Cylinder Head Disassemble
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, and 2004 Buick Rainier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the spark plugs from the cylinder head with the components at room temperature.
- Mark, organize, or sort the cylinder head components for assembly. Return the components to their original location during assembly.
- Do not remove the cylinder head expansion plugs (226) unless service is required.
- Remove the spark plugs from the cylinder heads.
- Use the J 8062 in order to compress the valve spring.
- Remove the valve stem keys (225).
- Remove the valve spring cap (224).
- Remove the valve spring (223).
- Remove the valves (227 and 228).
- Remove the valve stem oil seal (222). Refer to Separating Parts .
- Remove the cylinder head expansion plugs (226), if required.
- Remove the coolant temperature sensor from the left cylinder head.
- Remove the coolant plug from the right cylinder head.
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