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5-8 ENGINE TOP END
Cylinder Head
Cylinder Head Assembly Removal
• Remove:
Inlet Manifold (see Inlet Manifold Removal in the Fuel
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System chapter)
Spark Plugs (see Spark Plug Removal in the Electrical
System chapter)
Unscrew the rocker cover bolts in the order shown [1 to
5].
Remove the cover [A] and the gasket.
removing the #1, #2 cylinder head, set each pis• When
ton at the top dead center (T.D.C) [A] of the compression
stroke.
• Remove:
Rocker Arm (see Valve Mechanism Removal/Installa•
tion)
Push Rod (see Push Rod Removal)
Rocker Arm Bracket (see Valve Mechanism Removal/Installation)
Loosen the cylinder head bolts 1/4 turn in the sequence
as shown in the figure.
CAUTION
If the above procedure is not followed, the cylinder
head may be warped during removal.
the sequence until all bolts are removed and lift
• Repeat
off the cylinder head assembly.
NOTE
○Mark the push rods and rocker arms so they can be
installed in their original position during assembly.
Cylinder Head Assembly Installation
the mating surfaces of the cylinder heads and cylin• Clean
ders.
the gaskets with new ones.
• Replace
• Install the dowel pins [A]