Place a machinist’s straight edge across the gasket mating surface. Using feeler gauges,
determine
the clearance at the center of the machinist’s straight edge and across the
cylinder head at several points. Check along the centerline and diagonally on the head
surface. If the warpage exceeds 0.003 in. (0.076 mm) within a 6.0 in. (15.2 cm) span, or
0.006 in. (0.152 mm) over the total length of the head, the cylinder head must be
resurfaced. After resurfacing the heads of a V-type engine, the intake manifold flange
surface should be checked, and if necessary, milled proportionally to allow for the change
in its mounting position.
Cracks & Physical Damage
Check the cylinder head for cracks in the spark plug holes, valve ports, exterior surface, or
in the valve spring/rocker arm area. Check the exhaust seat/port first as this becomes the
hottest area on a cylinder head.
Some reliable methods for finding cracks include Magnaflux®, (a magnetic process) or
Zyglo®, (a dye penetrant). Magnaflux is used only on ferrous metal (cast iron) cylinder
heads. Zyglo is a method that uses a spray on fluorescent mixture along with a black light
to reveal the cracks and is suitable for aluminum cylinder heads
Check for physical damage such as a broken mounting ear from dropping the head or a
bent or broken stud and/or bolt. These defects should be repaired or the head should be
replaced.
Camshaft & Followers
Refinishing & Repairing
Valves
Any valves that were not replaced should be refaced and the tips ground flat. If the valves
are in extremely good condition, as well as the valve seats and guides, they may be
lapped in without performing machine work.
It is recommended to lap the valves even after machine work has been performed and/or
new valves are used. This ensures a positive seal between the valve and seat.
Summary of Contents for TrailBlazer
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Page 26: ...Fig 3 Typical body and undervehicle maintenance locations Refer to chart for descriptions ...
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Page 175: ...Spring free length check Valve spring squareness check ...
Page 192: ...Front of piston mark ...
Page 361: ...5 3L Engine Except Saab Underhood Fuse Block 2003 2005 Early Production ...
Page 469: ...Removing the outer band from the CV boot Removing the inner band from the CV boot ...
Page 470: ...Removing the CV boot from the joint housing Clean the CV joint housing prior to removing boot ...
Page 471: ...Removing the CV joint housing assembly Removing the CV joint ...
Page 472: ...Inspecting the CV joint housing Removing the CV joint outer snap ring ...
Page 473: ...Checking the CV joint snap ring for wear CV joint snap ring typical ...
Page 474: ...Removing the CV joint assembly Removing the CV joint inner snap ring ...
Page 475: ...Installing the CV joint assembly typical ...
Page 553: ...9 Torque the lug nuts to specification 10 Lower the vehicle ...
Page 556: ...Toe in Frame Misalignment Frame misalignment ...
Page 588: ...Bleeding caliper ...
Page 624: ...Manifold gauge set components Refrigerant recovery recycling station ...
Page 676: ...A C Specifications ...
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