Removal
Loosen sensor and remove by hand. Use care to avoid breaking threads.
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Clean sensor threads, sensor, and sensor cavity.
Installation
Fill bottom of sensor cavity with 0.7 cc of Thermal Joint Compound, P/N 322170. Sensor cavity should be filled to 1 inch (25 mm) below the top edge of the cavity.
Install sensor. DO NOT use gasket sealing com pound. SLOWLY tighten temperature sensor to a torque of 50 to 70 in. lbs. (5.6 to 8.0 N·m).
- Temperature sensor
- Sensor cavity
- Thermal joint compound
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Wait 10 minutes for trapped air to bleed from cavity. Thermal compound may seep past threads. Retighten sensor.
THERMOSTAT SERVICING
Disassembly
Remove the thermostat cover and O-ring from cylinder head.
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Remove spring, thermostat, and gasket.
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Remove the cylinder head if cylinder head thermostat seal requires replacement. Place new seal in the cylinder head with side marked “TO CYL HEAD” facing thermostat. Refer to Cylinder Head.
