Right Cylinder Head

REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD(S)

RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD

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




2. Disconnect the negative battery cable (1).
3. Drain cooling system Service and Repair.
4. Remove the engine cover.




5. Remove air cleaner element housing Air Cleaner Housing - Removal.




6. Remove the coolant recovery container (1) Coolant Recovery Container - Removal.




7. Remove the generator.Generator - Removal.




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




9. Remove the upper intake manifold (2)Intake Manifold - Removal.




10. Remove the fuel rail Fuel Rail - Removal.




11. Remove the lower intake manifold (1) Intake Manifold - Removal.
12. Raise the vehicle.
13. Remove right 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 lower outer timing belt cover bolts.
20. Lower vehicle.




21. Remove the upper accessory drive belt idler pulley (2).
22. Remove the belt tensioner.
23. Support the engine with a block of wood and a floor jack.
24. Remove the upper engine mount Front Engine Mount.




25. Remove the power steering reservoir bolts and set reservoir aside.
26. Remove the remaining outer timing belt cover bolts and cover.
27. Remove the timing belt Timing Belt & Sprockets - Removal.
28. Remove the right valve cover to cylinder head ground strap.




29. Remove the EGR valve (1) and tube assembly (2).
30. Remove the right cylinder head cover.




31. Remove the right rocker arm and shaft assembly (2) Disassembly.




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




33. Remove the inner timing cover to right cylinder head retaining bolts.




34. Remove the right rear camshaft thrust plate (1).
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.




NOTE: Because of clearance restrictions when removing the right cylinder head, the front four cylinder head bolts must be loosened, raised and supported with rubber bands before the cylinder head can be removed.

38. Remove the cylinder head.
39. Clean and inspect all mating surfaces.