1.Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY, GAS, STANDARD PROCEDURE.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable (1).
3. Remove the engine covers (1).
4. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL.
5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
6. Disconnect the heater hoses (1, 2).
7. Remove the catalytic converters. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, REMOVAL .
8. Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION: Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the free arm position, sever damage may occur to the tensioner.
9. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner (8) clockwise until it contacts it’s stop. Remove the accessory drive belt (2), then slowly rotate the tensioner into the free arm position. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
10. Remove the three power steering pump (1) retaining bolts (2) through the access holes in the pulley (3).
11. Remove the power steering pump (1) and secure out of the way.
12. Using the sequence shown in illustration, remove the cylinder head cover retaining bolts and remove cover. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL.
13. If removing the right cylinder head, remove the engine oil dip stick tube retaining nut at the exhaust manifold and remove the oil dip stick tube.
CAUTION: Pushrods and rocker arm assemblies must be installed in their original locations or engine damage could result.
NOTE: Make sure to identify the original location of the rocker arms and push rods for correct assembly.
14. Remove the rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, REMOVAL.
15.Using the sequence shown in illustration, remove the cylinder head bolts and remove the cylinder head(s).
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NOTE: Left side shown in illustration, right side similar.
16. Discard the cylinder head gasket (1).
17. Inspect and clean the cylinder head (2) mating surface.
18. If necessary, using the sequence shown in illustration, remove the exhaust manifold bolts and
remove the manifold.
