How do you replace a radiator on a 1998 Ford Expedition 4.6L V8?

Answer 1

Radiator

Removal & Installation

All gasoline-engine equipped trucks use a cross-flow radiator. In this type, the coolant flows horizontally from a radiator inlet tank to a radiator outlet tank.

1. Remove the retaining clips for the radiator support brace trim cover and remove the trim panel from the vehicle.
2. Remove the fan shroud-to-radiator retaining bolts.
3. Place the special fan removal tools over the water pump pulley bolts and onto the fan clutch hub and loosen the fan clutch assembly.
4. Remove the fan clutch from the water pump and remove the fan clutch and the shroud assembly from the vehicle.
5. Slide the hose clamp back and remove the upper and lower hoses from the radiator.
6. Remove the recovery tank hose from the radiator.
7. Using a back-up wrench to support the radiator fitting, loosen the transmission cooler lines from the radiator and plug the lines to prevent contamination from entering the transmission.
8. The radiator is retained by two upper support mounts.
9. Remove the radiator upper support mounts bolts and remove the support mount brackets from the radiator.
10. Remove the radiator by lifting it straight out of the engine compartment

The installation is the reverse of the removal.