Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION: The new design cylinder head gasket and cylinder head bolts are uniquely different from the production and previously designed parts. Because of this difference, the new cylinder head bolts (F3ZZ-6065-A) are the only bolts that can be used with the new cylinder head gasket (F3ZZ-6051-C). If a previously released cylinder head gasket is to be used, or if cylinder head bolts are not available for use with the new head gasket (F3ZZ-6051-C), the previously released cylinder head gasket and cylinder head bolts must be used. Failure to properly torque the cylinder head gasket can lead to an improper sealing surface, which can result in a leaking condition and broken bolts.

1. Drain cooling system.
2. Remove air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove two heater hose retaining screws to rocker cover.
4. Remove spark plugs.
5. Remove engine and alternator wiring harnesses.
6. Remove spark plug wire harnesses.
7. Disconnect the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) at exhaust manifold.
8. Disconnect required vacuum hoses.
9. Remove dipstick tube and bracket.
10. Remove rocker cover retaining bolts and remove cover.
11. Remove intake manifold retaining bolts.
12. Loosen alternator retaining bolts and remove belt from the pulley. Remove alternator mounting bracket retaining bolts to the head.
13. Disconnect upper radiator hose at both ends and remove from vehicle.
14. Remove timing belt cover bolt and remove cover. Move power steering pump bracket.
15. Loosen timing belt idler retaining bolts. Position idler in the unloaded position and tighten the retaining bolts.
16. Remove timing belt from the cam pulley and auxiliary pulley.
17. Remove four nuts and/or stud bolts retaining heat stove to exhaust manifold.
18. Remove the eight exhaust manifold retaining bolts.
19. Remove the cam belt idler and two bracket bolts.
20. Remove cam belt idler spring stop from the cylinder head.
21. Remove cylinder head retaining bolts.
22. Remove the cylinder head.
23. Clean cylinder head gasket surface at the block.
24. Clean intake manifold gasket surface at the intake manifold.
25. Clean exhaust manifold gasket surface at the exhaust manifold.
26. Clean exhaust manifold gasket surface at the cylinder head.
27. Clean cylinder head gasket surface at the cylinder head.
28. Clean intake manifold gasket surface at the cylinder head.
29. Blow oil out of the cylinder head bolt block holes.
30. Clean rocker cover gasket surface on the head.
31. Check cylinder head for flatness.