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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Water Pump Assembly
    GM1655020Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  2. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side .
  4. Remove the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  5. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LS4) .
  6. Remove the 3 coolant manifold bolts to the cylinder head.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Cylinder Head & Bolts (Left)
    GM1411938Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the engine mount strut and bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
    8. IMPORTANT: The cylinder head bolts are of a torque to yield design and are NOT to be used again.
  8. Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts (220, 221).
    9. NOTE: After removal, place the cylinder head on 2 wood blocks in order to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.
  9. Remove the cylinder head.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Cylinder Head Gasket
    GM1411941Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket (217).
  11. Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .
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