Cylinder Head: Removal

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Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
Remove the following items:
1. Refer to: Turbocharger .
2. Refer to: Camshafts .
3. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
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Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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NOTE: If the camshafts and valve tappets are to be reused, mark the location of the valve tappets to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.

NOTE: The number on the valve tappets only reflects the digits that follow the decimal. For example, a tappet with the number 0.650 has the thickness of 0.1437 in (3.65 mm).

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Install new components as necessary.

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NOTE: Make sure that the cylinder head is at ambient air temperature before removing the cylinder head bolts.

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Loosening Sequence
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Support the cylinder head on a bench with the head gasket side up. Check the cylinder head distortion and the cylinder block distortion. Refer to: Cylinder Head Distortion . Refer to: Cylinder Block Distortion .