TM 9-2320-387-24-l
I 3-76. THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT
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This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 11
Maintenance
and repair shop equipment:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 21
hIaterials/Parts
Gasket (Appendix G, Item 601
Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 61)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
Cooling system drained, as required (para. 3-61).
Maintenance Level
Unit
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1.
Remove capscrew (51, stud (41, thermostat housing (31, thermostat (21, and gasket (6) from water
crossover (1). Discard gasket (61.
2.
Clean gasket surface on water crossover (1) and thermostat
housing (3).
b. Installation
1.
Install thermostat (2) into water crossover (11, ensuring valve sensor (71 points toward crossover (1).
2.
Position gasket (6) on thermostat housing (3). Apply sealing compound to fastener threads and
insert capscrew (5) and stud (41 to align gasket (6).
3.
Install thermostat housing (3) over thermostat (2) and on water crossover (1) with capscrew (5) and
stud (4). Tighten capscrew (5) and stud (4) to 25 lb-R (34 N-ml.
FOLLOW-ON
TASK: Fill cooling system (para. 3-61).
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