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Cleaning
XE ENGINE
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6. CLEANING
6.1 CLEANING THE ENGINE
Note:
It is advisable to clean the engine with a
high-pressure cleaner before starting
maintenance or service operations.
A clean engine makes your work easier, and
enables you to notice any defects at an early
stage.
Before cleaning the engine, check for any leaks.
If the engine is cleaned with a high-pressure
cleaner, the latter must be used with care. It is
also important to observe the following points:
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When cleaning the universal joint on the
steering box, the spider seals may be
forced open by the high-pressure jet of
water, so that the grease behind them is
flushed away. As a result, the spider may
get stuck, so that the steering mechanism
will jam.
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A bleed screw is fitted to the power steering
fluid reservoir of the steering system. Water
may enter the tank through this valve,
causing damage to the steering
mechanism.
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Make sure that when cleaning the
radiator/intercooler element the zigzag-tube
core is not damaged.
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Do not direct the high-pressure cleaner jet
too long at the condenser of the
air-conditioning system. As a result of the
high temperature, the pressure in the
system will become excessive, causing
damage to the system.
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