Removal Procedure
Start By:
- Remove the turbocharger. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Turbocharger - Remove".
- Remove the rocker shaft and pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and Pushrods - Remove".
- Remove the fuel injection nozzles in order to protect from damage. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Injection Nozzles - Remove".
- Remove the glow plugs in order to protect from damage. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Glow Plugs - Remove and Install".
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
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Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the machine. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide", for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids in Caterpillar machines. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
- If necessary, remove bolt (2) and remove oil tube assembly (dipstick).
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- Gradually remove 25 cylinder head bolts (1) in reverse order of the tightening sequence.
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Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence | |
- Attach a hoist to the cylinder head lifting brackets and remove the cylinder head from the cylinder block. The weight of the cylinder head assembly is 60 kg (132 lb).
Note: Place the cylinder head on a surface that will not damage the face of the cylinder head.
Note: Do not use a pry bar to separate the cylinder head from the engine block.
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- Remove the cylinder head gasket (3) .
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