Engine Disassembly (Rev 1/97)
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17. Break each cylinder head bolt loose 1/4 to 1/2 turn in a
crisscross pattern starting at the ends. Then remove the
cylinder head bolts.
Cylinder Head Bolts
18. Remove the cylinder head from the cylinder block.
19. Remove the tappets (valve lifters) and keep them in
order so they will be placed in the same position when
assembled.
NOTE: The tappets can be removed from either the
top or the bottom of the block. If the engine is turned
upside down with the cylinder head off, the lifters may
fall out.
Removing Tappet
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20. Remove the starter mounting flange.
NOTE: The bolts at the bottom of the starter mount-
ing flange, which screw into the oil pan, are longer
than the other bolts that fasten the starter mounting
flange to the engine.
Starter Mounting Flange
21. Remove the rear seal housing.
22. Remove the front crankshaft bolt.
23. Remove the crankshaft pulley by using a suitable
puller.
Removing Crankshaft Pulley
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