Cylinder Head (Left Side): Removal
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- Drain cooling system.
- Remove intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD .
- Remove valve rocker arms and push rods. See VALVE ROCKER ARM & PUSH ROD .
- Remove engine harness ground bolts.
- Reposition engine harness grounds and ground strap from cylinder head.
- Remove water crossover.
- Remove exhaust manifold. See EXHAUST MANIFOLD (LEFT & RIGHT SIDE) .
- Remove and discard cylinder head bolts.
- Remove cylinder head.
- Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.
- Clean and inspect cylinder head. See CYLINDER HEAD under OVERHAUL.