TM 9-2320-387-24-2
15-9. HYDRAULIC VALVE LIFTER REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
h. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Special Tools
Hydraulic valve lifter remover
(Appendix B, Item 231
Equipment Condition
Left or right cylinder head removed
(para. 15-4 or 15-51.
General Safety Instructions
Diesel fuel is flammable. Do not perform this
procedure near fire, flames, or sparks.
Materials/Parts
Lubricating oil (Appendix C, Item 44)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Maintenance Level
Direct support
1.
Remove capscrew (11, guide plate clamp (21, and guide plate(s) (3) from cylinder block (51.
NOTE
Tag lifters for installation if more than one lifter is being removed.
2.
Using hydraulic valve lifter remover, remove valve lifter(s) (4) from cylinder block (5).
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WARNING
Diesel fuel is flammable. Do not perform this procedure near fire,
flames, or sparks. Severe injury or death may result.
1.
Prime lifter(s) (4) by submerging in clean diesel fuel or kerosene and working plunger (71 up and
down on pushrod (6).
2.
Apply lubricating oil to lifter(s) (41.
3.
Install lifter(s) (4) into cylinder block (5).
4.
Install guide plate(s) (3) on lifter(s) (4).
5.
Install guide plate clamp (2) on cylinder block (5) with capscrew (1). Tighten capscrew (I) to
15-20 lb-ft (20-27 Nom).
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