Cylinder Head Replacement - Left

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Replacement in Starting and Charging.
2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
3. Remove the engine cooling fan. Refer to Fan Replacement in Cooling System.
4. Remove the air conditioning compressor, if equipped.
5. Remove the nut holding the power steering pump rear bracket to the engine.

Important: The power steering pump can remain on the power steering pump mounting bracket. The pump hoses can remain attached to the pump.





6. Remove the power steering pump mounting bracket and set aside. Refer to Accessory Mounting Brackets Replacement (PS Pump) or Accessory Mounting Brackets Replacement (Generator).
7. Remove the power steering pump mounting bracket stud from the cylinder head.
8. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Upper) or Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower).
9. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Left) or Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Right).





10. Remove the ground wires at the rear of the left cylinder head.
11. Remove the A/C pipe bracket nut, if equipped.
12. Remove the fuel pipe bracket bolt at the rear of the cylinder head.
13. Remove the valve pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement.
14. Remove the cylinder head and the gasket. Refer to Cylinder Head Removal (Left).
15. Clean the engine block and the cylinder head sealing surfaces.

Notice: Clean all dirt, debris, and coolant from the engine block cylinder head bolt holes. Failure to remove all foreign material may result in damaged threads, improperly tightened fasteners or damage to components.

16. Clean the cylinder head bolts and the engine block bolt holes.
17. For further service to the cylinder head refer to the following:
- Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble.
- Refer to Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect.
- Refer to Valve Guide Reaming/Valve and Seat Grinding.
- Refer to Cylinder Head Assemble.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Installation (Left).
2. Install the valve pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the ground wires and bolt at the rear of the left cylinder head.
Tighten the ground wire bolt to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the fuel pipe bracket and stud at the rear of the cylinder head.
Tighten the fuel pipe bracket stud to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the A/C pipe bracket and nut, if equipped.
Tighten the A/C pipe bracket nut to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Left) or Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Right).
7. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Upper) or Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower).





8. Install the stud for the power steering pump mounting bracket to the cylinder head.
Tighten the power steering pump mounting bracket stud to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the power steering pump mounting bracket. Refer to Accessory Mounting Brackets Replacement (PS Pump) or Accessory Mounting Brackets Replacement (Generator).





10. Install the nut holding the power steering pump rear bracket to the engine.
Tighten the power steering pump rear bracket nut to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the air conditioning compressor.
12. Install the engine cooling fan. Refer to Fan Replacement in Cooling System.
13. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Replacement in Starting and Charging.
14. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.