Cylinder Head Assembly: Service and Repair

CYLINDER HEAD DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY - 2.3L





Disassembly Note

1. Remove the rear lifting eye and the front bracket.





2. Remove the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor.





3. Remove the coolant outlet pipe. (1). Remove the clip. (2). Remove the bolts.





4. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.





5. Remove the spark plugs.

Caution: Note location of the tappets prior to removal.





6. Remove the 16 tappets.
7. Using the special tools or equivalent, compress the valve spring and remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve spring retainers, and the valve springs.





8. Inspect the valve spring, valve spring retainer and valve spring retainer key Install new parts as necessary

Caution: Note location of the valves if they are to be reused.

Note: Mark each valve if the original valves are to be used.





9. Remove the valves.
10. Using the special tools, remove and discard the valve stem seals.
11. Inspect the valves. Install new parts as necessary.





Assembly Note

Note: If installing the original valves, make sure the valves are installed in the same position from which they were removed. Coat the valve stems with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil or equivalent.





1. Install the valves.

Note: Use the seal protector provided with the replacement kit to prevent damage to the valve stem seals.

2. Lubricate valve and guides with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil or equivalent and using the special tool or equivalent install the valve stem seals onto the cylinder head valve guides.





3. Place the valve spring in position over the valve and install the valve spring retainer.





4. Using the special tools or equivalent, compress the valve spring and install the valve spring retainer keys.
1 Remove the special tools.

Note: Be sure to install the tappets in the same location as they were removed from.





5. Install the 16 tappets.





6. Install the CHT sensor





7. Install the spark plugs.





8. Install the EGR valve and gasket.





9. Install the coolant outlet pipe and gasket.
10. Install the rear lifting eye and front lifting eye bracket.