Removal (Left Side)
- Remove intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD . Remove alternator bolts and lay alternator aside. Remove valve cover bolts. Disconnect spark plug wires at spark plugs. Bend bracket at rear of head and remove valve cover. Disconnect air injection hose at exhaust check valve.
- Raise vehicle. Disconnect exhaust pipe at exhaust manifold. Lower vehicle. Remove exhaust manifold and upper air injection pump bracket with power steering reservoir.
- Disconnect plug wire holder and ground wire at rear of head. Disconnect temperature sending unit connector. Remove push rods, head bolts and cylinder head.
NOTE:
When servicing head, remove carbon deposits from combustion chamber with scraper and wire brush before removing valves. When disassembling, mark valve components for proper reassembly.