Cylinder Head: Removal
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove spark plugs and disconnect temperature sending unit wire. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove ignition coil and bracket. Remove cylinder head and discard gasket.