Removal

Figure 2 Cylinder Head:

NOTES
^ Before removing the cylinder head(s) from the engine and before disassembling the valve mechanism, perform a compression test and note the results.
^ During disassembly, be sure that the valve train components are kept together and identified so that they can be installed in their original locations.

REMOVAL
1. Remove air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove negative battery cable.
3. Drain and recover coolant. For additional procedures refer to Cooling System / Service and Repair / Draining and Refilling. Service and Repair
4. Remove valve covers.
5. Remove intake manifold and plenum. Refer to Intake Manifold / Service and Repair. Service and Repair
6. Remove exhaust crossover pipe.
7. Remove left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold / Service and Repair. Service and Repair
8. Remove oil level indicator.
9. Remove plug wires from spark plugs.
10. Remove pushrods.

NOTE Intake and exhaust pushrods are different lengths with the exhaust pushrod being the longer of the two; intake pushrods are marked orange and are 6 inches long; exhaust pushrods are marked blue and are 6 3/8 inches long.

11. Remove engine strut bracket.
12. Remove cylinder head bolts then remove cylinder head.

CLEAN
^ Gasket surfaces on the cylinder head, cylinder block and the intake manifold.
^ Cylinder block bolt threads.
^ Cylinder head bolts.