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Fuel Injector Sleeve: Removal

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    NOTE: To install a new fuel injector sleeve, the cylinder heads must be removed from the vehicle.
  1. Remove the cylinder heads from the engine. Refer to ENGINE - 6.0L DIESEL .
  2. Remove the lifting bracket from the cylinder head.
  3. 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
    G02773235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the press-in-place gaskets.
    • Remove the cylinder head dowels.
    • Clean and inspect the gasket.
    • Clean and inspect the sealing surface.
      Fig 2: Removing Press-In-Place Gasket
      G02773236Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. 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 and damage to the tap can occur without lubrication.
    Fig 3: Inserting Injector Sleeve Tap And Injector Sleeve Tap Pilot Into Cylinder Head Fuel Injector Bore
    G02773237Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Insert the injector sleeve tap and injector sleeve tap pilot into the cylinder head fuel injector bore. Tighten injector sleeve tap 1-1/2 to 2 turns.
  6. 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.
    Fig 4: Removing Fuel Injector Sleeve From Cylinder Head Fuel Injector Bore
    G02773238Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the special tool, clean the fuel injector bore of deposits and hardened sealant.
    Fig 5: Cleaning Fuel Injector Bore Of Deposits And Hardened Sealant
    G02773239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the fuel rail plug. Clean the fuel gallery with a wire brush. Use filtered compressed air to remove the debris from the gallery. Install the fuel rail plug.
    Fig 6: Removing Fuel Rail Plug
    G02773240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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