STUD 2554523 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     138-7575     Link Bracket     2    
8T-4189 Bolt     2    
8T-4121 Hard Washer     2    Start By:
Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Exhaust Manifold - Remove and Install".
Remove the fuel injectors. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Injectors - Remove and Install".
Remove the glow plugs. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Glow Plugs - Remove and Install".
Remove the rocker shaft and pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and Pushrod - 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.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Drain the coolant from the cooling system into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change" for the correct procedure.
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Disconnect hose (2) from water temperature regulator housing (1) .
Remove breather hose (4) .
If necessary, remove inlet manifold (3). Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Inlet Manifold - Remove and Install".
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The cylinder head tightening sequence
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Gradually loosen cylinder head bolts (5) in reverse numerical order to the sequence that is shown in Illustration 2. This will prevent distortion of the cylinder head.
Remove cylinder head bolts (5) from cylinder head (6) .
Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to cylinder head (6). Carefully lift the cylinder head off the cylinder block. The weight of the cylinder head is approximately 34 kg (75 lb).Note: Do not use a lever to separate the cylinder head from the cylinder block. Take care not to damage the machined surfaces of the cylinder head during the removal procedure. Avoid contamination of the cylinder bores with coolant or with debris.
Place the cylinder head on a surface that will not scratch the face of the cylinder head.
Remove gasket (7) .
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Note the position of dowels (8) in the cylinder block. Do not remove the dowels unless the dowels are damaged.
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Typical example
If necessary, remove bolts (11) and remove lifting bracket (10). Remove joint (9) .
If necessary, remove water temperature regulator housing (1). Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Water Temperature Regulator Housing - Remove and Install".