
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - RADIATOR
PRESSURE CAP
Remove cap from radiator. Be sure that sealing
surfaces are clean. Moisten rubber gasket with water
and install the cap on pressure tester (tool 7700 or
an equivalent) (Fig. 12).
Operate the tester pump and observe the gauge
pointer at its highest point. The cap release pressure
should be 124 to 145 kPa (18 to 21 psi). The cap is
satisfactory when the pressure holds steady. It is also
good if it holds pressure within the 124 to 145 kPa
(18 to 21 psi) range for 30 seconds or more. If the
pointer drops quickly, replace the cap.CAUTION: Radiator pressure testing tools are very
sensitive to small air leaks, which will not cause
cooling system problems. A pressure cap that does
not have a history of coolant loss should not be
replaced just because it leaks slowly when tested
with this tool. Add water to tool. Turn tool upside
down and recheck pressure cap to confirm that cap
needs replacement.
WATER PUMP
REMOVAL
WARNING: RISK OF INJURY TO SKIN AND EYES
FROM SCALDING WITH HOT COOLANT. RISK OF
POISONING FROM SWALLOWING COOLANT. DO
NOT OPEN COOLING SYSTEM UNLESS COOLANT
TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 90ÉC (194ÉF). OPEN CAP
SLOWLY TO RELEASE PRESSURE. STORE COOL-
ANT IN SUITABLE AND APPROPRIATELY MARKED
CONTAINER. WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES,
CLOTHES AND EYE WEAR.
NOTE: Inspect condition of all clamps and hoses,
replace as necessary.
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(3) Remove viscous fan clutch.
(4) Detach fuel lines from the brackets at the
water pump.
(5) Detach the coolant hoses at the water pump
(Fig. 13).
Fig. 12 Pressure Testing Radiator Pressure Cap -
Typical
1 - PRESSURE CAP
2 - TYPICAL COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURE TESTER
VAENGINE 7 - 19
RADIATOR PRESSURE CAP (Continued)

TUBE - INSTALLATION, FLUID COOLER . . . 19-14
TUBE - INSTALLATION, RETURN HOSE
FROM GEAR TO COOLER..............19-15
TUBE - INSTALLATION, RETURN LINE
FROM PUMP TO COOLER..............19-15
TUBE - REMOVAL, EXHAUST...........24-73
TUBE - REMOVAL, FLUID COOLER.......19-14
TUBE - REMOVAL, RETURN HOSE FROM
GEAR TO COOLER....................19-15
TUBE - REMOVAL, RETURN LINE FROM
PUMP TO COOLER...................19-15
TURBOCHARGER - DESCRIPTION.........11-6
TURBOCHARGER - OPERATION..........11-6
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM -
DESCRIPTION........................11-3
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM - OPERATION . . . 11-4
TURN LAMP BULB - INSTALLATION,
REAR..............................8L-22
TURN LAMP BULB - REMOVAL, REAR....8L-21
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................8J-25
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR - OPERATION . . 8J-25
TURN SIGNAL RELAY - INSTALLATION....8L-24
TURN SIGNAL RELAY - REMOVAL.......8L-24
TURNING LOOP ADJUSTER -
INSTALLATION, SEAT BELT.............8O-34
TURNING LOOP ADJUSTER - REMOVAL,
SEAT BELT .........................8O-33
TURN/PARK/SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB
- INSTALLATION, FRONT...............8L-15
TURN/PARK/SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB
- REMOVAL, FRONT..................8L-14
UN - INSTALLATION, CENTER HIGH
MOUNTED STOP LAMP.................8L-8
UN - REMOVAL, CENTER HIGH
MOUNTED STOP LAMP.................8L-8
UNDER HOOD BATTERY INSTALLATION,
INSTALLATION.......................8F-13
UNDER HOOD BATTERY REMOVAL,
REMOVAL..........................8F-12
UNDERBODY LINES - INSTALLATION.....24-69
UNDERBODY LINES - REMOVAL.........24-68
UNIT - ADJUSTMENT, FRONT LAMP......8L-12
UNIT - ASSEMBLY, ELECTROHYDRAULIC . . 21-95
UNIT - DESCRIPTION,
ELECTROHYDRAULIC.................21-82
UNIT - DISASSEMBLY,
ELECTROHYDRAULIC.................21-92
UNIT - INSTALLATION, ASH RECEIVER/
CIGAR LIGHTER LAMP................8L-27
UNIT - INSTALLATION, CARGO/DOME
LAMP..............................8L-28
UNIT - INSTALLATION, CLEARANCE
LAMP...............................8L-9
UNIT - INSTALLATION, DOME/READING
LAMP..............................8L-30
UNIT - INSTALLATION,
ELECTROHYDRAULIC................21-100
UNIT - INSTALLATION, ENTRY/EXIT
LAMP..............................8L-32
UNIT - INSTALLATION, FRONT LAMP.....8L-12
UNIT - INSTALLATION, LICENSE PLATE
LAMP..............................8L-18
UNIT - INSTALLATION, REPEATER LAMP . . 8L-23
UNIT - INSTALLATION, TAIL LAMP.......8L-23
UNIT - OPERATION,
ELECTROHYDRAULIC.................21-87
UNIT - REMOVAL, ASH RECEIVER/CIGAR
LIGHTER LAMP......................8L-27
UNIT - REMOVAL, CARGO/DOME LAMP . . . 8L-28
UNIT - REMOVAL, CLEARANCE LAMP.....8L-8
UNIT - REMOVAL, DOME/READING
LAMP..............................8L-30
UNIT - REMOVAL, ELECTROHYDRAULIC . . 21-92
UNIT - REMOVAL, ENTRY/EXIT LAMP....8L-32
UNIT - REMOVAL, FRONT LAMP.........8L-12
UNIT - REMOVAL, LICENSE PLATE LAMP . . 8L-18
UNIT - REMOVAL, REPEATER LAMP......8L-22
UNIT - REMOVAL, TAIL LAMP...........8L-23
UNIT / SENSOR - DESCRIPTION, FUEL
LEVEL SENDING.....................14-15
UNIT / SENSOR - INSTALLATION, FUEL
LEVEL SENDING
.....................14-15
UNIT / SENSOR - REMOVAL, FUEL
LEVEL SENDING
.....................14-15
UPPER ROLLER ARM - INSTALLATION
....23-37
UPPER ROLLER ARM - REMOVAL
.......23-37
USAGE - DESCRIPTION, FASTENER
.....Intro.-5USE WIRING DIAGRAMS -
DESCRIPTION, HOW TO.............8W-01-1
USING MICRO 420 BATTERY TESTER -
STANDARD PROCEDURE...............8F-11
VACUUM PUMP - DESCRIPTION..........9-48
VACUUM PUMP - INSTALLATION.........9-49
VACUUM PUMP - OPERATION...........9-48
VACUUM PUMP - REMOVAL.............9-48
VACUUM TRANSDUCER - INSTALLATION . . . 11-8
VACUUM TRANSDUCER - REMOVAL......11-7
VALVE - DESCRIPTION.................25-1
VALVE - DESCRIPTION, A/C EXPANSION . . 24-55
VALVE - DESCRIPTION, CHECK..........8R-7
VALVE - DESCRIPTION, SOLENOID.......24-27
VALVE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, A/C
EXPANSION.........................24-56
VALVE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
SOLENOID..........................24-27
VALVE - INSTALLATION.................25-2
VALVE - INSTALLATION, A/C EXPANSION . . 24-56
VALVE - INSTALLATION, CHECK..........8R-7
VALVE - INSTALLATION, REAR
EXPANSION.........................24-63
VALVE - INSTALLATION, SOLENOID......24-28
VALVE - INSTALLATION, WATER.........24-67
VALVE - OPERATION...................25-1
VALVE - OPERATION, A/C EXPANSION....24-55
VALVE - OPERATION, CHECK..............8R-7
VALVE - OPERATION, SOLENOID........24-27
VALVE - REMOVAL....................25-2
VALVE - REMOVAL, A/C EXPANSION.....24-56
VALVE - REMOVAL, CHECK..............8R-7
VALVE - REMOVAL, REAR EXPANSION....24-62
VALVE - REMOVAL, SOLENOID..........24-27
VALVE - REMOVAL, WATER.............24-67
VALVE SPRINGS - INSTALLATION.........9-32
VALVE SPRINGS - REMOVAL............9-31
VALVES - INSTALLATION................9-33
VALVES - REMOVAL...................9-31
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER -
DESCRIPTION......................Intro.-1
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY -
DESCRIPTION........................8Q-1
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING........................8Q-1
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - OPERATION . . 8Q-1
VERIFICATION TEST - STANDARD
PROCEDURE.........................8O-7
VIBRATION - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
TIRE NOISE OR.......................22-8
VIBRATION DAMPER - INSTALLATION.....9-48
VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL.........9-47
VIEW MIRROR - GLASS -
INSTALLATION, SIDE..................23-49
VIEW MIRROR - GLASS - REMOVAL,
SIDE..............................23-49
VIEW MIRROR - INSTALLATION, SIDE....23-48
VIEW MIRROR - REMOVAL, REAR.......23-72
VIEW MIRROR - REMOVAL, SIDE........23-48
VIEW MIRROR SUPPORT BRACKET -
INSTALLATION, REAR.................23-72
VISCOUS CLUTCH - INSTALLATION, FAN
DRIVE..............................7-16
VISCOUS CLUTCH - REMOVAL, FAN
DRIVE..............................7-16
VISOR - INSTALLATION, SUN...........23-73
VISOR - REMOVAL, SUN...............23-73
VOLTAGE DROP - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, TESTING FOR A........8W-01-8
VOLTAGE POTENTIAL - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, TESTING OF...........8W-01-7
VOLTAGE REGULATOR - DESCRIPTION....8F-23
VOLTAGE TEST - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, OPEN-CIRCUIT...........8F-10
WAIT-TO-START INDICATOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................8J-26
WAIT-TO-START INDICATOR -
OPERATION.........................8J-26
WARNING - INSTALLATION.............23-83
WARNING - REMOVAL................23-82
WARNING - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND
WARNINGS
..........................23-1
WARNING - WARNING
.................14-1
WARNING - WINDSHIELD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
.......................23-82
WARNING, HIGH FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE
..........................14-1
WARNING, PLUMBING
................24-44WARNING SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, CHIME......................8B-2
WARNING, WARNING..................14-1
WARNINGS, GENERAL..............8W-01-6
WARNINGS, RESTRAINT SYSTEM........8O-5
WARNINGS, WARNING - SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS........................23-1
WASHER FLUID INDICATOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................8J-27
WASHER FLUID INDICATOR -
OPERATION.........................8J-27
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH -
DESCRIPTION........................8R-7
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH -
OPERATION..........................8R-8
WASHER HOSES/TUBES - DESCRIPTION . . . 8R-8
WASHER HOSES/TUBES - OPERATION.....8R-9
WASHER NOZZLE - DESCRIPTION........8R-9
WASHER NOZZLE - INSTALLATION.......8R-9
WASHER NOZZLE - OPERATION..........8R-9
WASHER NOZZLE - REMOVAL...........8R-9
WASHER PUMP/MOTOR - DESCRIPTION . . . 8R-9
WASHER PUMP/MOTOR - INSTALLATION . 8R-10
WASHER PUMP/MOTOR - OPERATION . . . 8R-10
WASHER PUMP/MOTOR - REMOVAL.....8R-10
WASHER RESERVOIR - DESCRIPTION....8R-11
WASHER RESERVOIR - INSTALLATION . . . 8R-12
WASHER RESERVOIR - OPERATION......8R-11
WASHER RESERVOIR - REMOVAL.......8R-11
WASHER SYSTEM - CLEANING, WIPER....8R-5
WASHER SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, WIPER.....................8R-5
WASHER SYSTEM - INSPECTION, WIPER . . 8R-6
WATER FROM FUEL FILTER - STANDARD
PROCEDURES, DRAINING...............14-2
WATER IN FUEL SENSOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................14-16
WATER IN FUEL SENSOR - OPERATION . . . 14-16
WATER LEAKS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING............................23-1
WATER PUMP - INSTALLATION..........7-20
WATER PUMP - REMOVAL..............7-19
WATER VALVE - INSTALLATION.........24-67
WATER VALVE - REMOVAL.............24-67
WATER-IN-FUEL INDICATOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................8J-27
WATER-IN-FUEL INDICATOR -
OPERATION.........................8J-28
WEAR INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION,
BRAKE.............................8J-12
WEAR INDICATOR - OPERATION, BRAKE . . 8J-12
WEAR INDICATORS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, TREAD......................22-8
WEAR PATTERNS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, TIRE.......................22-8
WEATHERSTRIP - INSTALLATION, FRONT
DOOR INNER BELT...................23-87
WEATHERSTRIP - INSTALLATION, FRONT
DOOR OUTER BELT...................23-87
WEATHERSTRIP - REMOVAL, FRONT
DOOR INNER BELT...................23-87
WEATHERSTRIP - REMOVAL, FRONT
DOOR OUTER BELT...................23-87
WHEEL - INSTALLATION, STEERING.......19-7
WHEEL - INSTALLATION, TONE..........5-31
WHEEL - REMOVAL, STEERING..........19-7
WHEEL - REMOVAL, TONE..............5-31
WHEEL ALIGNMENT - DESCRIPTION......2-17
WHEEL ALIGNMENT - SPECIFICATIONS....2-19
WHEEL BALANCE - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, TIRE....................22-3
WHEEL INSPECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING...........................22-11
WHEEL INSTALLATION - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, DUAL REAR.............22-12
WHEEL REPLACEMENT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE........................22-11
WHEEL RUNOUT - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, TIRE.......................22-1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR -
INSTALLATION, FRONT
.................5-30
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR -
INSTALLATION, REAR
..................5-31
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - REMOVAL,
FRONT
..............................5-30
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - REMOVAL,
REAR
...............................5-30
WHEELS - DESCRIPTION
..............22-11
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