Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Cadillac Escalade GMT800

Tools Required

1. J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter
2. J 42385-200 Thread Repair Kit

Scheme 197

Scheme 198

Scheme 199

1. Remove the generator bracket. Refer to «GENERATOR (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L ENGINES)»(ref-167903-S07765217872004102500000) in Engine Electrical.
2. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to «Intake Manifold Removal»(ref-180687-S35838617462005072800000) .
3. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to «COOLANT AIR BLEED PIPE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L, AND 6.0L ENGINES)»(ref-180280-S42700300342005072500000) in Engine Cooling.
4. Remove the left exhaust manifold. Refer to «EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT -- LEFT (4.8L, 5.3L, AND 6.0L ENGINES)»(ref-180236-S04584900252005072400000) in Engine Exhaust.
5. Remove the pushrod. Refer to «VALVE ROCKER ARM AND PUSH ROD REPLACEMENT»(ref-180687-S13158626982005072800000) . Important: The cylinder head bolts are NOT reusable.
6. Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts (1, 2, 3). NOTE: After removal, place the cylinder head on two wood blocks to prevent damage to sealing surfaces.
7. Remove the cylinder head.
8. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
9. If required, clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to «Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection»(ref-180687-S29569191662005072800000) .