TM 9-6115-730-24
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REMOVAL
1. Remove 26 bolts (Figure 1, Item 1) and washers (Figure 1, Item 2).
2. Remove seven bolts (Figure 1, Item 3).
WARNING
Cylinder head weighs more than 300 pounds (135 kg) and requires an assistant and a suitable
lifting device. Ensure proper lifting techniques are used when lifting cylinder head. Failure to
comply can cause injury to personnel.
CAUTION
Cylinder head must be removed level and straight up, or damage will result.
3. With lifting device attached to front lifting bracket (Figure 1, Item 4) and rear lifting bracket (Figure 1, Item 5),
carefully lift cylinder head (Figure 1, Item 6) straight up away from engine block.
4. Remove three bolts (Figure 1, Item 7), washers (Figure 1, Item 8), front lifting bracket (Figure 1, Item 4), and
plate (Figure 1, Item 9).
5. Remove three bolts (Figure 1, Item 10), washers (Figure 1, Item 11), rear lifting bracket (Figure 1, Item 5),
and plate (Figure 1, Item 12).
6. Remove gasket (Figure 1, Item 13).
END OF TASK
CLEANING
WARNING
Cleaning solvent is flammable and toxic to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Skin and eye
protection are required when working in contact with cleaning solvent. Avoid repeated or
prolonged contact. Work in ventilated area only. Failure to comply can cause injury or death to
personnel.
1. Clean all parts with cleaning solvent.
CAUTION
Be careful not to gouge or scrape contact surface of cylinder head or engine block. Imperfections
in contact surface may cause leakage of cylinder head gasket and equipment damage.
Contact surfaces of cylinder head and engine block must be thoroughly clean before installation
or cylinder head gasket may leak and cause equipment damage.
2. Carefully remove all remnants of head gasket from bottom of head gasket and from top of engine block.
3. Measure contact surface of cylinder head for flatness using a feeler gage and straight edge. Maximum
deviation should not exceed 0.002 in (0.05 mm) in a six inch area, or 0.006 in (0.15 mm) overall.
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