V70 2.4 L5-2.4L VIN 61 B5244S (2001)
Remove the screws holding the cylinder head on the cylinder block. Start at the sides and work alternately towards the center.
Get help to lift off the cylinder head.
Note! Work very carefully to avoid damaging the contact faces.
When replacing or working on the cylinder head
Remove
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the thermostat housing
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the heat deflector plate above the manifold
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the manifold and gaskets.
Note! Work very carefully to avoid damaging the contact faces.
Cleaning
Cleaning the gasket faces
Clean the gasket faces for:
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the manifold. Check that the studs are tightened
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the coolant bypass channel
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the thermostat housing
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the intake manifold
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the cylinder block
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camshaft cover.
Blow the oil ducts clean.
Note! Use a razor blade or a gasket scraper and gasket solvent P/N 1161 440.
Warning! When using gasket solvent, work shall be done in a fume hood or by an air extractor!
Installing the cylinder head
Note! To ensure that there is no exhaust leakage, see: Flanged joint, assembling See: Exhaust System/Exhaust Pipe/Service and Repair/Flanged
Joint, Assembling.