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Cylinder Head: Removal

  1. Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY, GAS, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
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    Remove the engine cover (2).

  3. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL  .
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  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  5. Remove retainers (1) and the belly pan.
  6. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    CAUTION:

    When separating the catalytic converters from the manifolds, disconnect the oxygen sensor connectors. Allowing the catalytic converters to hang from the oxygen sensor wires damages the harness or sensors.

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    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

  7. Disconnect all oxygen sensor wire harness connectors (2).
  8. Saturate all exhaust bolts and nuts (3) with Mopar® Rust Penetrant. Allow five minutes for penetration.
  9. Remove nuts (3) and separate the catalytic converters (4) from the exhaust manifolds.
  10. Remove support and lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove the serpentine belt. Refer to 5.7L/6.4L ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING, REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL  .
  13. If removing the right cylinder head, remove nut and the oil dip stick tube.
    CAUTION:

    Pushrods and rocker arm assemblies must be installed in their original locations or engine damage could result.

    NOTE:

    Make sure to identify the original location of the rocker arms and push rods for correct assembly.

  14. Remove the rocker arms and push rods. Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, REMOVAL  .
    Fig 1: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
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    NOTE:

    It is not necessary to remove the exhaust manifolds to remove the cylinder heads.

  15. Using the sequence shown, remove the cylinder head bolts and remove the cylinder head(s).
  16. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
  17. Inspect and clean the cylinder head (2) mating surface.
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  18. If necessary, remove bolts and the manifold (2).