TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 1 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-1 0027 00 0027 00-4 CYLINDER HEAD MAINTENANCE (Contd) INSTALLATION CAUTION Do not allow lubricating oil to contact the surface on engine block where cylinder head gasket bonds. Cylinder head gasket may become contaminated with oil and fail to seal on engine block and cylinder head. Failure to comply may cause damage to equipment. 1. Apply thin coat of clean lubricating oil on threads of fourteen studs (5) and nut (1) facings. CAUTION Ensure cylinder head does not bind on studs during installation. Bending of studs may cause cylinder head to guide pin misalignment. Cylinder head cannot be installed on engine block if misaligned. Failure to comply may cause damage to equipment. 2. Install new gasket (3) and cylinder head (2) on fourteen studs (5) and engine block (4) with fourteen washers (10) and nuts (1). NOTE If studs rotate when torquing nuts, remove cylinder head and repair or replace studs. 3. Tighten fourteen nuts (1) to 40 lb-ft (54 N•m) in torque sequence shown. a. Using torque sequence, tighten nuts (1) to 110 lb-ft (149 N•m). b. Using torque sequence, tighten nuts (1) to 130 lb-ft (176 N•m). c. Using torque sequence, tighten nuts (1) to 157 lb-ft (204 N•m). d. Using torque sequence, tighten nuts (1) to 157 lb-ft (204 N•m). 4. Install lifting bracket (9) and bracket (6) on cylinder head (2) with two new lockwashers (7) and screws (8). 5. Install intake and exhaust manifolds (WP 0041 00). 6. Install and adjust rocker arms and pushrods (WP 0031 00). NOTE Do not apply sealing compound on rocker arm cover gasket at this time. 7. Install rocker arm cover and gasket (WP 0030 00). 8. Install fuel injector nozzles and holders (WP 0067 00). 9. Install air intake tube and cap (WP 0051 00). 10. Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).