Cylinder Head - Remove
Removal Procedure
Start By:
- Remove the aftercooler. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Aftercooler - Remove".
- Remove the unit injectors. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Unit Injector - Remove".
- Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Exhaust Manifold - Remove and Install".
- Remove the engine oil filter base. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Filter Base - Remove".
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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 product. 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 on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
- Attach a suitable lifting device to the cylinder head.
- Disconnect harness assembly (3) .
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- Remove bolts (1) and (2) that hold the cylinder head to the cylinder block. Carefully remove the cylinder head from the cylinder block. The weight of the cylinder head is approximately 85 kg (187 lb).
- Remove the cylinder head gasket.
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