Workshop Manual
EPA07/10 DD PLATFORM WORKSHOP MANUAL - ENGINE
42.2 REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY OF ENGINE FROM THE VEHICLE
Before mounting an engine on an overhaul stand, it must be disconnected from the t ransmission.
Details for removing an engine will vary from one application to another. However, the following
steps will be necessary, regardless of application:
1. Steam clean the engine.
2. Disconnect the battery cable(s) from the battery(s).
3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to OEM procedures.
4. Drain the lubricating oil.
5. Disconnect the lines on the fuel filter module from the fuel tank.
6. Remove the air cleaner ducting as necessary for engine removal. Refer to OEM guidelines.
7. Remove the charge air cooler ducting from the turbocharger and intake manifold.
8. Disconnect the exhaust piping from the engine.
9. Remove the 21-pin connector from the MCM.
10. Disconnect wiring from the cranking motor and remove cranking motor.
11. Disconnect the alternator and other electrical equipment, as necessary.
12. Disconnect the air compressor air lines, as necessary.
13. Disconnect and remove the coolant hoses.
14. Remove the charge air cooler, radiator, fan guard and other cooling system related parts as
necessary to remove the engine.
15. Connect Cylinder Head/Engine Lifting Bar tool (W470589006200) to the engine using a ll
three lifting brackets (two at the rear and one at the front).
16. Remove the engine mounting bolts.
FALLING ENGINE
To avoid injury from a falling engine, an adequate lifting
device with a spreader bar and sling should be used to lift
the engine. The sling and spreader bar should be adjusted
so the lifting hooks are vertical to prevent bending the lifter
brackets. To ensure proper we igh t distribution, all provided
lifter bracke ts must be used.
17. Lift the engine from its mounts using W470589006200.
All information subject to change without notice.
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