Armada 4WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2007)
"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants". See: Specifications/Fluid Type Specifications/Recommended Chemical Products and
Sealants
2. Set the vehicle heater controls to the full HOT and heater ON position. Turn the vehicle ignition ON with the engine OFF as necessary to activate
the heater mode.
3. Remove the vented reservoir cap and replace it with a non-vented reservoir cap before filling the cooling system.
4. Install the Tool by installing the radiator cap adapter onto the radiator neck opening. Then attach the gauge body assembly with the refill tube and
the venturi assembly to the radiator cap adapter.
Tool number: KV991J0070 (J-45695)
5. Insert the refill hose into the coolant mixture container that is placed at floor level. Make sure the ball valve is in the closed position.
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Use recommended coolant or equivalent.
6. Install an air hose to the venturi assembly, the air pressure must be within specification.
Compressed air: 5.7 - 8.5 kPa (5.6 - 8.4 kg/cm2, supply pressure 80 - 120 psi)
CAUTION: The compressed air supply must be equipped with an air dryer.
7. The vacuum gauge will begin to rise and there will be an audible hissing noise. During this process open the ball valve on the refill hose slightly.
Coolant will be visible rising in the refill hose. Once the refill hose is full of coolant, close the ball valve. This will purge any air trapped in the
refill hose.
8. Continue to draw the vacuum until the gauge reaches 28 inches of vacuum. The gauge may not reach 28 inches in high altitude locations, refer to
the vacuum specifications based on the altitude above sea level.
Altitude above sea level Vacuum gauge reading
0 - 100 m (328 ft): 28 inches of vacuum
300 m (984 ft): 27 inches of vacuum
500 m (1,641 ft): 26 inches of vacuum
1,000 m (3,281 ft): 24 - 25 inches of vacuum
9. When the vacuum gauge has reached the specified amount, disconnect the air hose and wait 20 seconds to see if the system loses any vacuum. If
the vacuum level drops, perform any necessary repairs to the system and repeat steps 6 - 8 to bring the vacuum to the specified amount. Recheck
for any leaks.