Tools Required

1. Remove the cylinder head with the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold attached. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement .
2. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.



3. Remove the exhaust manifold retaining nuts in the sequence shown.
4. Remove the exhaust manifold.
5. Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.
6. Remove the exhaust manifold studs.



7. Remove the thermostat housing mounting bolts.
8. Remove the thermostat housing assembly.
9. Remove the coolant bypass housing mounting bolts and the housing.
10. Remove the fuel rail assembly. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement .



11. Remove the intake manifold retaining bolt and nuts in the sequence shown.
12. Remove the intake manifold support bracket.
13. Remove the intake manifold.
14. Remove the intake manifold gasket.
15. Remove the intake manifold stud.



16. Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
17. Remove the direct ignition system (DIS) coil and the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve adapter retaining bolts.
18. Remove the DIS coil and the EGR valve adapter.
19. Remove the spark plugs.



20. Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts gradually in the sequence shown for each camshaft cap.



21. Remove the intake camshaft caps. Maintain the correct positions for installation.
22. Remove the intake camshaft.
23. Remove the intake valve tappet adjusters.
24. Remove the exhaust camshaft caps. Maintain the correct positions for installation.
25. Remove the exhaust camshaft.
26. Remove the exhaust valve tappet adjusters.



27. Using KM-653-A compress the valve springs.
28. Remove the valve retainers.
29. Remove the J 8062 and KM-653-A .
30. Remove the valve spring caps.
31. Remove the valve springs. Maintain the original position of the valve springs for installation.
32. Remove the valves. Maintain the original position of the valves for installation.