Cylinder Head: Disassembly

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LH cylinder head

1.

Remove the bolt and ground strap.

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2.
- Remove the nuts and the exhaust manifold.
- Discard the nuts.
- Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to: Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .

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3.

Remove and discard the studs and the exhaust manifold gasket.

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4.

Remove the timing chain guide pin.

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RH cylinder head

5.

Remove the bolts and the lift eye.

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6.
- Remove the nuts and the exhaust manifold.
- Discard the nuts.
- Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to: Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .

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7.

Remove and discard the studs and the exhaust manifold gasket.

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8.

Remove the timing chain tensioner arm and timing chain guide pins.

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9.

Remove and discard the CHT sensor.

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All cylinder heads

10.

Remove the spark plugs. Refer to: SPARK PLUGS .

11.

NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.

Using the special tools, remove the valve collet, valve spring retainer and the valve spring. Use Special Service Tool: 303-300 (T87C-6565-A) Set, Valve Spring Compressor., 303-350 (T89P-6565-A) Compressor, Valve Spring., 303-1249 Valve Spring Compressor.

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12.

Remove the valve stem seal.

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13.

Remove the valve.

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14.

Repeat the previous 3 steps for each valve.