Left Cylinder Head

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
Disconnect the exhaust pipe at the left side exhaust manifold.
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM article.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Removal & Installation Sequence Of Intake Manifold Retaining Fasteners
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Remove the intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, Intake , Removal , 4.7L .

Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover - Left
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Remove the master cylinder and booster assembly. Refer to BOOSTER, Power Brake , Removal and BOOSTER, Power Brake, Hydro-Boost , Removal .
Remove the cylinder head cover (1). Refer to COVER(S), Cylinder Head , Removal , 4.7L .

Fig 3: Engine Top Dead Center
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1 - TIMING CHAIN COVER

2 - CRANKSHAFT TIMING MARKS
Remove the fan shroud and fan blade assembly.
Remove accessory drive belt.
Remove the power steering pump and set aside.
Rotate the crankshaft until the damper timing marks are aligned (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Timing Chain & Sprocket Alignment
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1 - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD

2 - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD
Verify the V8 mark on the camshaft sprocket is at the 12 o'clock position. Rotate the crankshaft one turn if necessary.
Remove the crankshaft damper. Refer to DAMPER, Vibration , Removal , 4.7L .
Remove the timing chain cover. Refer to COVER(S), Engine Timing , Removal , 4.7L .

Fig 5: Aligning Primary Chain
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Lock the secondary timing chains to the idler sprocket using secondary camshaft chain holder (special tool #8429, Holder, Secondary Camshaft Chain) (6).

Fig 6: Identifying Timing Chain & Sprocket Alignment
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1 - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD

2 - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD

NOTE:
Mark the secondary timing chain prior to removal to aid in installation.
Mark the secondary timing chain, one link on each side of the V8 mark on the camshaft drive gear.
Remove the left side secondary chain tensioner. Refer to CHAIN and SPROCKETS, Timing , Removal , 4.7L .

Fig 7: Identifying Access Plugs From Left And Right Cylinder Heads
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1 - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD ACCESS PLUG

2 - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD ACCESS PLUG

CAUTION:
Do not allow the engine to rotate. Severe damage to the valve train can occur.
Remove the cylinder head access plug (2).
Remove the left side secondary chain guide. Refer to CHAIN and SPROCKETS, Timing , Removal , 4.7L .
Remove the retaining bolt and the camshaft drive gear.

Fig 8: Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence
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CAUTION:
Do not overlook the four smaller bolts at the front of the cylinder head. Do not attempt to remove the cylinder head without removing these four bolts.

NOTE:
The cylinder head is attached to the cylinder block with fourteen bolts.
Remove the cylinder head retaining bolts using the sequence provided.
CAUTION:
Do not lay the cylinder head on its gasket sealing surface, due to the design of the cylinder head gasket, any distortion to the cylinder head sealing surface may prevent the gasket from properly sealing resulting in leaks.
Remove the cylinder head and gasket. Discard the gasket.