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- Posted on Mar 14, 2010
Re: Want to replace the radiator on my 1997 ford...
Radiator
Aluminum Core, Crossflow — 3.8L (Base) and 4.6L Engines
Removal
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Drain engine cooling system as described. Disconnect upper radiator hose (8260) and lower radiator hose (8286) and radiator overflow hose (8075) from the radiator (8005). Disconnect the transmission oil cooler inlet and outlet lines from the radiator.
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Remove cooling fan motor,fan blade (8600) and fan shroud (8146) assembly as described.
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Remove radiator upper bracket retaining bolts and remove bracket. Lift radiator from vehicle.
Installation
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Position the radiator into the vehicle. Install upper brackets and tighten bolts securely.
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Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the transmission oil cooler fittings.
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Install cooling fan motor, fan blade and fan shroud assembly as described.
Engine Cooling Fan Motor, Fan Blade and Fan Shroud Assembly, Electrical
Removal
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Disconnect (pull apart) the male-female cooling fan motor wiring connector at the side of the fan shroud (8146). Remove the male terminal connector retaining clip from the fan shroud mounting tab.
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Remove two fan shroud upper retaining bolts at the radiator tanks.
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Lift cooling fan motor/fan blade (8600)/fan shroud assembly past radiator (8005), disengaging fan shroud from two lower retaining clips.
Installation
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Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
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Tighten fan shroud retaining bolts to 5.2-7.2 Nm (46-63 lb-in).
HOPE THIS HELPS.
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