Cylinder Head: Removal
- Remove intake manifold. Then, remove camshaft cover and semi-circular grommet to gain access to camshaft sprocket nut. Crank engine until camshaft sprocket bottom bolt is accessible and remove bottom bolt. Anchor camshaft sprocket to support bracket. Crank engine so that timing mark on camshaft flange is in line with groove in camshaft front bearing cap and distributor rotor points to manifold rear attachment bolt hole in cylinder head.
- Unlock and remove top sprocket retaining bolt. Disconnect air hose from air injection check valve and disconnect water pipe from thermostat housing. Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold. Remove the two cylinder head to timing cover nuts and bolts. Loosen cylinder head nuts and bolts in reverse order of tightening sequence. See Figure. Remove cylinder head complete with exhaust manifold.