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Cylinder Head: Removal

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  1. Remove the intake manifold (9424). For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  2. If removing the right head, remove the ignition coil assembly. For additional information, refer to IGNITION COILS .
  3. Remove the valve cover (6582).
  4. Remove the bolts.
  5. Remove the stud bolts.
  6. Remove the valve cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Valve Cover
    G01535925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the exhaust manifold (9430). For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD LH  or EXHAUST MANIFOLD RH .
  8. If removing the LH cylinder head (6049) and if so equipped, remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING .
  9. If removing the LH cylinder head, remove and support the A/C compressor mounting bracket (2882) and power steering pump (3A674).
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the nuts.
    3. Loosen the remaining (A) bolt until the (B) A/C compressor mounting bracket and power steering pump are free from the LH cylinder head. Support the A/C compressor mounting bracket and power steering pump and position aside.
    Fig 2: Removing A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket
    G01535926Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the knock sensor and the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Knock Sensor
    G01535927Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. If removing the RH cylinder head, remove the generator (GEN) (10346). For additional information, refer to GENERATORS & REGULATORS - SINGLE GENERATOR .
  12. If removing the RH cylinder head, remove the idler pulley.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the idler pulley.
    Fig 4: Removing Idler Pulley
    G01535928Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. If removing the RH cylinder head, remove the generator mounting bracket (10153).
  14. Remove the bolts.
  15. Remove the generator mounting bracket.
    Fig 5: Removing Generator Mounting Bracket
    G01535929Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: If components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same position. Mark the components for location.
  16. Remove the rocker arms (6564).
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the rocker arms.
    Fig 6: Removing Rocker Arms
    G01535930Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the push rods (6565).
    Fig 7: Removing Push Rods
    G01535931Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove and discard the bolts.
    Fig 8: Removing Bolts
    G01535932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the cylinder head and the head gasket (6051). Discard the head gasket.
    Fig 9: Removing Cylinder Head
    G01535933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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