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Military MEP — Engine Disassembly

A Military MEP service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • If the engine has been operating and coolant is hot, allow engine to cool before you slowly loosen filler cap and relieve pressure from cooling system. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe personal injury
  • Use care when rotating engine on engine maintenance stand. If necessary, use a lifting device to avoid severe personal injury

Procedure

  1. If the engine has been operating and coolant is hot, allow engine to cool before you slowly loosen filler cap and relieve pressure from cooling system
  2. Drain all coolant and engine oil
  3. Check engine oil for metal contaminates
  4. Remove fan belt and alternator
  5. Remove starter assembly
  6. Remove glow plugs
  7. Remove thermostat housing with thermostat

Source: manual:MEP804A-MEP814A-Engine-Maintenance-Technical-Manual-TM-9-2815-254-24.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.