Oil cooler / oil cooler hose inspection and cleaning

Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .

Inspect the oil cooler hoses for any damage and oil leakage. If any defects are found, replace the oil cooler hose with a new one.

1. Remove the oil cooler guard (1).

2. Inspect the oil cooler for oil leakage. If any defects are found, replace the oil cooler with a new one. If the fins are bent or dented, repair them by carefully straightening them with the blade of a small screwdriver.

3. Reinstall the removed parts.

1. 1
   Remove the oil cooler guard (1).
2. 2
   Remove the oil cooler mounting bolts.

   

3. Blow out any foreign matter that is stuck in the oil cooler fins using compressed air.

• make sure not to bend the fins when using compressed air.
• If compressed air is applied from the front side, dirt will be forced into the pores of oil cooler.

1. 1
   Reinstall the removed parts.
2. 2
   Remove the oil cooler guard (4).

   

Install the oil cooler and oil cooler hoses in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:

• apply thread lock to the oil cooler mounting bolt and tighten them securely.

: Thread lock cement
99000–32110 (thread lock cement super “1322” or equivalent)

• Apply engine oil to new o-rings.

Caution replace the o-rings with new ones to prevent oil leakage.

• Apply thread lock to the oil cooler hose bolts and tighten them securely

: Thread lock cement
99000–32110 (thread lock cement super “1322” or equivalent)

• Pour engine oil. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in section 0b .
• Install the removed parts.