Glow Plug Sleeve: Removal

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NOTE: To install new glow plug sleeves, the cylinder heads must be removed from the vehicle.

Remove the cylinder heads from the engine. Refer to ENGINE - 6.0L DIESEL .
Remove the lifting bracket from the cylinder head.
Remove the bolts and separate the rocker arm carrier from the cylinder head.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts And Separate Rocker Arm Carrier From Cylinder Head
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Remove the press-in-place gasket.
- Remove the cylinder head dowels.
- Clean and inspect the gasket.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surface.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Press-In-Place Gasket
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NOTE: The glow plug sleeve is made of stainless steel. Lubrication of the glow plug sleeve removal tap is necessary, or damage to the tap and excessive force will be needed to get the tap started.

Fig 3: Threading Glow Plug Sleeve Tap Into Glow Plug Sleeve

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Thread the glow plug sleeve removal tap into the glow plug sleeve.
Install the glow plug sleeve removal tool into the threaded sleeve and tighten. Use a wrench to thread the tool into the sleeve until the sleeve is extracted.

Fig 4: Installing Glow Plug Sleeve Removal Tool Into Threaded Sleeve
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Clean the glow plug bore with a stiff wire brush. Use filtered compressed air to remove the debris from the glow plug recess.

Fig 5: Removing Debris From Glow Plug Recess
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