Cylinder Head: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the exhaust manifold.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Manifold Bolts
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Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.

Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Manifold Gasket
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Using a valve spring compressor, remove the valve spring retainer key.

Fig 3: Removing Valve Spring Retainer Key
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Remove the valve spring retainer.
- For component tests for the valve spring retainer, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  
  Fig 4: Removing Valve Spring Retainer
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Remove the valve stem seal.

Fig 5: Removing Valve Stem Seal
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Remove the valve.
- For component tests for the valve, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- For component tests for the cylinder head, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  
  Fig 6: Removing Valve
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