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Cylinder Head: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable, and drain cooling system. Rotate crankshaft until No. 1 piston is at TDC, compression stroke. Remove intake manifolds. See INTAKE MANIFOLD . Remove exhaust manifolds. See EXHAUST MANIFOLD .
  2. Disconnect wiring harness connectors as necessary. On left cylinder head, remove accessory drive belt and automatic tensioner. Remove alternator. Remove power steering pump and bracket with hoses attached, and secure aside.
  3. On both cylinder heads, remove valve covers. Loosen rocker arm bolts. Pivot rocker arms from push rods. Remove push rods. Mark component location for reassembly reference. Evenly remove cylinder head bolts and discard. Remove cylinder head and gasket.
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