TD5 Defender
12
ENGINE
8
OVERHAUL
CYLINDER HEAD - OVERHAUL
Service repair no - 12.29.19.01
Dismantling
1. Remove cylinder head gasket. See this
Section.
CAUTION: Due to the design of the
cylinder head which incorporates drillings
for the fuel injection system, it is important
that absolute cleanliness is adhered to when
carrying out overhaul procedures.
2. Note the gasket thickness indicator and ensure
the same thickness gasket is used on refitment
of cylinder head.
CAUTION: If new pistons, connecting rods
or crankshaft are fitted, it will be
necessary to determine thickness of
gasket required. See this Section.
3. Remove 4 glow plugs.
4. Disconnect multiplugs from EUI’s and remove
harness from camshaft carrier. Remove and
discard ’O’ ring from harness multiplug.
5. Loosen lock nuts and fully unscrew rocker
adjusting screws; discard locknuts and screws.
6. Remove and discard 6 bolts securing rocker
shaft, remove shaft.
NOTE: Dowel located.
7. Using sequence shown, progressively loosen 13
bolts securing camshaft carrier to cylinder head
until valve spring pressure is released; remove
bolts.
CAUTION: Do not discard bolts at this
stage.
