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Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side 5.3L

Tools Required

J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 871567  Size: SH
  1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  2. Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
  3. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement .
  4. Remove the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .
  5. Remove the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  6. If equipped, remove the auxiliary air conditioning (A/C) bracket nut (2).
  7. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side .
  8. Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side .
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 871567  Size: SH
  3. If equipped, install the auxiliary A/C bracket nut (2).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  5. Install the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  6. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  7. Install the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .
  8. Install the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement .
  9. Install the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .

Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side 6.0L

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 871567  Size: SH
  1. Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
  2. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .
  4. Remove the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  5. If equipped, remove the auxiliary air conditioning (A/C) bracket nut (2).
  6. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side .
  7. Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side .
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 871567  Size: SH
  3. If equipped, install the auxiliary air conditioning (A/C) bracket nut (2).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  5. Install the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  6. Install the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .
  7. Install the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement .
  8. Install the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .