Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 GMC Savana 3500, 2019 GMC Savana 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Express 3500, and 2019 Chevrolet Express 2500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static LC8, LV1, L96) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE47716 LC8, LV1, L96)
- Power Steering Pump Bracket - Remove - Power Steering Pump Bracket Replacement
Fuel Rail (1) - Left Side - Remove - Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement - Bank 1
Exhaust Manifold (1) - Left Side - Remove - Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (LV1)
- Remove the valve rocker arm and push rod. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement
Oil Level Indicator Tube (2) - Lower - Remove - Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (Lower)
- Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary.
- NOTE:
DISCARD all cylinder head bolts.
Remove the cylinder head bolts (1, 2).
- Remove cylinder head (3).
- Remove and DISCARD cylinder head gasket (4). Replacing Engine Gaskets
- For cleaning and inspection, refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .
- For cylinder head disassemble, refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble .