Cylinder Head - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: The fuel system is under a constant pressure (even with engine off). Before servicing any fuel system hose, fitting or line, fuel system pressure must be released.

1. Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release procedure Service and Repair

CAUTION: Before separating a quick-connect fitting, pay attention to what type of fitting is being used by referring to Quick-Connect Fitting Removal. This will prevent unnecessary fitting or fitting latch breakage.

2. Disconnect the fuel supply line Service and Repair
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

WARNING: Do not remove cylinder block drain plugs or loosen radiator draincock with system hot and under pressure. Serious burns from coolant can occur.

4. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair




5. Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector (2).
6. Remove the air cleaner resonator and duct work as an assembly (1).Air Cleaner Body - Removal






CAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust system components, disconnect the oxygen sensor connector(s). Allowing the exhaust to hang by the oxygen sensor wires will damage the harness and/or sensor.

7. Saturate all exhaust bolts and nuts with Mopar(R) Rust Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
8. Remove exhaust pipe to manifold bolts (3).
9. Disconnect the evaporation control system.





10. Disconnect the heater hoses (1,2).





11. Insert a suitable square drive ratchet into the square hole on the belt tensioner arm (7).
12. Release the belt tension by rotating the tensioner (7)clockwise. Rotate the belt tensioner and remove the accessory drive belt (4) from the pulleys.






NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the P/S hoses from the pump, for P/S pump removal.

13. Remove three power steering pump (1) mounting bolts (2) through access holes in pulley Power Steering Pump - Removal





14. Remove the cylinder head covers and gaskets, using the sequence shown Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Removal






NOTE: Remove the intake manifold and throttle body as an assembly.

15. Remove intake manifold retaining fasteners in the sequence shown Intake Manifold - Removal






NOTE: Make sure to identify the original location of the rocker arms and push rods for correct assembly.

16. Remove the rocker arm assemblies using the sequence shown Valve Rocker Arm - Removal
17. Remove the push rods.





18. Remove the head bolts from each cylinder head using the sequence shown.
19. Remove the cylinder head and discard the cylinder head gasket(s).