LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chrysler >> 2009 >> 300 Signature Series >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 15 (2.7L Engine (Service Information)) >> Cylinder Head >> Removal

Cylinder Head: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Locating Battery
GC0015222Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure before attempting any repairs. (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
  2. Disconnect negative cable from battery (1).
  3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  4. Drain cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 2: Identifying Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt
    GC0015230Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Remove accessory drive belt (5). (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
  6. Remove the vibration damper (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL) .
  7. Disconnect camshaft position sensor (2), and coolant temperature sensor (1) connectors.
  8. Remove upper intake manifold (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 3: No Intake
    GC0015283Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Disconnect coils (3), capacitors, and injector connectors (2).
  10. Reposition harness out of the way.
    Fig 4: Injector Connectors
    GC0015235Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Disconnect fuel feed line (1) (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FITTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  12. Remove lower intake manifold.
  13. Remove cylinder head covers (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - REMOVAL ).
    Fig 5: Water Outlet Connector
    GC0015275Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  14. Remove coolant outlet (3) (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT OUTLET HOUSING - REMOVAL) .
  15. Remove timing chain cover (4) (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING CHAIN COVER - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 6: Timing Mark Alignment
    GC0015282Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  16. Rotate crankshaft until crankshaft sprocket timing mark aligns with timing mark on oil pump housing (2).
    Fig 7: Timing Chain Alignment Marks - Primary
    GC0015281Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  17. Remove primary timing chain (7) (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL) .
  18. Remove upper primary timing chain guides (10).
    Fig 8: Cam Bearing Cap Removal
    GC0015277Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  19. Remove camshaft bearing caps gradually  in the sequence shown in Fig 8.
    Fig 9: Camshaft and Valvetrain Components
    GC0015276Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  20. Remove camshafts (3) & (10) and valvetrain components from cylinder head. Note component locations for re-installation in original locations.
  21. For left cylinder head removal:
    1. Remove fastener securing engine oil dipstick tube to cylinder head. Remove engine oil dipstick tube.
    2. Remove generator.
  22. For right cylinder head removal:
    1. Remove cylinder head ground strap.
    2. Disconnect EGR valve electrical connector and remove EGR valve from head (Refer to EMISSIONS CONTROL/EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION/VALVE - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 10: Head Bolt Removal
    GC0015280Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    CAUTION: Ensure cylinder head bolts 1 - 3 are removed before attempting the removal of cylinder head, as damage to cylinder head and/or block may occur.
  23. Remove cylinder left head bolts (2) and right head bolts (1) in sequence shown in Fig 10
  24. Remove cylinder head(s).
  25. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.
  26. Clean cylinder head and block sealing surfaces (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - CLEANING) .
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals