Removal (Right Cylinder Head)
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- Disconnect HO2S connector. Remove front exhaust pipe and gaskets. Remove intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD . Ensure engine is cool. Drain engine coolant. Disconnect negative battery terminal. Disconnect positive battery terminal and remove battery. Remove battery tray. Remove air intake hose. Rotate crankshaft to No. 1 cylinder Top Dead Center (TDC) of compression stroke. Remove distributor. Disconnect overflow hose. Mark upper and lower radiator hose and hose clamps for installation reference. See Figure.
- Remove upper and lower radiator hose. Disconnect heater hoses. Remove heater inlet and outlet pipe assembly. See Figure. Remove thermostat case assembly and remove water inlet pipe assembly. Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT .
- Remove breather hose and blow-by hose. Remove fuel hose. Remove vacuum pipe. Disconnect spark plug cables. Remove cylinder head cover and distributor. Remove camshaft sprocket and cylinder head. Install Auto Lash Adjuster Retainers (MD998443) to hold valve lash adjusters in position when rocker arms are removed. See Figure. Remove rocker arm and rocker shaft as an assembly. Remove camshaft and camshaft oil seal.