Volvo Penta — Cylinder head, fitting/removing jig 885316
Repair & overhaul · cylinder head jig
From a Volvo Penta service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Risk of pinching; check safety catch works.
- Cylinder head weighs about 130 kg (287 lbs).
Procedure
- Remove components necessary to fit jig.
- Remove five bolts on oil cooler cover.
- Secure bottom of jig 885316 on oil cooler cover.
- Secure top of jig to exhaust ports on cylinders 2 and 4.
- Fit bolts and brackets on both sides of jig.
- Fit lifting eye 9998629 to center of cylinder head.
- Use crowbar as lever to carefully lift cylinder head.
- Pull back catch and carefully lower cylinder head.
- Remove jig and lifting eye, refit components in reverse order.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Source: Volvo Penta 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.