Glow Plug Sleeve

GLOW PLUG SLEEVE

Special Tool(s):

Special Tool(s)

Removal

1. NOTE: To install new glow plug sleeves, the cylinder heads must be removed from the vehicle.

Remove the cylinder heads from the engine.

2. Remove the lifting bracket from the cylinder head.







3. Remove the bolts and separate the rocker arm carrier from the cylinder head.







4. Remove the press-in-place gasket.
- Remove the cylinder head dowels.
- Clean and inspect the gasket.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surface.







5. NOTE: The glow plug sleeve is made of stainless steel. Lubrication of the glow plug sleeve removal tap is necessary, or damage to the tap and excessive force will be needed to get the tap started.

Thread the glow plug sleeve removal tap into the glow plug sleeve.







6. Install the glow plug sleeve removal tool into the threaded sleeve and tighten. Use a wrench to thread the tool into the sleeve until the sleeve is extracted.







7. Clean the glow plug bore with a stiff wire brush. Use filtered compressed air to remove the foreign material from the glow plug recess.

Installation
1. Verify the glow plug bore is completely clean and dry.







2. Apply Threadlock 262(R) sealant to the glow plug sleeve in two places.







3. Install the glow plug sleeve into the glow plug bore until it bottoms.
4. Clean the glow plug sleeve after installation with a nylon brush and solvent. Make sure Threadlock 262(R) sealant is cleaned out before it hardens.







5. Install the press-in-place gasket.
- Install new dowels in the cylinder head and the gasket.







6. Position the rocker arm carrier on the cylinder head. Install the bolts.
7. Install the lifting bracket on the cylinder head.
8. Install the cylinder heads.