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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the following subassemblies:
  2. • The right exhaust manifold--Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .
    • The water crossover--Refer to Water Outlet Housing Replacement .
    • The intake manifold--Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
    • The right secondary camshaft drive chain--Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Right Side .
    • The right camshaft--Refer to Camshaft Replacement - Right Side .

    Object Number: 522830  Size: SH
  3. Remove the right cylinder head. Make sure that no dowel guide pins are stuck in the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side .
  4. Disassemble the right cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble .
  5. Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .
  6. Assemble the right cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Assemble .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 522830  Size: SH
  1. Install the right cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side .
  2. Install the following subassemblies:
  3. • The right camshaft--Refer to Camshaft Replacement - Right Side .
    • The right secondary camshaft drive chain--Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Right Side .
    • The intake manifold--Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
    • The water crossover--Refer to Water Outlet Housing Replacement .
    • The right exhaust manifold--Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .