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Cylinder Head Replacement - Left




Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the following subassemblies:

* The left exhaust manifold-Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (LLT) (Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side)Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (LY7) (Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side)Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (V8 and LHD) (Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side).
* The water crossover-Refer to Water Outlet Replacement (LF1/LLT) (Service and Repair)Water Outlet Replacement (LC3) (Service and Repair)Water Outlet Replacement (LH2) (Service and Repair).
* The intake manifold-Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).
* The left secondary camshaft drive chain-Refer to Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Replacement - Left Side (Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Replacement - Left).
* The left camshafts-Refer to Camshaft Replacement - Left Side (Camshaft Replacement - Left Side).

2. Remove the power steering reservoir return hose retaining bolts from the cylinder head.




3. Remove the left cylinder head. Make sure that no dowel guide pins are stuck in the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side (Overhaul).
4. Disassemble the left cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble (Overhaul).
5. Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection (Overhaul).
6. Assemble the left cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Assemble (Overhaul).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the left cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side (Overhaul).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the power steering reservoir and return hose retaining bolts to the cylinder head and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
3. Install the following subassemblies:

* The left camshafts-Refer to Camshaft Replacement - Left Side (Camshaft Replacement - Left Side).
* The left secondary camshaft drive chain-Refer to Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Replacement - Left Side (Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Replacement - Left).
* The intake manifold-Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).
* The water crossover-Refer to Water Outlet Replacement (LF1/LLT) (Service and Repair)Water Outlet Replacement (LC3) (Service and Repair)Water Outlet Replacement (LH2) (Service and Repair).
* The left exhaust manifold-Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (LLT) (Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side)Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (LY7) (Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side)Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (V8 and LHD) (Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side).