Cylinder Head - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure before attempting any repairs Service and Repair
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Raise and support vehicle on a hoist Service and Repair.
4. Drain cooling system Service and Repair.





5. Remove accessory drive belt (5) Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal
6. Remove the vibration damper Vibration Damper - Removal.
7. Disconnect camshaft position sensor (2) and coolant temperature sensor (1) connectors.
8. Remove upper intake manifold Intake Manifold - Removal.





9. Disconnect coils (3), injector connectors (2) and capacitors.
10. Reposition harness out of the way.





11. Disconnect fuel feed line (1) Service and Repair.
12. Remove lower intake manifold Intake Manifold - Removal.
13. Remove cylinder head covers Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Removal.





14. Remove coolant outlet (3) Coolant Outlet Housing - Removal.
15. Remove timing chain cover (4) Engine Timing Cover(s) - Removal.





16. Rotate crankshaft until crankshaft sprocket timing mark aligns with timing mark on oil pump housing (2).





17. Remove primary timing chain (7) Timing Chain & Sprockets - Removal.
18. Remove upper primary timing chain guides (10).





19. Remove camshaft bearing caps gradually in the sequence shown.





20. Remove camshafts (3) and (10) and valvetrain components from cylinder head. Note component locations for re-installation in original locations.
21. For left cylinder head removal:
- Reposition A/C compressor A/C Compressor - Removal
- Reposition power steering pump Power Steering Pump - Removal
- Remove fastener securing engine oil dipstick tube to cylinder head and remove engine oil dipstick tube
- Remove power steering pump bracket
- Remove left exhaust manifold Exhaust Manifold - Removal

22. For right cylinder head removal:
- Remove cylinder head ground strap
- Reposition generator Generator - Removal
- Disconnect EGR valve electrical connector and remove EGR valve from head Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve - Removal
- Remove right exhaust manifold Exhaust Manifold - Removal





CAUTION: Ensure cylinder head bolts 1 - 3 are removed before attempting the removal of cylinder head, as damage to cylinder head and/or block may occur.

23. Remove cylinder left head bolts (2) and right head bolts (1) in sequence shown.
24. Remove cylinder head(s).
25. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.
26. Clean cylinder head and block sealing surfaces Cylinder Head - Cleaning.