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Cylinder Head Disassembly/Assembly

CYLINDER HEAD DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
Disassembly Note





1. Remove the exhaust manifold.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the exhaust manifold.





2. Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.





3. Using a Valve Spring Compressor SST 303-163 (T81 P-6513-A) or equivalent, remove the valve spring retainer key.





4. Remove the valve spring retainer.
^ For component tests for the valve spring retainer, refer to Cylinder Head Assembly; Testing and Inspection; Procedures; Valve Spring Inspection.





5. Remove the valve stem seal.





6. Remove the valve.
^ For component tests for the valve, refer to Cylinder Head Assembly; Testing and Inspection; Procedures; Valve Inspection.
^ For component tests for the cylinder head, refer to Cylinder Head Assembly; Testing and Inspection; Procedures; Cylinder Head Inspection.

Assembly Note





1. Assemble in reverse order of disassembly.
1. Lubricate the valve stem and the valve stem seal with clean engine oil.