Cooling System Hoses/Clamps

HOSE CLAMPS

DESCRIPTION - HOSE CLAMPS
The cooling system utilizes spring type hose clamps. If a spring type clamp replacement is necessary, replace with the original Mopar equipment spring type clamp.





CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the tongue of constant tension clamps. If replacement is necessary, use only a original equipment clamp with matching number or letter (Fig. 12).

OPERATION
The spring type hose clamp applies constant tension on a hose connection. To remove a spring type hose clamp, only use constant tension clamp pliers (Special Tool 8495) designed to compress the hose clamp. For Special Tool Identification, (Refer to -COOLING - SPECIAL TOOLS).