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Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Installation and Removal

The object of the measurement is to determine selection of the cylinder head gasket. Clean the mating surface, the cylinder block sealing surfaces and the cylinder head . Use cleaning spirits and 885516 Gasket scraper. Install spacers (3) and 9998678 Gauge rod (1) on the engine block sealing surface. Set the dial indicator (2) to ”0”. 15 NOTICE! All pistons must be measured at TDC. Piston height above the Volvo engine block must be measured at measuring points (1) and (2) on all pistons. Pay attention to the measuring points, since the piston crown is domed. 16 Check that the piston is in its uppermost position, TDC. Place the dial indicator on the piston at measuring points (1) and (2). Read off and note the value on the dial indicator. 17 Compare the highest noted value with the table below. Determine the appropriate cylinder head gasket. 18 NOTICE! Check the contact surface before installation. Pay attention to the g...