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General Motors 5.0 / 5.7 — Cylinder Head Removal - Left

Repair & overhaul

For the General Motors 5.0 / 5.7, from the General Motors service manual.

Before you start

  • After removal, place the cylinder head on two wood blocks to prevent damage.

Procedure

  1. Remove the engine coolant temperature gage sensor.
  2. Remove and discard the spark plugs.
  3. Remove the cylinder head bolts.
  4. Remove the cylinder head.
  5. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
  6. Remove the cylinder head locator dowel pin, if required.

Source: General Motors service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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