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.
- Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
- Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (Upper) , or Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (Lower) .
- Remove the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Replacement (L96, LC8) .
- Remove the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (L96, LC8) .
- Remove the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
- NOTE:
The cylinder head bolts are NOT reusable.
Remove the cylinder head bolts.
CAUTION:After removal, place the cylinder head on 2 wood blocks in order to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.
- Remove the cylinder head.
Remove the cylinder head gasket.
- Discard the gasket.
- Discard the cylinder head bolts.
- Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .