Radiator Assembly Guide

Product Overview

This guide provides comprehensive instructions for the disassembly, inspection, and repair of radiator assemblies. It includes detailed steps and considerations for ensuring optimal cooling system performance.

Contents

• Introduction
• Cooling System
• Electrical
• Engine
• Hydraulic Torque Converter
• Transmission
• Steering System
• Sprocket Drive
• Track and Track Frame Assembly
• Hydraulic
• Pumps
• Valves
• Cylinders
• Mounted Equipment

Radiator Disassembly Process

1. Support the radiator in an upright position and remove the overflow tube.
2. Disassemble the tie rods.
3. Remove the mounting hardware from the top tank and detach the header bars.
4. Remove the top tank and discard any gaskets. Turn the radiator over and support it on the core’s top flange.
5. Remove the mounting hardware from the bottom tank and remove the header bars. Discard the gasket.
6. Detach the mounting hardware that secures side channels to the spacer.
7. Remove the mounting hardware securing the top and bottom core and detach the header bars.
8. Remove the spacer and discard any gaskets present.

Inspection and Repair

• Flush the upper and lower tanks with water. Clean the cores with water under pressure, both internally and externally. Use steam cleaning if the core is greasy. Ensure all old gasket material is removed. Clean all remaining parts of the radiator.
• Inspect radiator tanks for cracks, and check the cores’ fins and tubes for damage. Use a rod to ensure tubes are clear and not restricted. Straighten any bent fins to prevent airflow restriction.
• Examine rubber bushings in side channels for damage and replace if needed. Rubber bushings can be removed using a slide hammer. Take care during reassembly to avoid damaging the core fins.

Usage Recommendations

• When removing rubber bushings, ensure that the puller rod does not contact the radiator core fins to prevent damage.
• Regular inspection and cleaning are essential to maintain the radiator’s efficiency and longevity.
• This guide should be followed carefully to ensure all parts are handled correctly during disassembly and reassembly processes.