Remove & Install Cylinder Heads
Remove & Install Cylinder Heads
Remove & Install Cylinder Heads
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SENR10630041
Cylinder Heads
SMCS - 1101-010
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NOTE: The aftercooler housing will have to be removed on some models before the
cylinder heads can be removed.
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4. Attach Tool (A), chains and a suitable lifting device to the cylinder head as shown.
5. Remove nine nuts (5) and the cylinder head. The weight of the cylinder head is
approximately 90 kg (198 lb) for the 3408 Engine and 172 kg (380 lb) for the 3412 Engine.
1. Thoroughly clean the top of the cylinder block and the bottom of the cylinder head. Be
sure there is no debris in the cylinder bore.
2. Do not use any sealant or gasket compound on the cylinder head gasket. Put the cylinder
head gasket and water seals in position on top of the cylinder block.
NOTICE
A new spacer plate gasket must be used when
the cylinder head is installed. See the topic,
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3. Attach Tool (A), chains and a suitable lifting device to the cylinder head as shown.
4. Install the cylinder head to the block. The weight of the cylinder head is approximately
90 kg (198 lb) for the 3408 Engine and 172 kg (380 lb) for the 3412 Engine.
5. Put clean engine oil on the threads of the nine studs. Install nine nuts (5).
7. Connect tube assembly (3) to exhaust manifold (1) and tighten clamp (2).
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