Note: The cylinder head bolts are torque to yield bolts and are single use only fasteners.
- Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts (1) 10 places, (2) 5 places.
Discard the bolts.
Caution: After removal, place the cylinder head on 2 wood blocks in order to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.
- Remove the cylinder head (3).
- Remove the cylinder head gasket (1).
Discard the gasket.
- Clean and inspect the cylinder head and the cylinder block sealing surfaces. Refer to
Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection and
Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection.
- If necessary, disassemble the cylinder head. Refer to
Cylinder Head Disassemble.