Cylinder Head LH: Removal

Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD - NATURAL GAS ENGINES or INTAKE MANIFOLD - GASOLINE ENGINES .
Remove the timing chains. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD - LH .
Disconnect the radio ignition interference capacitor and remove the engine control sensor wiring.

Fig 1: Identifying Radio Ignition Interference Capacitor
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Remove the bolt and the oil level indicator tube.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt
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Inspect the O-rings, replace as necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Level Indicator Tube O-Ring
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Remove the LH and RH timing chain guides.

Fig 4: Identifying Timing Components

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NOTE: It will be necessary to support the number eight bolt. Pull the bolt out far enough so it does not contact the block, then place a rubber band or a piece of tape around the bolt to support it. This will aid in the removal of the cylinder head (6049) by keeping the bolt out of the way.

Fig 5: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolt Removal Sequence

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Loosen the ten bolts in three one-turn passes in the sequence shown and remove the bolts.
Remove the LH cylinder head.

Fig 6: Identifying LH Cylinder Head
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Remove the gasket.

Fig 7: Identifying Cylinder Head Gasket
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