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Cylinder Head: Removal

  1. Drain cooling system and disconnect radiator hose at thermostat housing. Remove air cleaner and rocker arm cover. Remove rocker arm bolts, loosening bolts one turn at a time. Remove bridge and pivot assembly.
  2. Remove rocker arms and push rods in order, for reinstallation in original locations. Disconnect power steering pump (if equipped), air pump and brackets, and position aside.
  3. Remove intake and exhaust manifold assembly from cylinder head. If A/C equipped, remove drive belt idler bracket from cylinder head. Remove alternator bracket-to-head mounting bolt. Remove A/C compressor from mounting bracket and position aside.
  4. Remove spark plugs and disconnect temperature sending unit wire. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove ignition coil and bracket. Remove cylinder head and discard gasket.