44. Cylinder Head Disassemble

Cylinder Head Disassemble

Tools Required
* J8062 Valve Spring Compressor - Head Off





Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service and Precautions.

Caution: Compressed valve springs have high tension against the valve spring compressor. Valve springs that are not properly compressed by or released from the valve spring compressor can be ejected from the valve spring compressor with intense force. Use care when compressing or releasing the valve spring with the valve spring compressor and when removing or installing the valve stem keys. Failing to use care may cause personal injury.

Important: Mark, sort, or organize components for return to their original locations.

1. Use J8062 in order to compress the valve springs.





2. Remove the valve stem keys (1).
3. Release and remove J8062.
4. Remove the cap (2).
5. Remove the valve spring (3).
6. Remove the positive valve stem seal (4) from the valve guide.
7. Remove the valve rotator (5).

Important: In order to prevent damage to the valve guide, small burrs on the valve tip and at the stem key groove that interfere with the valve removal can be lightly filed with a fine file or stone to facilitate valve removal.

8. Remove the valve (6).





9. Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor from the bracket.
10. Remove the ECT sensor from the right cylinder head.
11. Remove the ECT sensor bracket and bolt.





12. Remove the cylinder head coolant hole plug from the left cylinder head.