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D.  Remove intake camshaft from LH cylinder head
(a)  Remove the bearing cap second from the front.
(b)  Set the timing mark (1 dot mark) of the camshaft drive gearat approx. 60  angle by turning th

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(d)  Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(e)  Remove the following parts:(1) Wave washer
(2) Camshaft sub±gear
(3)  Camshaft gear spring
HINT: Arrange the camshaft sub±gears and gear spri

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40. DISCONNECT MAIN HEATED OXYGEN SENSORCONNECTORS
Disconnect  the RH and LH oxygen sensor connectors.
41.  REMOVE CYLINDER HEADS
(a)  Uniformly loosen the ten cylinder head bolts one  side of each
c

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(b)  Lift the cylinder head from the dowels on the cylinder block,and place the 2 cylinder heads on wooden blocks on a bench.
HINT: If the cylinder head is off, pry between the cylinder
head and cyli

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(b)  Remove the main heated oxygen sensor.
(c)  Remove the 8 nuts, exhaust manifold and gasket.
EG11C±06
CYLINDER HEAD DISASSEMBLY
(See Components for Removal and Installation)
1.  REMOVE VALVE LIFT

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(b)  Remove the following parts:(1) Spring retainer
(2) Valve spring
(3) Valve
(4) Spring seat
HINT: Arrange the valves, valve springs, spring seats and
spring retainers incorrect order.
(c)  Using n

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EG1KM±02
CYLINDER HEAD COMPONENTS
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
1.  CLEAN TOP SURFACES OF PISTONS AND CYLINDERBLOCK
(a)  Turn the crankshaft, and bring each piston to top dead center (TDC). Using a gasket s

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D.  Clean cylinder headUsing a soft brush and solvent, thoroughly clean the cylinder
head.
3. INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD
A.  Inspect for flatness Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure