Tools Required

1. Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
2. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement.
3. Remove the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .
4. Remove the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
5. If equipped, remove the auxiliary air conditioning (A/C) bracket nut  (2).




Important: The cylinder head bolts are NOT reusable.

6. Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts (1, 2, 3).




Notice: After removal, place the cylinder head on 2 wood blocks in order to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.

7. Remove the cylinder head.



8. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
9. Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. If equipped, install the auxiliary A/C bracket nut (2).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

2. Install the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
3. Install the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .
4. Install the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement .
5. Install the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .