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(17) Remove the throttle linkage cover (Fig. 15).
(18) Remove the six (6) accelerator pedal position
sensor assembly-to-cylinder head bracket bolts (Fig.
16) and secure the entire assembly out of the way.
Disconnect the APPS connector (Fig. 17).It is notnecessary to disconnect the cables from the
throttle control assembly.
(19) Remove the intake air grid heater wires from
the grid heater.
(20) Remove engine oil level indicator tube attach-
ing bolt from the air inlet housing.
(21) Remove the charge air cooler-to-air inlet hous-
ing pipe.
(22) Remove the air inlet housing and intake grid
heater from the intake manifold cover.
(23) Remove the engine lift bracket from the rear
of the cylinder head.
Fig. 15 Throttle Linkage Cover
1 - CABLE/LEVER/LINKAGE COVER
2 - PUSH UP LOWER TAB
3 - SCREWS/CLIPS (2)
4 - TAB PUSH HERE
Fig. 16 APPS Assembly
1 - LEVER
2 - MOUNTING BOLTS (6)
3 - WIRE HARNESS CLIP
4 - CALIBRATION SCREWS (NO ADJUSTMENT)
5 - APPS ASSEMBLY
Fig. 17 APPS Connector
1 - APPS
2-TAB
3 - PUSH FOR REMOVAL
4 - APPS CONNECTOR
Fig. 18 High-Pressure Lines at Cylinder Head
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CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)

(24)Remove the high pressure fuel lines (Fig.
18) (Fig. 19) from the engine as follows:
(a) Remove all injection line-to-intake manifold
cover support bracket bolts.
(b) Loosen the #1, 2, and 4 cylinder high pres-
sure lines at the injection pump.
(c) Loosen the #1, 2, and 4 cylinder high pres-
sure lines at the cylinder head.
(d) Remove the #1, 2, and 4 cylinder high pres-
sure line bundle from the engine.
(e) Loosen the #3, 5, and 6 cylinder high pres-
sure lines at the injection pump.
(f) Loosen the #3, 5, and 6 cylinder high pres-
sure lines at the cylinder head.
(g) Remove the #3, 5, and 6 cylinder high pres-
sure line bundle from the engine.
(25) Remove the lift pump-to-fuel filter low pres-
sure line.
(26) Remove the fuel filter-to-injection pump low
pressure line.
(27) Disconnect the water-in-fuel and fuel heater
connectors.
(28) Remove the fuel filter assembly-to-manifold
cover bolts and remove filter assembly from vehicle.
(29) Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature and
Manifold Air Pressure sensor connectors (Fig. 20).
(30) Remove the cylinder head cover (Fig. 21)
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLIN-
DER HEAD COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(31) Remove the rocker levers (Fig. 22), cross
heads and push rods (Fig. 23). 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.
(32) Remove the fuel return line banjo bolt at the
rear of the cylinder head (Fig. 24). Be careful not to
drop the two (2) sealing washers.
(33) Reinstall the engine lift bracket at the rear of
cylinder head.
(34) Remove twenty six (26) cylinder head-to-block
bolts.
(35) Attach an engine lift crane to engine lift
brackets and lift cylinder head off engine and out of
vehicle.
(36) Remove the head gasket and inspect for fail-
ure.
CLEANINGÐCYLINDER HEAD
CAUTION: Do not wire brush head surface while
fuel injectors are still installed. Fuel injector dam-
age can result.
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).
Fig. 19 High-Pressure Lines at Fuel Injection Pump
1 - HIGH-PRESSURE LINES AT INJECTION PUMP
2 - FITTINGS
3 - FUEL INJECTION PUMP
Fig. 20 IAT and MAP Sensor Location
1 - MANIFOLD AIR PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR
2 - REAR OF CYLINDER HEAD
3 - IAT SENSOR
4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
5 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
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CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)

(3) Lightly lubricate head bolts with engine oil and
install. Using the sequence shown in (Fig. 30),
tighten bolts in the following steps:
(a) Torque bolts to 80 N´m (59 ft. lbs.)
(b) Torque bolts to 105 N´m (77 ft. lbs.)
(c) Re-check all bolts to 105 N´m (77 ft. lbs.)
(d) Tighten all bolts an additional ò turn (90É)
(4) Connect fuel return line at rear of head (Fig.
24). Install both sealing washers and torque banjo
bolt to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(5)
Install push rods into their original locations (Fig.
31).Verify that they are seated in the tappets
.
(6) Lubricate valve stem tips and install the cross-
heads in their original locations.
(7)
Lubricate the rocker arms and pedestals and
install them in their original locations (Fig. 32). Install
the bolts and torque them to 36 N´m (27 ft. lbs.).
(8) Verify that the valve lash settings are main-
tained (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/IN-
TAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
(9) Install cylinder head cover (Fig. 33) (Refer to 9
- ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).(10) Connect the IAT and MAP sensor connectors.
(11) Install the fuel filter canister assembly and
torque mounting bolts to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(12) Connect the lift pump to fuel filter low pres-
sure line. Torque fittings to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(13) Connect the Water-in-Fuel and Fuel Heater
Element connectors at the filter assembly.
(14) Remove the engine lift bracket at rear of cyl-
inder head.
(15)Install the high pressure fuel lines (Fig.
18) (Fig. 19) as follows:
(a) Lubricate the threads (both ends) of the high
pressure line nuts with diesel fuel or engine oil.
(b) Install the rear line bundle (cyls. #3, 5, and
6), and tighten the threads at the head and pump
by hand.
(c) Torque the connections at the cylinder head
first. Torque connections to 38 N´m (28 ft. lbs.).
(d) Torque the line connections at the injection
pump to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 28 Inspecting Push Rod for Cracks
Fig. 29 Inspecting Push Rod for Flatness
Fig. 30 Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Sequence
Fig. 31 Push Rod Installation
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CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)

(e) Install the front line bundle (cyls. #1, 2, and
4) following the same procedure used for the rear
line bundle.
(f) Torque the connections at the cylinder head
first. Torque connections to 38 N´m (28 ft. lbs.).
(g) Torque the line connections at the injection
pump to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(h) Install the injection line support bracket to
intake cover/cylinder head bolts and torque to 24
N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(16) Install the engine lift bracket at the rear of
cylinder head. Torque to 77 N´m (57 ft. lbs.).
(17) Install the fuel filter to injection pump low
pressure line. Inspect and replace sealing washers if
necessary. Torque banjo bolts to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(18) Using new gaskets, install the intake grid
heater and air inlet housing. Torque bolts to 24 N´m
(18 ft. lbs.).
(19) Connect the APPS connector (Fig. 17).
(20) Install the APPS assembly. to the cylinder
head bracket and torque bolts to 12 N´m (105 in.
lbs.).
(21) Install the throttle linkage cover (Fig. 15).
(22) Install the charge air cooler-to-air inlet hous-
ing duct assembly. Torque all clamps to 11 N´m (100
in. lbs.).
(23) Connect intake grid heater wires.
(24) Fasten engine harness to front of cylinder
head with bolt.
(25) Install engine harness ground wire and torque
bolt to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(26) Connect engine coolant temperature sensor
connector.
(27) Connect radiator upper hose to thermostat
housing.
(28) Install generator upper bracket and torque
bolts to 41 N´m (31 ft. lbs.).
(29) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(30) Install exhaust manifold/turbocharger assem-
bly. and start all bolts/spacers by hand. Torque bolts
to 43 N´m (32 ft. lbs.).
(31) Connect turbocharger oil drain tube.
(32) Perform the turbocharger pre-lube procedure.
Refer to Group 11, Exhaust System and Turbo-
charger for the correct procedure.
(33) Connect the turbocharger oil supply line.
(34) Install air cleaner housing and duct.
(35) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(36) Install exhaust pipe to turbocharger elbow
(Fig. 14). Torque bolts to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.).
(37) Lower vehicle.
(38) Fill engine coolant (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(39) Start engine and check for leaks.
Fig. 32 Rocker Arms and Pedestal Installation
1 - ROCKER ARM
2 - PEDESTAL
Fig. 33 Cylinder Head Cover Installation
1 - BOLT (5)
2 - GASKET
3 - ªTOP FRONTº
4 - ISOLATOR (5)
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CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)

CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect both battery negative cables.
(2) Loosen the five (5) cylinder head cover bolts
(Fig. 34). Remove the front three bolts and leave the
rear two bolts in the cover.
(3) Lift cover off of cylinder head.
CLEANING
Using a suitable solvent, Clean and dry gasket
mating surfaces on cylinder head and cover. Wipe
gasket dry and inspect for re-use.
INSPECTION
The cylinder head cover gasket and isolators
are reusable.However, should cracks be present in
the rubber/silicone construction, the defective compo-
nents should be replaced.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the gasket as shown in (Fig. 34). Make
sure the gasket is properly located around the cylin-
der head bolts, with the words ªtop frontº facing up
and towards front of engine.(2) Place two bolts and isolators into the rear two
mounting holes and install the cover.
(3) Install the remaining bolts and isolators. Start-
ing with the center bolt, torque in a circular pattern
to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(4) Connect both battery negative cables.
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES &
SEATS
DESCRIPTION
The valves are made of heat resistant steel, and
have chrome plated stems to prevent scuffing. The
intake and exhaust valves are both similar in head
diameter and overall length, but they have unique
face angles which makes them non-interchangeable.
The valves are distinguished by unique dimples on
the exhaust valve head (Fig. 35).
The exhaust valve springs are made from high
strength, chrome silicon steel. The exhaust valve
springs are also exhaust brake compatible.
STANDARD PROCEDURE-VALVES,GUIDES AND
SPRINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cylinder head (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL).
(2) Support cylinder head on stands, or install
head bolts upside down (through combustion surface
side) to protect injector tips from damage from work
bench.
(3) Remove the injector clamp (Fig. 36) from the
cylinder(s) to be serviced.Do not remove the bolt
shown in (Fig. 36).
Fig. 34 Cylinder Head Cover and Gasket
1 - BOLT (5)
2 - GASKET
3 - ªTOP FRONTº
4 - ISOLATOR (5)
Fig. 35 Valve Identification
1 - INTAKE VALVES
2 - EXHAUST VALVES
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Inspect the tappet bores for scoring or excessive
wear 16.000 mm min - 16.055 mm max ( .63 in. min
- .6321 in. max ) (Fig. 81). If out of limits, replace the
cylinder block.
CAMSHAFT & BEARINGS (IN
BLOCK)
REMOVALÐCAMSHAFT BEARINGS
NOTE: Measure the diameter of each bore. (The
limit for the bushing in the No.1 bore is the same as
for the other bores without bushings). The limit of
the inside diameter is 54.089 min. - 54.164 max. mm
(2.1295 min. - 2.1325 max. inch). If the camshaft
bore for the first cam bushing is worn beyond the
limit, install a new service bushing. Inspect the rest
of the camshaft bores for damage or excessive
wear.If the bores without a bushing are worn
beyond the limit, the engine must be removed for
machining and installation of service bushings. If
badly worn, replace the cylinder block.
(1) Remove the camshaft (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
ENGINE BLOCK/CAMSHAFT & BEARINGS (IN
BLOCK) - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the bushing from the No.1 bore, using
a universal cam bushing tool.
(3) Mark the cylinder block so you can align the oil
hole in the cylinder block with the oil hole in the
bushing.
REMOVALÐCAMSHAFT
(1) Disconnect both battery negative cables.
(2) Recover A/C refrigerant (if A/C equipped) (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMB-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(3) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(4) Drain engine coolant into container suitable for
re-use (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(5) Lower vehicle.
(6) Remove radiator upper hose.
(7) Remove viscous fan/drive assembly and fan
shroud (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR
FAN - REMOVAL).
(8) Disconnect the coolant recovery bottle hose
from the radiator filler neck.
(9) Disconnect lower radiator hose from radiator
outlet.
(10)Automatic Transmission models:Discon-
nect transmission oil cooler lines from radiator using
Special Tool 6931 (unless equipped with finger-re-
lease disconnect).
(11) Remove radiator mounting screws and lift
radiator out of engine compartment.
(12) Remove upper radiator support panel.
(13) Remove front bumper assembly (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT
BUMPER - REMOVAL).
Fig. 79 Combustion Deck Face Measurement
1 - STRAIGHT EDGE
2 - FEELER GAUGE
Fig. 80 Cylinder Bore Diameter
Fig. 81 Tappet Bore Diameter
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ENGINE BLOCK (Continued)

(10)Verify valve lash adjustment (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/INTAKE/EXHAUST
VALVES & SEATS - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(11)
Install the cylinder head cover and reusable gas-
ket (Fig. 85) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/
CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(12) Install gear housing cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/GEAR HOUSING COVER
- INSTALLATION).
(13) Install the crankshaft damper (Fig. 83) (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION
DAMPER - INSTALLATION).
(14) Install the fan support/hub assembly (Fig. 82)
and tighten bolts to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(15) Install the crankcase breather housing (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - INSTALLATION).
(16) Install the charge air cooler (with a/c con-
denser and auxiliary transmission oil cooler, if
equipped) and tighten the mounting bolts to 2 N´m
(17 in. lbs.) torque.
(17) Connect charge air cooler inlet and outlet
pipes. Tighten clamps to 10 N´m (100 in. lbs.) torque.
(18) Install the radiator upper support panel.
(19) Close radiator petcock and lower the radiator
into the engine compartment. Tighten the mounting
bolts to 11 N´m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(20) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(21)
Connect radiator lower hose and install clamp.
(22) Connect transmission auxiliary oil cooler lines
(if equipped).
(23) Lower vehicle.
(24) Install the fan shroud and tighten the mount-
ing screws to 6 N´m (50 in. lbs.) torque.(25) Install the viscous fan/drive assembly (Refer
to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN -
INSTALLATION).
(26) Install the coolant recovery and windshield
washer fluid reservoirs to the fan shroud.
(27) Connect the coolant recovery hose to the radi-
ator filler neck.
(28) Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(29) Install the front bumper assembly (Refer to 13
- FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT
BUMPER - INSTALLATION).
(30) Add engine coolant (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(31) Charge A/C system with refrigerant (if A/C
equipped) (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(32) Connect the battery negative cables.
(33) Start engine and check for engine oil and cool-
ant leaks.
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
STANDARD PROCEDUREÐCONNECTING ROD
BEARING AND CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL
CLEARANCE
Measure the connecting rod bore with the bearings
installed and the bolts tightened to 100 N´m (73 ft.
lbs.) torque.
Record the smaller diameter.
Measure the diameter of the rod journal at the
location shown (Fig. 99). Calculate the average diam-
eter for each side of the journal.
The clearance is the difference between the con-
necting rod bore (smallest diameter) and the average
diameter for each side of the crankshaft journal.
CONNECTING ROD JOURNAL DIAMETER
LIMITS CHART
DESCRIPTION MEASUREMENT
CRANKSHAFT ROD
JOURNAL DIAMETERMINIMUM 68.962 mm
(2.715 in.)
MAXIMUM 69.013 mm
(2.717 in.)
OUT-OF-ROUND MAXIMUM 0.050 mm
(0.002 in.)
TAPER MAXIMUM 0.013 mm
(0.0005 in.)
BEARING CLEARANCE MAXIMUM 0.089 mm
(0.0035 in.)
Fig. 98 Camshaft Backlash and End Clearance
1 - CAMSHAFT GEAR
2 - CAMSHAFT GEAR BACKLASH
3 - CAMSHAFT GEAR CLEARANCE
BACKLASH Ð 0.152Ð0.33 mm
(0.006Ð0.013 inch)
CLEARANCE Ð 0.1Ð0.46 mm
(0.004Ð0.0182 inch)
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CAMSHAFT & BEARINGS (IN BLOCK) (Continued)

(7) Apply a bead of MopartSilicone Rubber Adhe-
sive Sealant or equivalent to the gear housing cover
sealing surface.(8) Install the gear housing cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/GEAR HOUSING COVER
- INSTALLATION).
(9) Install the vibration damper (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER -
INSTALLATION).
(10) Install the fan support/hub assembly and
torque bolts to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(11) Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(12) Install the cooling fan (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION).
(13) Connect battery negative cables.
(14) Start engine and check for oil leaks.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cables.
(2) Remove the charge air cooler outlet tube from
the air inlet housing (Fig. 167).
(3) Remove the engine oil dipstick tube mounting
bolt (Fig. 167). Position dipstick tube to the side.
(4) Disconnect the air grid heater power cables at
the cable mounting studs (Fig. 168).
(5) Remove the four (4) air inlet housing mounting
bolts (Fig. 168) and remove the housing from top of
the heater elements.
(6) Remove the intake air grid heater from the
manifold (Fig. 169).
(7) Remove the high pressure fuel lines.(Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL LINES
- REMOVAL).
(8) Remove the remaining intake manifold cover-
to-cylinder head bolts.
(9) Remove the intake manifold cover and gasket.
Keep the gasket material and any other material out
of the air intake.
(10) Clean the intake manifold cover and cylinder
head sealing surface.
Fig. 163 Measuring Gerotor Planetary to Body Bore
Clearance
1 - BODY BORE
2 - GEROTOR PLANETARY
Fig. 164 Measure Gear Backlash
1 - OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR
2 - IDLER GEAR
3 - BACKLASH
4 - BACKLASH
Fig. 165 Oil Pump Mounting Bolt Torque Sequence
Fig. 166 Idler Gear to Pump Drive Gear and
Crankshaft Gear Backlash
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OIL PUMP (Continued)