13. Cylinder Head Removal

Cylinder Head Removal

^ Tools Required
- J38138 Cylinder Head Broken Bolt Extractor Kit





1. Remove the cylinder head to the block bolts. Follow the reverse of the tightening sequence.
2. Remove the cylinder head.
3. Remove the cylinder head gasket.

Notice: Engine damage may result if an abrasive paper, pad, or motorized wire brush is used to clean any engine gasket surfaces.

4. Clean all of the gasket surfaces.
5. Use the following procedures when cleaning the cylinder head and cylinder block surfaces:





Important: Be careful not to gouge or scratch the gasket surfaces. Do not gouge or scrape the combustion chamber surfaces. The feel of the gasket surface is important, not the appearance. There will be indentations from the gasket left in the cylinder head after all of the gasket material is removed. These small indentations will be filled in by the new gasket.
^ Use a razor blade gasket scraper to clean the cylinder head and cylinder block gasket surfaces.
^ Use a razor blade gasket scraper to clean the cylinder head and cylinder block gasket surfaces. Do not scratch or gouge any surface.

Important: Do not use any other method or technique to clean these gasket surfaces.
^ Use a new razor blade for each cylinder head and cylinder block.
^ Hold the razor blade as parallel to the gasket surface as possible.

Important: Do not use a tap to clean the cylinder head bolt holes.

6. Clean the old sealer/lube and dirt from the bolt, the studs, and the bolt holes.
7. Clean the bolt holes using a nylon bristle brush.

Caution: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled or if skin is exposed to chemicals.

8. When cleaning the cylinder head boll holes 1-8 use a suitable commercial spray liquid solvent and compressed air from an extended-tip blow gun to reach the bottom of the holes.
9. Remove any broken long cylinder head bolts using the J38188.