Detroit Diesel — Installation of the Cylinder Liner
Repair & overhaul
From a Detroit Diesel service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Procedure
- Wipe the inside and outside of the liner clean.
- Install the two new seal rings onto the cylinder liner.
- Lubricate the seal rings with clean engine oil.
- Install the cylinder liner in cylinder block bore using cylinder liner installation tool J-45876.
- Seat the liner using tool J-47407 (DD15) or J-47407-128 (DD13).
- Install the cylinder liner protrusion tool J-47415; thread four head bolts and torque to 10 N·m.
- Install a dial indicator and measure liner protrusion from top of liner flange to top of block (0.18-0.27 mm).
Tools required
- J-45876 Cylinder Liner Removal/Installation tool Amazon
- J-47407 / J-47407-128 Cylinder Liner installation tool Amazon
- J-47415 Cylinder Liner Protrusion tool Amazon
- Dial indicator Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Liner protrusion: 0.18-0.27 mm (0.007-0.010 in)
- Protrusion tool bolts: 10 N·m (7 lb·ft)
Source: Detroit Diesel service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.