SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
5.0l / 305 cid / 5.7l / 350 cid ENGINES
5.
Install valve locks (Quicksilver Needle Bearing Assembly Lubricant may be used to hold
them in place) and slowly release tool, making sure locks seat properly in upper grooves
of valve stem.
b
a
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a - Valve Spring Compressor (J-5892)
b - Rocker Arm Nut
6.
7.
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9.
Install push rods and rocker arm assemblies.
Adjust valves as outlined under “Valve Adjustment - Engine Stopped.”
Install rocker arm cover [torque to 90 lb-in. (10 Nm)].
Install spark plug [torque to 15 lb-ft (20 Nm)].
Cylinder Head
Removal
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Drain engine cooling system.
Remove exhaust manifolds.
Remove intake manifold.
Remove rocker arm covers.
Remove rocker arm assemblies and push rods (keep in order for reassembly in their
original locations).
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7.
8.
Remove any components attached to front or rear of cylinder head.
Remove spark plugs.
Remove head bolts.
CAUTION
The head gasket may be holding cylinder head to block. Use care when prying off
cylinder heads. DO NOT damage gasket surfaces. DO NOT drop cylinder heads.
9.
Place cylinder head on wooden blocks to prevent damage to gasket surfaces.
Cleaning and Inspection
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2.
3.
4.
Clean gasket material and sealer from engine block and cylinder heads.
Inspect sealing surfaces for deep nicks and scratches.
Inspect for corrosion around cooling passages.
Clean head bolt threads and engine block bolt hole threads, making sure no dirt, old oil
or coolant remain.
Index
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