Cylinder Head Removal - Right
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the M6 external drive bolts (1, 3) from the front portion of the right cylinder head. Note the location of the longer M6 bolt (1).
Important: DO NOT reuse the old M11 cylinder head bolts.
- Remove and discard the M11 internal drive cylinder head bolts (2).
- Remove the right cylinder head. Ensure that no dowel guide pins are stuck in the right cylinder head.
- Remove the right cylinder head gasket. Ensure that all of the gasket material is removed.
- Place the right cylinder head on a flat, clean surface with the combustion chambers face-up in order to prevent damage to the deck face.