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Intake Manifold: Removal

  1. Drain cooling system, remove air cleaner and disconnect all hoses and wiring as necessary. Remove breather pipes and air crossover. Cap intake manifold with cover screens (J-26996-2 for Calif. models, and J-26996-10 for Federal models).
  2. Disconnect throttle rod, spring and remove servo (if equipped with cruise control). Remove retaining clip from bellcrank. Remove throttle cable from bracket and position away from engine. Remove alternator and A/C brackets as necessary.
    Fig 1: Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence
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  3. Disconnect fuel lines to fuel pump, filter, nozzles and injection pump. Remove injection pump, fuel filter and brackets. Cap all open fuel lines and fittings.
    CAUTION: DO NOT  bend injection pump lines.
  4. Disconnect vacuum lines at vacuum pump and remove pump. Remove drain tube, intake manifold bolts and intake manifold. Remove adapter seal and injection pump.