Cylinder Head: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in the crankshaft pulley procedure. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if you loosen the pulley bolt. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
- Remove the camshafts. For additional information, refer to Camshafts in this article.
- Remove the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold in this article.
- Remove the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 2.3L article.
- Remove the coolant hose retainer clip, the stud bolt and the ground cable.
- Remove the EGR tube from the cylinder head.
- Disconnect the EGR valve electrical connector.
- Disconnect the EGR coolant hose and remove it from the hose bracket.
- Disconnect the coolant bypass hose.
- Remove the cylinder block coolant drain plug.
- Remove the 10 bolts and the cylinder head.
- Discard the bolts.
- Remove and discard the head gasket.
- Inspect the cylinder head mating surfaces. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.