Section 01 ENGINES (1503 4-TEC)
Subsection 06 (CYLINDER HEAD)
CYLINDER HEAD
Removal
Lock crankshaft with crankshaft locking tool
(P/N 529 035 821), refer to CYLINDER BLOCK
section.
Drain coolant (refer to appropriate VEHICLE SHOP
MANUAL).
Disconnect coolant temperature and camshaft po-
sition sensors (CTS and CAPS).
Remove:
– exhaust manifold (refer to EXHAUST MANI-
FOLD elsewhere in this section)
– engine hoses
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TYPICAL
1. Coolant hose
2. TOPS ventilation hose
– chain tensioner (refer to CYLINDER BLOCK
section)
– valve cover shield (see VALVE COVER RE-
MOVAL above)
– camshaft timing gear
– cylinder head screws M6 no. 16
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1. Cylinder head screws M6
– cylinder head screws M11 no. 17 retaining
cylinder head to cylinder block.
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1. Cylinder head screws M11
Pull up cylinder head no. 18.
Remove gasket no. 19.
Cleaning
Remove carbon deposits from combustion cham-
ber, exhaust port and piston top.
Inspection
Check for cracks between valve seats, if so, re-
place cylinder head.
Check mating surface between cylinder and cylin-
der head for contamination. If so, clean both sur-
faces.
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