TM 5-3810-306-20
Section I. RADIATOR MAINTENANCE
COOLANT OVERFLOW TANK
TOOLS:
General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (5180-00-177-7033)
Drain pan
SUPPLIES:
Lockwashers (Item 2, Appendix C) (4 Required)
EQUIPMENT CONDITION:
Disconnect ground cable at shunt. (Refer to page 8-109.)
Left engine access door opened.
Engine cool.
REMOVAL:
WARNING
Be sure engine coolant has cooled
before draining coolant from overflow
tank. Engine coolant can cause
burns when hot.
1.
REMOVE COOLANT OVERFLOW TANK (1).
a. Remove four capscrews (2), flatwashers (3),
lockwashers (4) and nuts (5) securing overflow
tank to engine hood. Discard lockwashers (4).
b. Turn overflow tank over and drain coolant into a
suitable container.
c. Loosen clamp (6) and remove overflow tube (7)
from bottom of overflow tank (1).
d. Loosen hose clamp (6) and remove overflow
tube (8) from top of overflow tank (1).
e. Remove overflow tank (1) through access
opening.
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