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Cylinder Head Disassemble

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    Fig 1: Cylinder Head, Mounting Table And Support
    GM2190869Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the cylinder head (1) to EN-6215-1:  mounting table (2) along with EN-6215-5:  support (3). Hold the cylinder head with the appropriate short bolts.
    2. Fig 2: Handle
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  2. Install EN-6215-4:  handle (1) to EN-6215-1:  mounting table.
  3. Turn the cylinder head 180°.
  4. Rework the spark plug threads.
    5. Fig 3: Brace And Bolts
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  5. Install 4 EN-6167-1:  brace (1) and hold with EN-6167-5:  bolts (2) to support the valves.
    6. Fig 4: Rubber Mallet And Release Tool
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  6. Tap the valve spring retainers with an soft hammer hit. Use a rubber mallet (1) and EN-6171:  release tool (2).
    7. Fig 5: Handle, Lever Arm, Adapter And Demounting Piece
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  7. Install EN-6086-7:  lever arm (2) to the handle (1).
  8. Install EN-6086-11:  demounting piece (4) along with EN-6086-1:  adapter (3) to the lever.
    9. NOTE: The demounting piece must be applied parallel to the valve spring retainers to prevent damage to the tools or the valve train components.
  9. Press down on the valve springs and the upper valve spring retainers until the valve keys are discharged from spring load. Remove the valve keys.
    10. NOTE: Mind the installation position of valve springs, valve spring retainers and valve keys
  10. Remove valve springs and valve spring retainers and place in the EN-849:  assembly tray to ensure they will be installed in their original position.
    11. Fig 6: Removing Valve Stem Oil Seals Using Pliers
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  11. Remove the valve stem oil seals (2). Use EN-840:  pliers (1).
  12. Remove EN-6167-5:  bolts and EN-6167-1:  brace.
    13. Fig 7: Assembly Tray
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    NOTE: Mind the installation position of the valves.
  13. Remove the valves and place to EN-849:  assembly tray (1) to ensure they will be installed in their original position
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