Removal Procedure

Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools 

1. Drain the coolant system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)
2. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement 
3. Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement 
Fig 1: Intake Manifold
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4. Remove the intake manifold (1). Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement 
5. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (LCV)
6. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement 
Fig 2: Fuel Pump
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7. Remove the fuel pump (2). Refer to Fuel Pump Replacement
8. Remove the timing chain and tensioner. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain and Tensioner Replacement 
9. Remove the intake and exhaust camshaft, bearing cap and lash adjuster. Refer to Intake and Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Removal 
10. Disconnect the intake camshaft position sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Intake
11. Disconnect the exhaust camshaft position sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Exhaust
Fig 3: Water Outlet And Hoses
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12. Disconnect the hoses from the water outlet (2). Refer to Water Outlet Replacement (LCV)
13. Remove Thermostat Bypass Pipe. Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipe Replacement (LCV)
Fig 4: Engine Lift Bracket
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14. Install the J-36857  Engine Lift Bracket (2) and fastener (1) into the engine block.
NOTE:

Support the engine as necessary from underneath while repositioning the engine support fixture.

15. Reposition the engine support fixture lift hook from the engine lift bracket (3) to the J-36857  Engine Lift Bracket (2)
Fig 5: Cylinder Head Bolt Removal Sequence
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16. Remove the cylinder head to the block bolts in sequence.

    Discard the bolts.

Fig 6: Cylinder Head, Bolts And Gasket
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CAUTION:

In order to prevent damage to the valves and injectors during cylinder head removal, set the cylinder head on blocks.

17. Remove the cylinder head (2).
18. Remove the cylinder head gasket (3).
19. Clean all of the gasket surfaces.
20. Use the following procedures when cleaning the cylinder head and cylinder block surfaces:
    • Be careful not to gouge or scratch the gasket surfaces. Do not gouge or scrape the combustion chamber surfaces. The feel of the gasket surface is important, not the appearance. There will be indentations from the gasket left in the cylinder head after all of the gasket material is removed. These small indentations will be filled in by the new gasket.
    • Use a gasket scraper to clean the cylinder head and cylinder block gasket surfaces. Do not scratch or gouge any surface.
    • Do not use any other method or technique to clean these gasket surfaces.
NOTE:

Do not use a tap to clean the cylinder head bolt holes.

21. Clean the old sealer/lube and dirt from the bolt holes.
22. Clean the bolt holes with a nylon bristle brush.
WARNING:

Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled or if skin is exposed to chemicals.

23. When cleaning the cylinder head bolt holes use a suitable commercial spray liquid solvent and compressed air from an extended-tip blow gun to reach the bottom of the holes.
24. Remove any broken long cylinder head bolts using the EN 38188  kit.
25. If replacing the cylinder head, remove the fuel injection fuel rail and transfer as necessary. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement
26. For cylinder head disassemble. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble 
27. For cylinder head cleaning and inspection. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection