Steps 32-74

32. Remove the LH exhaust manifold.
- Remove four bolts.
- Remove two stud bolts.





33. Remove and discard the LH exhaust manifold gasket.





34. Disconnect and remove the RH spark plug wires.





35. Remove the bolts and the RH exhaust manifold heat shield.





36. Remove the bolts and the RH exhaust manifold.





37. Remove and discard the RH exhaust manifold gasket.





38. Remove the RH valve rocker arm cover.
- Remove three stud bolts.
- Remove five bolts.





39. Remove the LH valve rocker arm cover.
- Remove six stud bolts.
- Remove two bolts.





40. Remove the rocker arms and push rods.





41. Remove the bolts and the lower intake manifold.





42. Remove and discard the lower intake manifold gaskets.





43. Remove the bolts and the crankshaft pulley.





44. Remove the crankshaft damper bolt.





45. Remove the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.





46. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft damper.





47. Remove the oil filter.





48. Remove the bolts and the valve tappet guide plate retainer.





49. Remove the valve tappet guide plates.





50. NOTE: The valve tappets are positional. Identify each valve tappet for installation in the original position.

Remove the valve tappets.
51. Remove the camshaft synchronizer.





52. Remove the bolts and the oil pan.





53. Remove and discard the oil pan gasket.





54. Remove the seven nuts and the oil pan baffle.





55. Remove the bolts and the engine front cover.





56. Remove the engine front cover gasket.





57. Remove the bolts and the RH cylinder head.
- Discard the bolts.





58. Remove the bolts and the LH cylinder head.
- Discard the bolts.





59. Remove and discard both cylinder head gaskets.





60. Align the timing marks.





61. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolt.





62. Remove the timing sprockets and the timing chain as an assembly.





63. Remove the bolts and the camshaft thrust plate.





64. Remove the camshaft.





65. If required, remove the camshaft bearings.





66. Remove the bolt and the oil pump.





67. NOTE: Before removing the piston and connecting rod assemblies, inspect the top of the cylinder bores. If required, remove the cylinder ridge.

Remove the piston and connecting rod assemblies one at a time.
- Remove the connecting rod nuts in pairs.
- Remove the connecting rod cap.
- Remove the piston and connecting rod assembly.





68. Remove the eight main bearing cap bolts.





69. Remove the main bearing caps.





70. Remove the crankshaft lower main bearings.





71. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.





72. Remove the crankshaft.





73. Remove the crankshaft upper main bearings.
74. Clean all mating and sealing surfaces of gasket material and debris.