Fuel Injector Sleeve: Installation

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Verify the fuel injector bore is clean and dry.
Position the fuel injector sleeve onto the Injector Sleeve Replacer. Apply Threadlock 262® or equivalent to the very bottom (smallest diameter) and very top (largest diameter) flat areas.

Fig 1: Applying Threadlock 262® Or Equivalent To Very Bottom (Smallest Diameter) And Very Top (Largest Diameter) Flat Areas
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Position the fuel injector sleeve into the cylinder head fuel injector bore. Seat the fuel injector sleeve in the fuel injector bore, using a rubber mallet. If any sealant gets into the inside of the injector sleeve, it must be cleaned out before it hardens.

Fig 2: Installing Fuel Injector Sleeve In Fuel Injector Bore
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Install the press-in-place gasket.
- Install the dowels and the gasket.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Press-In-Place Gasket
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Install the rocker arm carrier and the bolts.

Fig 4: Installing Rocker Arm Carrier And Bolts - With Torque Specifications
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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 .