Removal Procedure
- Remove the generator bracket. Refer to Generator Replacement .
- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (RPOs LY2/LY6) or Intake Manifold Replacement (RPOs LC9/LMG/LY5/L76) or Intake Manifold Replacement (RPO L92 - First Design) or Intake Manifold Replacement (RPO L92 - Second Design) .
- Remove the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement (RPOs LY2/LY6) or Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement (RPOs LC9/LY5/LMG/L76/L92/LFA) .
- Remove the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side .
- Remove the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
- Remove the engine ground strap bolt from the rear of the cylinder head.
- Remove the ground strap from the cylinder head.
- Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts (220, 221).
- Remove the cylinder head (218).
- Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket (217).
- If required, clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .
IMPORTANT:
The cylinder head bolts are of a torque-to-yield design and are NOT to be reused.
NOTE:
After removal, place the cylinder head on 2 wood blocks in order to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.