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Cylinder Head: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
    CAUTION: The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, with diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if you loosen the pulley. Therefore the engine must be retimed each time the damper is removed. Otherwise severe damage can occur.
  2. Remove the camshafts. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFTS .
  3. Remove the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD .
  4. Remove the fuel injector supply manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING & CONTROLS - 2.3L .
  5. Remove the fuel injector supply manifold spacers.
    Fig 1: Removing Fuel Injector Supply Manifold Spacers
    G03273662Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose clips.
    Fig 2: Removing Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Hose Clips
    G03273663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the EGR tube and the ground strap.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting EGR Tube And Ground Strap
    G03273664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sender unit and the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Temperature Sender & EGR Valve Connectors
    G03273665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the EGR coolant hose and remove it from the hose bracket.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting/Removing EGR Coolant Hose
    G03273666Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the coolant bypass hose.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Coolant Bypass Hose
    G03273667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the bolts and the cylinder head.
    • Discard the bolts.
      Fig 7: Removing Cylinder Head Bolts
      G03273668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove and discard the head gasket.
    Fig 8: Removing Head Gasket
    G03273669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Inspect the cylinder head mating surfaces. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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