Left Cylinder Head

REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD(S)

LEFT CYLINDER HEAD

1. Perform the fuel pressure release procedure Service and Repair.




2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain cooling system Service and Repair.
4. Remove the engine cover.




5. Remove air cleaner element housing Air Cleaner Housing - Removal.
6. Remove radiator fan assembly Radiator Fan - Removal.




7. Remove the coolant recovery container Coolant Recovery Container - Removal.




8. Remove the generator Generator - Removal.




9. Disconnect the fuel line (1) at the fuel rail (2).




10. Remove the upper intake manifold Intake Manifold - Removal.




11. Remove the lower intake manifold Intake Manifold - Removal.
12. Raise the vehicle.




13. Remove the left exhaust manifold Exhaust Manifold - Removal.
14. Remove right front tire.
15. Remove right inner splash shield.




16. Remove accessory drive belt (7).
17. Remove vibration damper (5) Vibration Damper - Removal.
18. Remove lower accessory drive belt idler pulley (6).




19. Remove the power steering mounting bolts and set the pump aside Power Steering Pump - Removal.
20. Remove lower outer timing belt cover bolts.
21. Lower vehicle.




22. Remove the upper accessory drive belt idler pulley (2).
23. Remove the belt tensioner.
24. Support the engine with a block of wood and a floor jack.
25. Remove the upper engine mount Front Engine Mount.
26. Remove the power steering reservoir bolts and set reservoir aside.




27. Remove the remaining outer timing belt cover bolts and remove cover.
28. Remove the timing belt Timing Belt & Sprockets - Removal.
29. Remove the left cylinder head cover to cylinder head ground strap.
30. Remove the left cylinder head cover.




31. Remove the left rocker arm assembly (2) Disassembly.




32. Counterhold the left cam gear and loosen the cam gear retaining bolt.




33. Remove the front timing belt housing to cylinder head bolts.




34. Remove the left camshaft thrust plate.
35. Carefully push the camshaft out of the back of the cylinder head approximately 3.5 inches. Remove the camshaft sprocket and bolt.
36. NOTE: It may be necessary to raise the engine slightly in order to remove the camshaft sprocket bolt.




37. Remove the cylinder head bolts in REVERSE of tightening sequence.
38. Remove the cylinder head.
39. Clean and inspect all mating surfaces.