Cylinder Head RH: Removal
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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.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - GT500 - Overview .
- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- Disconnect the battery ground and positive cables. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
- Drain the supercharger cooling system. Refer to: Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
- Remove the following items:
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NOTE: No disassembly of the hood is required after the hood is removed.
Hood. Refer to: Hood .
- Supercharger. Refer to: Supercharger .
- RH camshafts. Refer to: Camshaft RH .
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- Reposition the insulator and disconnect the exhaust CMP sensor.
- Disconnect the CHT sensor and the intake CMP sensor.
- Remove the bolt and the CMP sensor.
- Disconnect the quick release coupling and remove the heater hose.
- Remove the bolts and the coolant outlet.
- Remove and discard the gasket.
- Remove the following items:
- RH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter RH .
- Transmission fluid cooler tubes. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes .
- Remove and discard the engine oil filter. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
- Remove the bolts and disconnect the oil cooler hoses.
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- Remove the nut and disconnect the ground cable.
- Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness retainer.
- Remove the stud bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
- Remove the nut and position the HO2S wiring harness aside.
- Remove the LH engine mount nut.
- Remove the RH engine mount nut.
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NOTE: Do not position the legs of the Engine Support Bar on the fenders. Instead, the legs should be positioned on the body structure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in body damage.
Install Special Service Tool: 303-639 Support Bracket, Engine., 303-F070 Support Bar, Engine.
- Using the special tools, raise the engine 25 mm (1 inch). Use Special Service Tool: 303-F070 Support Bar, Engine., 303-639 Support Bracket, Engine.
- Remove the fasteners and the RH engine mount bracket.
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- Remove the nuts and the RH exhaust manifold.
- Discard the nuts.
- Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to: Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .
- Remove and discard the gasket.
- Remove and discard the studs.
- Install the RH engine mount bracket and the fasteners.
Torque: Bolts: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm) Stud bolts: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
- Using the special tools, lower the engine onto the engine mounts. Use Special Service Tool: 303-F070 Support Bar, Engine., 303-639 Support Bracket, Engine.
- Remove Special Service Tool: 303-F070 Support Bar, Engine., 303-639 Support Bracket, Engine.
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- Remove and discard the bolts.
- Remove the cylinder head.
- Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.NOTE: Clean the cylinder head bolt holes in the cylinder block using compressed air. Make sure all coolant, oil or other foreign material is removed.
- Clean and inspect the cylinder head-to-cylinder block mating surfaces of both the cylinder head and the cylinder block
- Refer to: Cylinder Head Distortion .
- Refer to: Cylinder Block Distortion .