Cylinder Head: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Aerostar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove upper and lower intake manifolds. See INTAKE MANIFOLDS . Remove exhaust manifold. See EXHAUST MANIFOLDS .
- Remove valve covers. See VALVE COVERS . Remove spark plugs. Remove accessory drive belt. If removing left cylinder head, remove A/C compressor with hoses attached, and position aside (if equipped). Remove power steering pump bracket with power steering pump attached, and position aside.
- If removing right cylinder head, remove generator and bracket. On all cylinder heads, remove rocker arm shaft bolts evenly by loosening bolts 2 turns at a time. Remove rocker arm shaft assembly.CAUTION: If rocker arm shafts are not loosened gradually, shafts may become bent or damaged.
- Mark push rod location for installation reference, and remove push rods. Remove and discard cylinder head bolts. Remove cylinder head(s) and gaskets.