Cylinder Head: Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove upper and lower intake manifolds. See INTAKE MANIFOLD under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in this article. Remove rocker shaft assembly. See, in this article, VALVE COVER & ROCKER ARM SHAFT ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove push rods and keep in order for installation to original location.
- Remove exhaust manifold from cylinder head. Loosen and remove cylinder head bolts evenly. Discard cylinder head bolts. Remove cylinder head. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.