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Cylinder Head: Removal

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  1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure before attempting any repairs.  (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE ).
  2. Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
  3. Drain cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE ) and remove accessory drive belts (Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE ).
  4. Remove the vibration damper (Refer to REMOVAL ).
  5. Remove upper and lower intake manifolds (Refer to appropriate procedure).
  6. Remove cylinder head cover and timing chain cover. (Refer to REMOVAL ) (Refer to REMOVAL )
  7. Remove water outlet connector (Fig 1). (Refer to COOLANT OUTLET CONNECTOR - 2.7L ).
    Fig 1: Removing Water Outlet Connector
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  8. Rotate crankshaft until crankshaft sprocket timing mark aligns with timing mark on oil pump housing.
  9. Remove primary timing chain. (Refer to REMOVAL )
  10. Remove camshaft bearing caps gradually  in REVERSE sequence of installation (10-1) (Fig 2).
    Fig 2: Removing Camshaft Bearing Caps
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  11. Remove camshafts and valve train components from cylinder head (Fig 3). Note component locations for re-installation in original locations.
    Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft & Valve Train Components
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  12. Remove V-Band clamp(s) at exhaust manifold to catalytic converter pipe.
    NOTE: Do not reuse V-Band clamp.
    CAUTION: Ensure cylinder head bolts 11-9 (Fig 4) are removed before attempting the removal of cylinder head, as damage to cylinder head and/or block may occur.
  13. Remove cylinder head bolts in reverse sequence of installation (Fig 4) starting with bolts 11-9, then bolts 8-1.
    Fig 4: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts
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  14. Remove cylinder head(s).
  15. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.
  16. Clean cylinder head and block sealing surfaces. (Refer to CLEANING ).
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