Cylinder Head - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable (1).
3. Remove the engine covers (1).
4. Remove the intake manifold Intake Manifold - Removal.
5. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair.
6. Disconnect the heater hoses (1,2).
NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.
7. Remove the catalytic converters Catalytic Converter - Removal.
8. Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION: Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, sever damage may occur to the tensioner.
9. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner (8) clockwise until it contacts it's stop. Remove the accessory drive belt (2), then slowly rotate the tensioner into the freearm position Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the power steering pump hoses from the pump, for power steering pump removal.
10. Remove the three power steering pump (1) retaining bolts (2) through the access holes in the pulley (3).
11. Remove the power steering pump (1) and secure out of the way.
12. Using the sequence shown, remove the cylinder head cover retaining bolts and remove cover Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Removal.
13. If removing the right cylinder head, remove the engine oil dip stick tube retaining nut at the exhaust manifold and remove the oil dip stick tube.
CAUTION: Pushrods and rocker arm assemblies must be installed in their original locations or engine damage could result.
NOTE: Make sure to identify the original location of the rocker arms and push rods for correct assembly.
14. Remove the rocker arms and pushrods Valve Rocker Arm - Removal.
NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the exhaust manifolds to remove the cylinder heads.
15. Using the sequence shown, remove the cylinder head bolts and remove the cylinder head(s).
NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.
16. Discard the cylinder head gasket (1).
17. Inspect and clean the cylinder head (2) mating surface.
NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.
18. If necessary, using the sequence shown, remove the exhaust manifold bolts and remove the manifold.