Glow Plug Sleeve: Installation

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Verify the glow plug bore is completely clean and dry.
Apply Threadlock 262 sealant to the glow plug sleeve in 2 places.

Fig 1: Locating Threadlock Sealant To Glow Plug Sleeve
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Install the glow plug sleeve into the glow plug bore until it bottoms.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool
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Clean the glow plug sleeve after installation with a nylon brush and solvent. Make sure Threadlock 262 sealant is cleaned out before it hardens.
Install the press-in-place gasket.
- Install new dowels in the cylinder head and the press-in-place gasket.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Gasket
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NOTE: Early build engines will have 8 rocker arm carrier-to-cylinder head bolts. Late build will have 2 rocker arm carrier-to-cylinder head bolts.

NOTE: Early build shown, late build similar.

Position the rocker arm carrier on the cylinder head. Install the bolts.
- Early build vehicles (M8 bolt), tighten to 31 Nm (23 lb-ft).
- Late build vehicles (M10 bolt), tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Rocker Arm Carrier Bolts
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Install the lifting bracket on the cylinder head.
Install the cylinder heads. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 6.0L DIESEL .