LAMP GP-HEAD 5431624 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the fan drive. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fan Drive - Remove".
Remove the turbocharger. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Turbocharger - Remove".
Remove the unit injectors. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Unit Injector - Remove".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Attach a suitable lifting device to the cylinder head.
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Remove bolts (1) and (2). Carefully remove cylinder head (3) from the cylinder block. The weight of the cylinder head is approximately 85 kg (187 lb).
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Remove cylinder head gasket (4).