Glow Plug Sleeve: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 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 article.
- Remove the lifting bracket from the cylinder head.
- 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.
- Clean the glow plug bore with a stiff wire brush. Use filtered compressed air to remove foreign material from the glow plug recess.
NOTE:
To install new glow plug sleeves, the cylinder heads must be removed from the vehicle.
NOTE:
The glow plug sleeve is made of stainless steel. The glow plug sleeve removal tap must be lubricated with oil. Otherwise, excessive force will be needed to start the tap, which may result in damage to the tap.