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Fig. 66: Eliminating Diesel Fuel From The Pressure Chamber

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5. Place the lash adjuster in container B. Then, gently push down the internal steel
ball using a wire [0.5 mm (0.020 inch) in diameter] or special tool MD998442
and move the plunger through five to ten strokes until it slides smoothly. This
o
peration will clean the lash ad
juster's
pressure chamber.
CAUTION: The steel ball spring is extremely weak, so the
lash adjuster's functionality may be lost if the air
bleed wire is pushed in hard.

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Fig. 67: Using Special Tool MD998442

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6. Remove the lash adjuster from the container. Then, push down the steel ball
gentl
y and
push the
plun
ger to eliminate diesel fuel from the
pressure chamber.

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Fig. 68: Pushing Down The Steel Ball And Plunger To Eliminate Diesel

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7. Place the lash adjuster in container C. Then, gently push down the internal steel
ball using a wire [0.5 mm (0.020 inch) in diameter] or special tool MD998442.
CAUTION: Do not use container C for cleanin
g. If cleanin
g is
performed in container C, foreign matter could
enter the pressure chamber when the chamber is
filled with diesel fuel.

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Fig. 69: Placing Lash Adjuster In Container C

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8. Stand the lash adjuster with its plunger at the top, then push the plunger
downward firmly until it moves through its greatest possible stroke. Return the
plunger slowly, then release the steel ball and allow the pressure chamber to
fill with diesel fuel.

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Fig. 70: Pushing Plunger Downward To Fill Fuel

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9. Remove the lash adjuster from the container, then stand the lash adjuster with
its plunger at the top. Push the plunger firmly and check that it does not move.
NOTE: If the lash adjuster contracts or moves, repeat steps 7
through 9 again to fill it with diesel fuel completely.
Replace the lash adjuster if it still contracts or moves
after performing these steps.

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Fig. 71: Removing Lash Adjuster From The Container And Checking Move

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10. Stand the lash adjuster upright to prevent diesel fuel from spilling out. Do not
allow the lash adjuster to become contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
Install the lash adjuster onto the engine as soon as possible.
CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVES REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Fig. 72: Removing/Installing Cylinder Head And Valves

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REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS:
MD998051: Cylinder Head Bolt Wrench MD998735: Valve Spring Compressor MD998772: Valve Spring Compressor MD998774: Valve Stem Seal Installer

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS << A >> CYLINDER HEAD BOLT REMOVAL Use special tool MD998051 to loosen the cylinder head bolt.
Fig. 73: Removing Cylinder Head Bolt

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< > RETAINER LOCK REMOVAL 1. Using special tool MD998735 or MD998772, compress the spring.
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