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(c)  Uniformly loosen and remove the 12 bearing cap boltsin several passes in the sequence shown, and remove
the six bearing caps and camshaft. Remove the intake
and exhaust camshafts.
21. REMOVE CYL

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DISASSEMBLY OF CYLINDER HEAD
(See Components on page EM±35)1. REMOVE VALVE LIFTERS AND SHIMS
HINT: Store the valve lifters and shims in correct order.
2. REMOVE VALVES (a)  Using SST, compress the v

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3. REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS
4. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSORAND SENDER GAUGE
5. REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE BRACKET AND GROUND STRAP
6. REMOVE EGR COOLER
INSPECTION, CLEANING AND REPAIR
OF CYLINDER

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B. Clean combustion chambersUsing a wire brush, remove all the carbon from the combus-
tion chambers.
NOTICE: Be careful not to scratch the cylinder block con-
tact surface.
C. Clean valve guide bush

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B. Inspect for cranksUsing a dye penetrant, check the combustion chamber, in-
take ports, exhaust ports and cylinder block surface for
cracks.
If cracked, replace the cylinder head.
4. CLEAN VALVES (

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6. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE VALVE GUIDE BUSHINGS(a)  Using SST and a hammer, tap out the guide bushing.
SST 09201±70010
(b) Using a caliper gauge, measure the bushing borediameter of the cylinder head.

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(e)  Using a sharp 6 mm reamer, ream the guide bushing toobtain the standard specified clearance (See page
EM±45) between the guide bushing and valve stem.
7.  INSPECT AND GRIND VALVES (a)  Grind th

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8.  INSPECT AND CLEAN VALVE SEATS(a)  Using a 45  carbide cutter, resurface the valve seats.
Remove only enough metal to clean the seats.
(b)  Check the valve seating position.
Apply a thin coat of