11 12 504 Disassembling and assembling cylinder head (M57T2)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Preinstall cylinder head on special tool 11 9 000.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head On Special Tool (11 9 000)

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Place special tool 11 9 008 with straight surface on combustion chamber side of cylinder head (see illustration).

NOTE: Procedure for all 4-, 6- and 8-cylinder diesel engines.

Fig 2: Placing Special Tool (11 9 008) On Combustion Chamber Side Of Cylinder Head

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Insert special tool 11 9 006 and lock with special tool 11 9 005 in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Locking Special Tool (11 9 006) Using Special Tool (11 9 005)

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Secure cylinder head on apparatus 11 9 001.

Fit valve cage 11 9 015 on lever 11 9 009.

Press valve down and suspend with special tool 11 9 011.

Fig 4: Fitting Valve Cage 11 9 015 On Lever 11 9 009

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Assemble engine.