Fuel Injector Sleeve: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the cylinder heads from the engine. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 6.0L DIESEL .
- Remove the lifting bracket from the cylinder head.
- Insert the injector sleeve tap and injector sleeve tap pilot into the cylinder head fuel injector bore. Tighten the injector sleeve tap 1-1/2 to 2 turns.
- Install the fuel injector sleeve removal tool into the threaded sleeve. Using the special tools, remove the fuel injector sleeve from the cylinder head fuel injector bore. Discard the sleeve.
- Using the special tool, clean the fuel injector bore of deposits and hardened sealant.
- Remove the fuel rail plug. Clean the fuel gallery with a wire brush. Use filtered compressed air to remove foreign material from the gallery. Install the fuel rail plug.
NOTE:
To install a new fuel injector sleeve, the cylinder heads must be removed from the vehicle.
NOTE:
The fuel injector sleeve is made of stainless steel. Lubrication of the fuel injector sleeve removal tap is necessary. Excessive force will be needed to get the tap started, damage to the tap can occur without lubrication.