Removal Procedure
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- Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler - Remove - Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Replacement
- Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter - Remove - Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (LKN)
- Intake Manifold - Remove - Intake Manifold Replacement
Disconnect the electrical connectors. (1, 2, 3 and 4)
- Fuel Injection Pump - Remove - Fuel Injection Pump Replacement
- Water Outlet - Remove - Water Outlet Replacement (LKN)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Outlet Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove
- Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve - Intake - Remove - Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid Replacement - Intake
- Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve - Exhaust - Remove - Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid Replacement - Exhaust
- Camshaft Position Actuator Adjuster - Remove - Camshaft Position Actuator Adjuster Replacement
Install the EN-36857 engine lift bracket (1) onto the engine block.
- Ensure the timing chain (2) and timing chain tensioner shoe bushing (3) clear when cylinder head is removed.
- Reposition the engine support fixture lift hook to the EN-36857 engine lift bracket.
Loosen the bolts in the sequence shown.
Cylinder Head Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [10x]
- Washer (2) - Remove and DISCARD [10x]
Cylinder Head (1) - Remove
- Cylinder Head Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
- If reinstalling the cylinder head, perform the cleaning and inspection. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
- If replacing the cylinder head, transfer all parts as necessary. Cylinder Head Disassemble
- Clean the old sealer/lube and dirt from the bolt holes.
- When cleaning the engine block cylinder head bolt holes use a suitable commercial spray liquid solvent and compressed air from an extended-tip blow gun to reach the bottom of the holes.
- Use a gasket scraper to clean the cylinder head and block surfaces.
- Be careful not to gouge or scratch the gasket surfaces. Do not gouge or scrape the combustion chamber surfaces. The feel of the gasket surface is important, not the appearance. There will be indentations from the gasket left in the cylinder head after all of the gasket material is removed. These small indentations will be filled in by the new gasket.
- Do not use a tap to clean the cylinder head bolt holes
- Clean and inspect all mating surfaces.
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Use a suitable device to support the engine while repositioning the lift hook.
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A nylon bristle brush should be used to clean the bolt holes. Do not use a tap to clean the cylinder head bolt holes.
WARNING:
Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled or if skin is exposed to chemicals.
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