TM 55-2815-574-24
SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
CYLINDER HEAD CAM FOLLOWER REPLACEMENT
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Personnel Required
General mechanic's tool kit
Engineer 88L
(WP 0179, Table 1, Item 130)
Chemical gloves (WP 0179, Table 1, Item 52)
Equipment Condition
Industrial goggles (WP 0179, Table 1, Item 54)
Cylinder head poppet valve rocker arms removed
Socket wrench set, 3/8 in. sqdr
(WP 0179, Table 1, Item 135)
Cylinder head fuel manifold removed (WP 0051)
Torque wrench, 10250 in-lb (1785 Nm)
Cylinder head valve guide bridge removed
(WP 0179, Table 1, Item 141)
Materials/Parts
Cam follower (TM 55-1925-205-24P, 0201)
Cleaning cloth (WP 0178, Table 1, Item 13)
Engine lubricating oil, 10W
(WP 0178, Table 1, Item 24)
Lockwasher Qty: 2 (WP 0180, Table 1, Item 125)
Wooden block Qty: 2
(WP 0178, Table 1, Item 41)
WARNING
Handling heavily weighted objects can cause bodily injury. Do not lift materials or
equipment over 50 lb (23 kg) without using appropriate material handling equipment.
Ensure proper lifting techniques are followed when removing or installing heavy
components. Use assistant(s) and/or suitable lifting device when lifting heavy parts of
components. Failure to comply may result in personnel injury, death, and/or damage
to equipment.
NOTE
This procedure is typical for removal of all cam followers.
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