3500 4x4 Pickup V10-488 8.0L Magnum (1994)
Radiator Hose: Technical Service Bulletins
Upper Radiator Hose - Premature Wear
NO: 07-01-95
GROUP: Cooling
DATE: May 5, 1995
SUBJECT:
BR Upper Radiator Hose Wear
MODELS:
1994 - 1995
(BR) Ram Truck
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO All RAM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.OL (V-10) BUILT PRIOR TO MAY 1,1995 (MDH 05-01-XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Premature wear of the upper radiator hose may exist due to contact with the A/C manifold.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
52028641
Upper Radiator Hose with Protective Sleeve
1
52028568
Manifold Cap, A/C Compressor
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacement of the upper radiator hose with a protective sleeve, and installing a protective cap on the A/C compressor manifold.
WARNING:
DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER BLOCK DRAIN PLUGS OR LOOSEN THE RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT
AND UNDER PRESSURE. SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.
1.
Drain the cooling system. If fluid is clean, save for reuse when refilling.
WARNING:
CONSTANT TENSION HOSE CLAMPS ARE USED ON MOST COOLING SYSTEM HOSES. WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING, USE
ONLY TOOLS DESIGNED FOR SERVICING THIS TYPE OF CLAMP, SUCH AS SPECIAL CLAMP TOOL NUMBER 6094 ( FIGURE 1).
SNAP-ON CLAMP TOOL NUMBER HPC-20 MAY BE USED FOR LARGER CLAMPS. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN
SERVICING CONSTANT TENSION CLAMPS.
A NUMBER OR LETTER IS STAMPED INTO THE TONGUE OF CONSTANT TENSION CLAMPS. IF REPLACEMENT IS NECESSARY, USE
ONLY AN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT CLAMP WITH A MATCHING NUMBER OR LETTER.
2.
Remove hose clamps and upper radiator hose.
3.
Install the new style radiator hose. Ensure clamps are in the proper location and secure.