Cylinder Head: Removal
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- Drain cooling system. Remove upper and lower intake manifolds. See INTAKE MANIFOLDS . Disconnect exhaust pipes at manifolds. Remove drive belts. Remove thermactor air pump and bracket from right cylinder head. Remove generator.
- On models with A/C, discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove valves and hoses from compressor. Remove A/C compressor support bracket nuts from water pump. Remove and position compressor aside. Remove compressor mounting bracket from cylinder head.
- On models without A/C, remove power steering pump bracket-to-left cylinder head bolts. Position pump and bracket aside. On Van, disconnect oil filler tube. On all models, remove valve covers.
- Mark location for installation reference, and remove rocker arm assemblies and push rods. Remove cylinder head and exhaust manifold assemblies. Discard cylinder head gasket. Remove exhaust manifolds.