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Cylinder Head Removal - Left

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  1. Remove the rear torque strut mounting bracket bolt and nut from the left cylinder head.
  2. Remove the rear torque strut mounting bracket from the left cylinder head.
  3. Remove the rear torque strut mounting bracket stud from the left cylinder head.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Torque Strut Mounting Bracket
    G01815131Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the M6 external drive bolts (1, 3) from the front portion of the left cylinder head. Note the location of the longer M6 bolt (1).

    Important:  DO NOT reuse the old M11 cylinder head bolts.

  5. Remove and discard the M11 internal drive cylinder head bolts (2).
  6. Remove the left cylinder head. Ensure that no dowel guide pins are stuck in the left cylinder head.
    Fig 2: Removing Left Cylinder Head
    G01815132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the left cylinder head gasket. Ensure that all of the gasket material is removed.
  8. Place the left cylinder head on a flat, clean surface with the combustion chambers face-up in order to prevent damage to the deck face.
    Fig 3: Removing Left cylinder Head Gasket
    G01815133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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