Cylinder Head - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable (1).




Lift the engine cover retaining grommets off the ball studs and remove the engine cover (2).






NOTE: Remove the intake manifold and throttle body as an assembly.

3. Remove the intake manifold Intake Manifold - Removal.





4. Raise and support the vehicle Maintenance.
5. Remove the belly pan retainers (1) and remove the belly pan.
6. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair.

CAUTION: When separating the catalytic converters from the manifolds, disconnect the oxygen sensor connectors. Allowing the catalytic converters hanging from the oxygen sensor wires damages the harness and/or sensors.






NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.

7. Disconnect all oxygen sensor electrical connectors (2).
8. Saturate all exhaust bolts and nuts (3) with Mopar(R) Rust Penetrant. Allow five minutes for penetration.
9. Remove the both catalytic converter to manifold flange nuts (3) and separate the catalytic converters (4) from the exhaust manifolds.
10. Lower the vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, sever damage may occur to the tensioner.





11. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner (8) clockwise until it contacts the stop and remove the accessory drive belt (2), then slowly rotate the tensioner into the freearm position.





12. Using the sequence shown, remove the cylinder head cover retaining bolts and remove cover Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Removal.
13. If removing the right cylinder head, remove the engine oil dip stick tube retaining nut at the exhaust manifold and remove the oil dip stick tube.






CAUTION: Pushrods and rocker arm assemblies must be installed in their original locations or engine damage could result.

NOTE: Make sure to identify the original location of the rocker arms and push rods for correct assembly.

14. Remove the rocker arms and pushrods Valve Rocker Arm - Removal.






NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the exhaust manifolds to remove the cylinder heads.

15. Using the sequence shown, remove the cylinder head bolts and remove the cylinder head(s).
16. Discard the cylinder head gasket (1).
17. Inspect and clean the cylinder head (2) mating surface.






NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.

18. If necessary, using the sequence shown, remove the exhaust manifold bolts and remove the manifold.