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><title
>CLEANING/REVERSE FLUSHING</title><attention2
name="CAUTION"
><ptxt
> The cooling system normally operates at 97 - 110 kPa (14 -16 psi) pressure. Exceeding this pressure may damage the radiator or hoses.</ptxt></attention2><para
><ptxt
>Reverse flushing of the cooling system is the forcing of water through the cooling system. This is done using air pressure in the opposite direction of normal coolant flow. It is usually only
necessary with very dirty systems with evidence of partial plugging.</ptxt></para><servinfosub
><title
>CHEMICAL CLEANING</title><para
><ptxt
>If visual inspection indicates the formation of sludge or scaly deposits, use a radiator cleaner, Mopar® Radiator Kleen or equivalent, before flushing. This will soften scale
and other deposits and aid the flushing operation.</ptxt></para><attention2
name="CAUTION"
><ptxt
> Be sure instructions on the container are followed.</ptxt></attention2></servinfosub><servinfosub
><title
>REVERSE FLUSHING RADIATOR</title><para
><ptxt
>Disconnect the radiator hoses from the radiator fittings. Attach a section of radiator hose to the radiator bottom outlet fitting and insert the flushing gun. Connect a water supply hose and
air supply hose to the flushing gun.</ptxt></para><attention2
name="CAUTION"
><ptxt
> The cooling system normally operates at 97 - 110 kPa (14 - 16 psi) pressure. Exceeding this pressure may damage the radiator or hoses.</ptxt></attention2><para
><ptxt
>Allow the radiator to fill with water. When radiator is filled, apply air in short blasts allowing radiator to refill between blasts. Continue this reverse flushing until clean water flows out
through rear of radiator cooling tube passages. For more information, refer to operating instructions supplied with flushing equipment. Have radiator cleaned more extensively by a radiator repair shop.</ptxt></para></servinfosub><servinfosub
><title
>REVERSE FLUSHING ENGINE</title><para
><ptxt
>Drain the cooling system <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0700000360"
>(Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)</extxref>. Remove the thermostat housing and thermostat. Install the
thermostat housing. Disconnect the radiator upper hose from the radiator and attach the flushing gun to the hose. Disconnect the radiator lower hose from the water pump. Attach a lead away hose to the water
pump inlet fitting.</ptxt></para><attention2
name="CAUTION"
><ptxt
>Be sure that the heater control valve is closed (heat off). This is done to prevent coolant flow with scale and other deposits from entering the heater core.</ptxt></attention2><para
><ptxt
>Connect the water supply hose and air supply hose to the flushing gun. Allow the engine to fill with water. When the engine is filled, apply air in short blasts, allowing the system to fill
between air blasts. Continue until clean water flows through the lead away hose. For more information, refer to operating instructions supplied with flushing equipment.</ptxt></para><para
><ptxt
>Remove the lead away hose, flushing gun, water supply hose and air supply hose. Remove the thermostat housing <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0704025370"
>(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/ENGINE
COOLANT THERMOSTAT - REMOVAL)</extxref>. Install the thermostat and housing with a replacement gasket <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0704025420"
>(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT
- INSTALLATION)</extxref>. Connect the radiator hoses. Refill the cooling system with the correct antifreeze/water mixture <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0700000360"
>(Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)</extxref>.</ptxt></para></servinfosub></servinfo>