Cylinder Head: Removal
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Remove negative battery cable. Remove interior engine cover (if equipped). Drain cooling system. Remove accessory drive belt. Remove A/C compressor and set aside (leave hoses attached on 5.0L and 5.7L). Remove the intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD (UPPER) and INTAKE MANIFOLD (LOWER) . Remove the exhaust manifold. See EXHAUST MANIFOLD . Remove power steering pump pulley. Remove power steering pump and mounting bracket (left cylinder head). Remove generator, generator mounting bracket and oil level indicator tube (right cylinder head). Remove valve cover. Remove rocker arms and pushrods. Remove cylinder head bolts, noting bolt lengths. On 7.4L, discard cylinder head bolts. Remove cylinder head and gasket.