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Cylinder Head: Removal

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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove upper and lower intake manifolds. See INTAKE MANIFOLD . Remove valve cover. Remove exhaust manifold. See EXHAUST MANIFOLD . Remove accessory drive belt.
  2. If removing left cylinder head, unbolt power steering reservoir and position aside. Remove A/C compressor, with hoses attached, and position aside. Remove power steering bracket, with pump and hoses attached, and position aside.
  3. If removing right cylinder head, remove generator. Remove accessory drive belt idler pulley. Remove generator bracket.
    CAUTION: Mark location of rocker arms and push rod if they are to be reused. Ensure they are installed in their original location.
  4. If removing either cylinder head, remove rocker arms and push rods. Remove and discard cylinder head retaining bolts in reverse sequence. See Figure. Remove cylinder head and gasket.
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