1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Head gasket

INSPECTION
Check the connecting rod journal for excessive
wear, taper and scoring (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/EN-
GINE BLOCK/CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
Check the connecting rod for signs of twist or bend-
ing.
Check the piston for taper and elliptical shape
before it is fitted into the cylinder bore (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/PISTON & CONNECT-
ING ROD - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
Check the piston for scoring, or scraping marks in
the piston skirts. Check the ring lands for cracks
and/or deterioration.
INSTALLATION
(1) Before installing piston and connecting rod
assemblies into the bore, install the piston rings(Re-
fer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/PISTON RINGS
- STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Immerse the piston head and rings in clean
engine oil. Position a ring compressor over the piston
and rings. Tighten ring compressor.Ensure posi-
tion of rings do not change during this opera-
tion.
(3) Position bearing onto connecting rod. Lubricate
bearing surface with clean engine oil.
(4) Install Special Tool 8507 Connecting Rod
Guides into connecting rod bolt threads.
(5) The pistons are marked on the piston pin bore
surface with an raised ªFº or arrow on top of piston
indicating installation position. This mark must be
pointing toward the front of engine on both cylinder
banks.
(6) Wipe cylinder bore clean and lubricate with
engine oil.
(7) Rotate crankshaft until connecting rod journal
is on the center of cylinder bore. Insert rod and pis-
ton into cylinder bore and carefully position connect-
ing rod guides over crankshaft journal.
(8) Tap piston down in cylinder bore using a ham-
mer handle. While at the same time, guide connect-
ing rod into position on rod journal.
CAUTION: Connecting Rod Bolts are Torque to
Yield Bolts and Must Not Be Reused. Always
replace the Rod Bolts whenever they are loosened
or removed.
(9) Lubricate rod bolts and bearing surfaces with
engine oil. Install connecting rod cap and bearing.
Tighten bolts to 21 N´m (15 ft. lbs.) plus a 90É turn.
(10) Install the following components:
²Cylinder head(s). (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLIN-
DER HEAD - INSTALLATION).²Cylinder head covers (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) -
INSTALLATION).
²Install the intake manifold.
²Oil pan and gasket/windage tray. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLA-
TION).
(11) Fill crankcase with proper engine oil to cor-
rect level.
(12) Connect negative cable to battery.
PISTON RINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PISTON RING
FITTING
Before reinstalling used rings or installing new
rings, the ring clearances must be checked.
(1) Wipe the cylinder bore clean.
(2) Insert the ring in the cylinder bore.
NOTE: The ring gap measurement must be made
with the ring positioned at least 12mm (0.50 inch.)
from bottom of cylinder bore.
(3) Using a piston, to ensure that the ring is
squared in the cylinder bore, slide the ring downward
into the cylinder.
(4) Using a feeler gauge check the ring end gap
(Fig. 13). Replace any rings not within specification.
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE
NOTE: Make sure the piston ring grooves are clean
and free of nicks and burrs.
Fig. 13 Ring
1 - FEELER GAUGE
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PISTON & CONNECTING ROD (Continued)

REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
(3) Disconnect electrical connectors for the follow-
ing components:
²Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
²Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
²Throttle Position (TPS) Sensor
²Coolant Temperature (CTS) Sensor
(4) Disconnect brake booster hose and positive
crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
(5) Remove generator and set aside.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove lines or
remove freon from A/C compressor.
(6) Remove air conditioning compressor and set
aside..
(7) Bleed fuel system (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(8) Remove intake manifold retaining fasteners in
a crisscross pattern starting from the outside bolts
and ending at the middle bolts.
(9) Remove intake manifold and IAFM as an
assembly.
CLEANING
NOTE: There is NO approved repair procedure for
the intake manifold. If severe damage is found dur-
ing inspection, the intake manifold must be
replaced.
Before installing the intake manifold thoroughly
clean the mating surfaces. Use a suitable cleaning
solvent, then air dry.
INSPECTION
(1) Inspect the intake sealing surface for cracks,
nicks and distortion.
(2) Inspect the intake manifold vacuum hose fit-
tings for looseness or blockage.
(3) Inspect the manifold to throttle body mating
surface for cracks, nicks and distortion.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install intake manifold seals.
(2) Position intake manifold and IAFM.
(3) Install intake manifold retaining bolts, and
tighten in sequence from the middle bolts towards
the outside in a crisscross pattern. Torque fasteners
to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(4) Connect electrical connectors for the following
components:
²Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
²Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor²Throttle Position (TPS) Sensor
²Coolant Temperature (CTS) Sensor
²Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
(5) Install generator.
(6) Install A/C compressor.
(7) Connect Brake booster hose and Positive crank-
case ventilation (PCV) hose.
(8) Install resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
(9) Connect negative cable to battery.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION
The exhaust manifolds are log style with a pat-
ented flow enhancing design to maximize perfor-
mance. The exhaust manifolds are made of high
silicon molybdenum cast iron. A perforated core
graphite exhaust manifold gasket is used to improve
sealing to the cylinder head. The exhaust manifolds
are covered by a three layer laminated heat shield
for thermal protection and noise reduction. The heat
shields are fastened with a torque prevailing nut
that is backed off slightly to allow for the thermal
expansion of the exhaust manifold.
OPERATION
The exhaust manifolds collect the engine exhaust
exiting the combustion chambers, then channels the
exhaust gases to the exhaust pipes attached to the
manifolds.
REMOVAL
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Remove exhaust pipe to manifold bolts.
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Install engine support fixture special tool
#8534.
(6) Raise engine enough to remove manifolds.
CAUTION: Do not damage engine harness while
raising the engine.
(7) Remove heat shield.
(8) Remove manifold bolts.
(9) Remove manifold and gasket.
CLEANING
Clean mating surfaces on cylinder head and mani-
fold. Wash with solvent and blow dry with com-
pressed air.
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INTAKE MANIFOLD (Continued)

ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL
DESCRIPTION........................232
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - MECHANICAL............233
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐSMOKE
DIAGNOSIS CHARTS.................236
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CYLINDER
COMPRESSION/LEAKAGE TESTS.......239
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FORM-IN-
PLACE GASKETS AND SEALERS........239
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REPAIR
DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS........240
STANDARD PROCEDUREÐHYDROSTATIC
LOCK..............................240
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - ENGINE..................241
REMOVALÐCRANKCASE BREATHER....242
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - ENGINE..............242
INSTALLATIONÐCRANKCASE BREATHER . 243
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - 5.9L DIESEL.........244
TORQUE...........................245
SPECIAL TOOLS
5.9L DIESEL ENGINE.................246
ENGINE DATA PLATE
DESCRIPTION........................248
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
REMOVAL............................248
INSTALLATION........................249
CYLINDER HEAD
DESCRIPTION........................249
REMOVAL............................249
CLEANING
CLEANINGÐCYLINDER HEAD..........251
CLEANINGÐCROSSHEADS............251
CLEANINGÐPUSHRODS..............252
INSPECTION
INSPECTION - CYLINDER HEAD.........252
INSPECTIONÐCROSSHEADS..........252
INSPECTIONÐPUSHRODS.............253
INSTALLATION........................253
CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)
REMOVAL
REMOVALÐCYLINDER HEAD COVER....255
REMOVALÐROCKER HOUSING.........255
CLEANING...........................255INSPECTION.........................255
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATIONÐCYLINDER HEAD COVER . 255
INSTALLATION - ROCKER HOUSING.....255
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS
DESCRIPTION........................256
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - VALVES,
GUIDES AND SPRINGS................256
STANDARD PROCEDURE - VALVE LASH
ADJUSTMENT AND VERIFICATION.......259
REMOVAL - VALVE SPRINGS AND SEALS . . . 260
INSTALLATION........................261
ROCKER ARM / ADJUSTER ASSY
DESCRIPTION........................261
REMOVAL............................261
CLEANING...........................262
INSPECTION.........................262
INSTALLATION........................263
ENGINE BLOCK
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CYLINDER
BLOCK REFACING...................264
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CYLINDER
BORE - DE-GLAZE...................264
STANDARD PROCEDUREÐCYLINDER
BORE REPAIR.......................265
STANDARD PROCEDUREÐCAM BORE
REPAIR ............................267
INSPECTION.........................267
CAMSHAFT & BEARINGS (IN BLOCK)
REMOVAL
REMOVALÐCAMSHAFT BEARINGS......268
REMOVAL - CAMSHAFT...............268
INSPECTION.........................270
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - CAMSHAFT BEARINGS . . 271
INSTALLATION - CAMSHAFT............271
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CONNECTING
ROD BEARING AND CRANKSHAFT
JOURNAL CLEARANCE................272
CRANKSHAFT AND GEAR
DESCRIPTION........................273
REMOVAL - GEAR.....................273
INSTALLATION - GEAR..................273
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MAIN BEARING
CLEARANCE........................274
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CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT
REMOVAL............................275
INSTALLATION........................275
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR
REMOVAL............................276
INSTALLATION........................276
CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER
REMOVAL............................277
INSTALLATION........................277
SOLID LIFTERS/TAPPETS
REMOVAL............................279
CLEANING...........................279
INSPECTION.........................279
INSTALLATION........................280
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD
DESCRIPTION........................281
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HEAD GASKET
SELECTION.........................281
REMOVAL............................281
CLEANINGÐPISTON AND CONNECTING
ROD ..............................282
INSPECTION
INSPECTION - PISTONS...............282
INSPECTIONÐCONNECTING ROD.......283
INSTALLATION........................283
PISTON RINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PISTON RING
FITTING............................284
VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL............................285
INSPECTION.........................285
INSTALLATION........................286
FRONT MOUNT
REMOVAL............................286
INSTALLATION........................287
REAR MOUNT
REMOVAL............................288
INSTALLATION........................288
LUBRICATION
DESCRIPTION........................289
OPERATION..........................289
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐENGINE OIL
PRESSURE.........................289
OIL
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL
LEVEL.............................292STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL
SERVICE...........................292
OIL COOLER & LINES
CLEANING
CLEANING AND INSPECTION...........293
OIL FILTER
REMOVAL............................293
INSTALLATION........................293
OIL PAN
REMOVAL............................293
CLEANING...........................293
INSPECTION.........................293
INSTALLATION........................293
OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
REMOVAL............................294
CLEANING...........................294
INSPECTION.........................294
INSTALLATION........................294
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
REMOVAL............................294
INSTALLATION........................294
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL............................294
CLEANING...........................295
INSPECTION.........................295
INSTALLATION........................296
INTAKE MANIFOLD
REMOVAL............................297
CLEANING...........................297
INSPECTION.........................297
INSTALLATION........................298
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
REMOVAL............................298
CLEANING...........................298
INSPECTION.........................298
INSTALLATION........................298
VALVE TIMING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TIMING
VERIFICATION.......................299
GEAR HOUSING
REMOVAL............................299
INSTALLATION........................300
GEAR HOUSING COVER
REMOVAL............................301
INSTALLATION........................301
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CYLINDER
COMPRESSION/LEAKAGE TESTS
CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE
The results of a cylinder compression pressure test
can be utilized to diagnose several engine malfunc-
tions.
Ensure batteries are completely charged and the
engine starter motor is in good operating condition.
Otherwise, the indicated compression pressures may
not be valid for diagnostic purposes.
(1) Disconnect the fuel inlet line to the fuel trans-
fer pump. Plug the fuel line from the fuel tank.
(2) Start the engine and idle until the engine stalls
(runs out of fuel).
(3) Disconnect all three injector wire harness con-
nectors at the rocker housing.
(4) Remove the breather cover and cylinder head
cover.
(5) Remove the high pressure fuel line between the
cylinder head and fuel rail for the cylinder to be
tested. Use tool# 9011 to cap this fuel rail on the cyl-
inder being tested.
(6) Remove the exhaust rocker lever.
(7) Use Tool 9010 to remove the injector and cop-
per sealing washer.
(8) Install the exhaust rocker lever and torque to
36 N´m (27 ft. lbs.).
(9) Cover the remaining rocker levers with clean
shop towels to prevent any oil splatter under the
hood.
(10) Place a rag over the compression test tool fit-
ting. Crank the engine for 2±3 seconds to purge any
fuel that may have drained into the cylinder when
the injector was removed.
(11) Connect the compression test gauge.
(12) Crank the engine for 5 seconds and record the
pressure reading. Repeat this step three times and
calculate the average of the three readings.
NOTE: The minimum cylinder pressure is 350 psi.
Cylinder pressure should be within 20% from cylin-
der to cylinder.
(13) Combustion pressure leakage can be checked
if cylinder pressure is below the specification. Per-
form the leakage test procedure on each cylinder
according to the tester manufacturer instructions.
(14) Upon completion of the test check an erase
any engine related fault codes.
CYLINDER COMBUSTION PRESSURE LEAKAGE
The combustion pressure leakage test provides an
accurate means for determining engine condition.
Combustion pressure leakage testing will detect:²Exhaust and intake valve leaks (improper seat-
ing).
²Leaks between adjacent cylinders or into water
jacket.
²Any causes for combustion/compression pressure
loss
(1) Start and operate the engine until it attains
normal operating temperature.
(2) Remove the breather cover and cylinder head
cover.
(3) Disconnect all three injector wire harness con-
nectors at the rocker housing.
(4) Bring the cylinder to be tested to TDC.
(5) Remove the high pressure fuel line between the
cylinder head and the fuel rail for the cylinder to be
tested.
(6) Install capping Tool 9011 onto the rail.
(7) Remove the high pressure connector nut and
high pressure connector with Tool 9015.
(8) Remove the exhaust and intake rocker lever.
(9) Use Tool 9010 to remove the injector and cop-
per sealing washer.
(10) Install compression test Tool 9007 into the
injector bore.
(11) Connect the leakage tester and perform the
leakage test procedure on each cylinder according to
the tester manufacturer's instructions.
(12) Upon completion of the test check and erase
any engine related fault codes.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FORM-IN-PLACE
GASKETS AND SEALERS
There are numerous places where form-in-place
gaskets are used on the engine. Care must be taken
when applying form-in-place gaskets to assure
obtaining the desired results.Do not use form-in-
place gasket material unless specified.Bead size,
continuity, and location are of great importance. Too
thin a bead can result in leakage while too much can
result in spill-over which can break off and obstruct
fluid feed lines. A continuous bead of the proper
width is essential to obtain a leak-free gasket.
There are numerous types of form-in-place gasket
materials that are used in the engine area. Mopart
Engine RTV GEN II, MopartATF-RTV, and Mopart
Gasket Maker gasket materials, each have different
properties and can not be used in place of the other.
MOPARtENGINE RTV GEN II
MopartEngine RTV GEN II is used to seal com-
ponents exposed to engine oil. This material is a spe-
cially designed black silicone rubber RTV that
retains adhesion and sealing properties when
exposed to engine oil. Moisture in the air causes the
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ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL (Continued)

material to cure. This material is available in three
ounce tubes and has a shelf life of one year. After one
year this material will not properly cure. Always
inspect the package for the expiration date before
use.
MOPARtATF RTV
MopartATF RTV is a specifically designed black
silicone rubber RTV that retains adhesion and seal-
ing properties to seal components exposed to auto-
matic transmission fluid, engine coolants, and
moisture. This material is available in three ounce
tubes and has a shelf life of one year. After one year
this material will not properly cure. Always inspect
the package for the expiration date before use.
MOPARtGASKET MAKER
MopartGasket Maker is an anaerobic type gasket
material. The material cures in the absence of air
when squeezed between two metallic surfaces. It will
not cure if left in the uncovered tube. The anaerobic
material is for use between two machined surfaces.
Do not use on flexible metal flanges.
MOPARtGASKET SEALANT
MopartGasket Sealant is a slow drying, perma-
nently soft sealer. This material is recommended for
sealing threaded fittings and gaskets against leakage
of oil and coolant. Can be used on threaded and
machined parts under all temperatures. This mate-
rial is used on engines with multi-layer steel (MLS)
cylinder head gaskets. This material also will pre-
vent corrosion. MopartGasket Sealant is available in
a 13 oz. aerosol can or 4oz./16 oz. can w/applicator.
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKET AND SEALER
APPLICATION
Assembling parts using a form-in-place gasket
requires care but it's easier than using precut gas-
kets.
MopartGasket Maker material should be applied
sparingly 1 mm (0.040 in.) diameter or less of sealant
to one gasket surface. Be certain the material sur-
rounds each mounting hole. Excess material can eas-
ily be wiped off. Components should be torqued in
place within 15 minutes. The use of a locating dowel
is recommended during assembly to prevent smear-
ing material off the location.
MopartEngine RTV GEN II or ATF RTV gasket
material should be applied in a continuous bead
approximately 3 mm (0.120 in.) in diameter. All
mounting holes must be circled. For corner sealing, a
3.17 or 6.35 mm (1/8 or 1/4 in.) drop is placed in the
center of the gasket contact area. Uncured sealant
may be removed with a shop towel. Components
should be torqued in place while the sealant is still
wet to the touch (within 10 minutes). The usage of a
locating dowel is recommended during assembly to
prevent smearing material off the location.MopartGasket Sealant in an aerosol can should be
applied using a thin, even coat sprayed completely
over both surfaces to be joined, and both sides of a
gasket. Then proceed with assembly. Material in a
can w/applicator can be brushed on evenly over the
sealing surfaces. Material in an aerosol can should be
used on engines with multi-layer steel gaskets.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REPAIR DAMAGED
OR WORN THREADS
CAUTION: Be sure that the tapped holes maintain
the original center line.
Damaged or worn threads can be repaired. Essen-
tially, this repair consists of:
²Drilling out worn or damaged threads.
²Tapping the hole with a special Heli-Coil Tap, or
equivalent.
²Installing an insert into the tapped hole to bring
the hole back to its original thread size.
STANDARD PROCEDUREÐHYDROSTATIC
LOCK
CAUTION: DO NOT use the starter motor to rotate
the crankshaft. Severe damage could occur.
When an engine is suspected of hydrostatic lock
(regardless of what caused the problem), follow the
steps below.
(1) Disconnect the negative cable(s) from the bat-
tery.
(2) Inspect air cleaner, induction system, and
intake manifold to ensure system is dry and clear of
foreign material.
(3) Place a shop towel around the fuel injectors to
catch any fluid that may possibly be under pressure
in the cylinder head. Remove the fuel injectors (Refer
to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL
INJECTOR - REMOVAL).
(4) With all injectors removed, rotate the crank-
shaft using the crankshaft barring tool (PN 7471±B).
(5) Identify the fluid in the cylinders (coolant, fuel,
oil, etc.).
(6) Be sure all fluid has been removed from the
cylinders.
(7) Repair engine or components as necessary to
prevent this problem from occurring again.
(8) Squirt a small amount of engine oil into the
cylinders to lubricate the walls. This will prevent
damage on restart.
(9) Install fuel injectors (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJECTOR -
INSTALLATION).
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(32) Disconnect fuel heater, water in fuel sensor,
and fuel lift pump connectors.
(33) Remove the fuel filter assembly-to-cylinder
head bolts and remove filter assembly from vehicle.
(34) Remove wire harness P-clip from cylinder
head (located behind filter housing).
(35) Remove the cylinder head cover(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(36) Disconnect rocker housing injector harness
connectors.
(37) Remove injector harness nuts from injectors.
(38) Remove the rocker levers (Fig. 11), cross
heads and push rods (Fig. 12). Mark each component
so they can be installed in their original positions.
NOTE: The #5 cylinder exhaust and the #6 cylinder
intake and exhaust push rods are removed by lift-
ing them up and through the provided cowl panel
access holes. Remove the rubber plugs to expose
these relief holes.
(39) Remove the fuel return line and banjo bolt at
the rear of the cylinder head. Be careful not to drop
the two (2) sealing washers.
(40) Remove the fuel injectors (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJECTOR -
REMOVAL).
(41) Remove rocker housing bolts and rocker hous-
ing and gasket.(42) Reinstall the engine lift bracket at the rear of
cylinder head. Torque to 77 N´m (57 ft. lbs.).
(43) Remove twenty six (26) cylinder head-to-block
bolts.
(44) Attach an engine lift crane to engine lift
brackets and lift cylinder head off engine and out of
vehicle.
(45) Remove the head gasket and inspect for fail-
ure.
CLEANING
CLEANINGÐCYLINDER HEAD
CAUTION: Do not wire brush head surface while
fuel injectors are still installed. Fuel injector dam-
age can result.
Remove fuel injector before cleaning (if not already
removed during cylinder head removal).
Clean the carbon from the injector nozzle seat with
a nylon or brass brush.
Scrape the gasket residue from all gasket surfaces.
Wash the cylinder head in hot soapy water solution
(88ÉC or 140ÉF).
After rinsing, use compressed air to dry the cylin-
der head.
Polish the gasket surface with 400 grit paper. Use
an orbital sander or sanding block to maintain a flat
surface.
CLEANINGÐCROSSHEADS
Clean all crossheads in a suitable solvent. If neces-
sary, use a wire brush or wheel to remove stubborn
deposits. Rinse in hot water and blow dry with com-
pressed air.
Fig. 11 Rocker Arm and Pedestal Removal
1 - ROCKER ARM
2 - PEDESTAL
Fig. 12 Push Rod Removal
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CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)

CLEANINGÐPUSHRODS
Clean the pushrods in a suitable solvent. Rinse in
hot water and blow dry with compressed air. If nec-
essary, use a wire brush or wheel to remove stubborn
deposits.
INSPECTION
INSPECTION - CYLINDER HEAD
Inspect the cylinder head for cracks in the combus-
tion surface. Pressure test any cylinder head that is
visibly cracked. A cylinder head that is cracked
between the injector bore and valve seat can be pres-
sure tested and reused if OK; however, if the crack
extendsintothe valve seat insert bore, the cylinder
headmustbe replaced.
Visually inspect the cylinder block and head com-
bustion surfaces for localized dips or imperfections.
Check the cylinder head and block combustion sur-
faces for overall out-of-flatness. If either the visual or
manual inspection exceeds the limits, then the head
or block must be surfaced.
Check the top surface for damage caused by the
cylinder head gasket leaking between cylinders.
Inspect the block and head surface for nicks, ero-
sion, etc.
Check the head distortion. Maximum overall vari-
ation end to end is 0.305 mm (0.012 inch) (Fig. 13),
and maximum overall variation side to side 0.076
mm ( .003 in.).
DO NOT proceed with the in-chassis overhaul if
the cylinder head or block surface is damaged or not
flat (within specifications).
Check block surface for distortion. Maximum vari-
ation end-to-end is 0.076 mm ( .003 in.), side-to-side
0.051 mm (.002).Visually inspect the cylinder head bolts for dam-
aged threads, corroded/pitted surfaces, or a reduced
diameter due to bolt stretching.
If the bolts are not damaged, their ªfree lengthº
should be measured using the cap screw stretch
gauge provided with the replacement head gasket.
Place the head of the bolt against the base of the slot
and align the bolt with the straight edge of gauge
(Fig. 14). If the end of the bolt touches the foot of the
gauge, the boltmustbe discarded.The maximum
bolt free length is 132.1 mm (5.200 in.).
INSPECTIONÐCROSSHEADS
Inspect the crossheads for cracks and/or excessive
wear on rocker lever and valve tip mating surfaces
(Fig. 15). Replace any crossheads that exhibit abnor-
mal wear or cracks.
Fig. 13 Cylinder Head Combustion Deck Face
1 - STRAIGHT EDGE
2 - FEELER GAUGE
Fig. 14 Head Bolt Stretch Gauge
Fig. 15 Inspecting Crosshead for Cracks
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CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)