Cylinder Head: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

NOTE: Aluminum surfaces are soft and can be scratched easily. Never place the cylinder head gasket surface, unprotected, on a bench surface.

NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, mark the location of the components removed, they must be installed in the same location.

NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Remove the 2 bolts and the LH and RH engine lift eyes.

Fig 1: Locating LH And RH Engine Lift Eyes Bolt
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Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant outlet and gasket.

Fig 2: Locating Coolant Outlet And Gasket Bolts
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Remove and discard the CHT sensor.

Fig 3: Locating CHT Sensor
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Using the 303-300 (T87C-6565-A), the 303-350 (T89P-6565-A), the 303-472 (T94P-6565-AH) and the 303-1249 compress the valve spring and remove the valve collet, using some multi-purpose grease and a small screwdriver.
- Remove the valve spring retainer and the valve spring.
- Inspect the valve springs.
Fig 4: Removing Valve Spring Retainer And Valve Spring
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Remove and discard the valve seal.
1. Position the 303-468 (T94P-6510-AH) and 307-005 (T59L-100-B) over the seal.
2. Pull up on the 307-005 (T59L-100-B) and 303-468 (T94P-6510-AH) and remove the seal.
Fig 5: Removing Valve Spring Using Valve Stem Oil Seal Remover And Slide Hammer
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NOTE: Mark each valve location if the original valves are to be used.

Remove the valves.
- Inspect the valves. REFER to VALVE INSPECTION .
Fig 6: Identifying Valves
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