB by,
first, positioning the 24±way connector in the socket
of the CAB and carefully pushing it down as far as
possible. Once connector is fully seated by hand into
the CAB socket, push down on connector lock. This
will pull the connector into the socket of the CAB
and lock it in the installed position.
(10) Install any routing clips on the brake tubes.
(11) Remove the brake pedal holder.
(12) Install the speed control servo with its mount-
ing nuts.
(13) Connect the wiring harness to the speed con-
trol servo.
(14) Install the battery tray (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/TRAY - INSTALLA-
TION).
(15) Install the screw securing the coolant filler
neck to the battery tray.
(16) Reconnect the vacuum hose connector at the
tank built into the battery tray.
(17) Install the battery (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - INSTALLA-
TION).
(18) Install the battery shield.
(19) Remove the brake pedal holder.
(20) Connect negative cable back on negative post
of the battery.
(21) Bleed the Base and ABS brake hydraulic sys-
tems (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
Fig. 24 (TYPICAL) Remove/Install CAB
1 - CAB
2 - HCU VALVES
3 - HCU VALVE BLOCK
5 - 94 BRAKES - ABSRS
ICU (INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT) (Continued)
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COOLING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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COOLING
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - COOLING SYSTEM........1
DESCRIPTION - HOSE CLAMPS...........1
OPERATION
OPERATION - COOLING SYSTEM.........2
OPERATION - HOSE CLAMPS............2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COOLING
SYSTEM LEAK TEST....................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COOLING
SYSTEM FLOW CHECK.................3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COOLING
SYSTEM AERATION....................3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COOLING
SYSTEM DEAERATION..................4
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLING
SYSTEM DRAINING....................4STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLING
SYSTEM FILLING......................5
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ADDING
ADDITIONAL COOLANT.................5
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLANT
LEVEL CHECK........................5
SPECIFICATIONS
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT TENSION.......5
TORQUE.............................5
SPECIAL TOOLS
COOLING SYSTEM.....................6
ACCESSORY DRIVE.......................7
ENGINE...............................13
TRANSMISSION.........................37
COOLING
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling system components consist of a radia-
tor, electric fan motors, shroud, pressure cap, thermo-
stat, transmission oil cooler, water pump, hoses,
clamps, coolant, and a coolant reserve system to com-
plete the circuit.
DESCRIPTION - HOSE CLAMPS
The cooling system uses spring type hose clamps.
If a spring type clamp replacement is necessary,
replace with the original Mopartequipment spring
type clamp.
CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the
tongue of constant tension clamps. If replacement
is necessary, use only a original equipment clamp
with matching number or letter (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 Spring Clamp Size Location
1 - SPRING CLAMP SIZE LOCATION
RSCOOLING7-1
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OPERATION
OPERATION - COOLING SYSTEM
The engine cooling systems primary purpose is to
maintain engine temperature in a range that will
provide satisfactory engine performance and emission
levels under all expected driving conditions. It also
provides hot water (coolant) for heater performance
and cooling for automatic transmission oil. It does
this by transferring heat from engine metal to cool-
ant, moving this heated coolant to the radiator, and
then transferring this heat to the ambient air.
²When engine is cold: thermostat is closed, cool-
ing system has no flow through the radiator. The
coolant bypass flows through the engine only.
²When engine is warm: thermostat is open, cool-
ing system has bypass flow and coolant flow through
radiator.
Coolant flow circuits for the 2.4L and 3.3/3.8L
engines are shown in (Fig. 2).
OPERATION - HOSE CLAMPS
The spring type hose clamp applies constant ten-
sion on a hose connection. To remove a spring type
hose clamp, use Special Tool 6094 or equivalent, con-
stant tension clamp pliers (Fig. 3) to compress the
hose clamp.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COOLING SYSTEM
LEAK TEST
WARNING: THE WARNING WORDS ªDO NOT OPEN
HOTº ON THE RADIATOR PRESSURE CAP IS A
SAFETY PRECAUTION. WHEN HOT, PRESSURE
BUILDS UP IN COOLING SYSTEM. TO PREVENT
SCALDING OR INJURY, THE RADIATOR CAP
SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED WHILE THE SYSTEM
IS HOT OR UNDER PRESSURE.
Fig. 2 Cooling System Flow
1 - HEATER - REAR (3.3/3.8L OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) 6 - WATER PUMP
2 - HEATER - FRONT 7 - RADIATOR
3 - ENGINE 8 - COOLANT RECOVERY/RESERVE CONTAINER
4 - THERMOSTAT 9 - COOLANT FLOW - PRESSURE CAP VACUUM
5 - ENGINE OIL COOLER (3.3/3.8L OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) 10 - COOLANT FLOW - PRESSURE CAP RELIEF
7 - 2 COOLINGRS
COOLING (Continued)
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