GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 8062 (KM-348) Valve Spring Compressor - Head Off
    • KM-653-A Adapter

Disassembly Procedure


    Object Number: 1291215  Size: SH
  1. Remove the cylinder head with the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold attached. Refer to Camshaft Replacement.
  2. Remove the coolant temperature sensor (CTS).
  3. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  4. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
  5. Remove the exhaust manifold retaining nuts in the sequence shown.
  6. Remove the exhaust manifold.
  7. Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.
  8. Remove the exhaust manifold studs.

  9. Object Number: 1289655  Size: SH
  10. Remove the thermostat housing mounting bolts.
  11. Remove the thermostat housing assembly.
  12. Remove the fuel rail retaining bolts and the fuel rail assembly.

  13. Object Number: 1291157  Size: SH
  14. Remove the intake manifold retaining nuts and retaining bolts in the sequence shown.
  15. Remove the intake manifold.
  16. Remove the intake manifold studs.

  17. Object Number: 1291244  Size: SH
  18. Remove the direct ignition system (DIS) coil mounting bolts.
  19. Remove the DIS coil with the ignition wires attached.
  20. Remove the DIS coil mounting bracket bolts.
  21. Remove the electrical exhaust gas recirculation (EEGR) valve adapter bolts.
  22. Remove the EEGR valve adapter.
  23. Remove the EEGR valve adapter gasket.
  24. Remove the spark plugs.

  25. Object Number: 1291253  Size: SH
  26. Remove the camshaft cap bolts gradually and in the sequence shown for each camshaft cap.

  27. Object Number: 1289656  Size: SH
  28. Remove the intake camshaft caps. Maintain the correct positions for installation.
  29. Remove the intake camshaft.
  30. Remove the intake valve tappet adjusters.
  31. Remove the exhaust camshaft caps. Maintain the correct positions for installation.
  32. Remove the exhaust camshaft.
  33. Remove the exhaust valve tappet adjusters.

  34. Object Number: 1289657  Size: SH

    Warning: Valve springs can be tightly compressed. Use care when removing the retainers and plugs. Personal injury could result.

  35. Compress the valve springs with the J 8062 and the KM-653-A .
  36. Remove the valve keys.
  37. Remove the J 8062 and KM-653-A .
  38. Remove the valve spring caps.
  39. Remove the valve springs. Maintain the original position of the valve springs for installation.

  40. Object Number: 1289658  Size: SH
  41. Remove the valves. Maintain the original position of the valves for installation.
  42. Remove the valve stem seals.