Spark Plug Tube - Replacement Procedure

BULLETIN NUMBER:
SB96-01-L004

ISSUE DATE:
APRIL 1996

GROUP:
ENGINE

TROOPER (UX) AND RODEO (UC) 6VD1 SOHC
SPARK PLUG TUBE REPLACEMENT

(Supersedes SB96-01-L001, to include sublet allowance information)

APPLICABLE VEHICLES

Trooper (UX) and Rodeo (UC) models equipped with 6VD1 SOHC engine.

SERVICE INFORMATION

If a spark plug tube (cylinder head tube) must be replaced, use the following procedure:

DISASSEMBLY

1. Spark Plug Tube





^ Remove spark plug tube using Kent-Moore tool J-41730 and slide hammer J-2619-01 (Figure 1A and 1B). Leave spark plug contact.

CLEAN

^ Spark plug tube joining area. Carefully remove all varnish, soot, and old adhesive. Do not use motorized wire brush for cleaning.

REASSEMBLY

1. Spark Plug Tube

^ Apply LOCTITE 290, or equivalent, to outer edge of spark plug tube (Figure 1C).





^ Install new spark plug tube, using Kent-Moore tool J-41730 and plastic-faced hammer (Figure 2).





^ Measure spark plug tube height (Figure 3).

Spark Plug Tube Height: 64 mm +/- 0.5 mm
2.52 in +/- .02 in

FLAT RATE MANUAL UPDATE INFORMATION





Use the following new labor operation:

Use Sublet Code B8 ($8.40) for Loctite 290 reimbursement. Dealers are allowed to claim one 8 milliliter bottle of Loctite 290 per VIN. This sublet code does not require dealer or Zone Service & Parts Manager authorization.