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5. Attach the adapter J 46384 and impact extractor J 46375. Thread the narrow end of the
adaptor onto the internal threading in the head of the nozzle holder. Thread the impact
extractor onto the wide end of the adaptor. See Figure 2-8.

NOTE:
Do not attempt to take apart the nozzle holder. If there is a problem, replace the nozzle
holder.

6. Using the impact extractor, pull out the nozzle holder.

7. Remove the impact extractor and adaptor from the nozzle holder.
8. Take the heat isolator off the nozzle holder. See Figure 2-9. Discard the old O-ring.

1. Nozzle Holder 4. Transfer Tube

2. Heat Isolator 5. Thrust Bolt
3. O-ring

Figure 2-9 Heat Isolator Removal

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2.3.2 Nozzle Holder Installation

Install the nozzle holder as follows:

1. Lubricate the new O-ring with a light coat of grease and install it on the nozzle holder.
2. Using the heat isolator installer J 46393, press the new heat isolator onto the nozzle.
[a] Position the new heat isolator over the nozzle.
[b] Place the receptacle from the heat isolator installer over the head of the nozzle holder
and the pressure-fit cap over the heat isolator. See Figure 2-10 and see Figure 2-11.

Figure 2-10 Heat Isolator Installer Components (J 46393)

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[c] Place this entire assembly in a vise and close the vise enough to pressure-fit the heat
isolator around the nozzle. See Figure 2-11.

1. Nozzle 3. Nozzle Holder

2. Heat Isolator 4. Vise

Figure 2-11 Pressure-Fitting the Heat Isolator onto the Nozzle

[d] Open the vise and remove the two parts of the heat isolator installer from the nozzle
holder. Check that the heat isolator is firmly pressed onto the nozzle.

NOTE:
Take care that the nozzle holder is installed correctly and is aligned properly with respect
to the transfer tube.

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3. Install the nozzle holder. See Figure 2-12.

1. Nozzle Holder 4. Retaining Bolt

2. Tensioning Arm 5. Interference-Fit Ball
3. End Cover (constant throttle valve)

Figure 2-12 Nozzle Holder Installation

[a] Use the tensioning arm to turn the nozzle holder until the interference-fit ball in the
tensioning arm lines up with the locating element in the end cover of the constant
throttle valve.
[b] Tighten the retaining bolt on the tensioning arm 30 N·m (22 lb·ft) for the recessed
hex head bolt and 35 N·m (26 lb·ft) for the 12-point bolt with the spherical collar.
4. Lubricate the new O-ring with a light coat of grease and install it on the transfer tube.

NOTE:
Take care that the interference-fit ball on the transfer tube fits into the slot in the cylinder
head.

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