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ENGINE - V8

12-2-86 OVERHAUL

5. Rotate engine crankshaft pulley anti-clockwise 

to align the 45

°

 before TDC timing mark.

NOTE: Raise timing chain and hold under 
tension while turning crankshaft pulley.

6. Remove LRT-12-223/6LRT-12-223/5LRT-

12-223/3 and LRT-12-223/4 from LH cylinder 
head camshafts.

7. Remove bolt securing LH timing chain guide 

rail to LH cylinder head.

Disassembly

1. Working in the sequence shown, progressively 

loosen 10 cylinder head bolts.

2. Discard 10 cylinder head bolts and remove 10 

cylinder head bolt washers.

3. With assistance, remove cylinder head 

assembly.

4. Discard cylinder head gasket.

5. Discard 'O' ring from cylinder block to LH 

cylinder head mating face.

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