Removing Cylinder Head Bolt; Removing Cylinder Head Assembly - Mitsubishi L Series Service Manual

DISASSEMBLY OF BASIC ENGINE

1.3 Removing cylinder head bolt

Loosen cylinder head bolts in the numerical order as shown
in the illustration.

1.4 Removing cylinder head assembly

When removing the cylinder head gasket, be careful
not to damage the cylinder head or crankcase surface
by tools such as a screwdriver.
(1) Remove the cylinder head bolt.
(2) Remove the cylinder head assembly by lifting it up.
Note: If the cylinder head assembly cannot be removed due
to crimping of the cylinder head gasket, tap the thick
area on the side of the cylinder head using a plastic
hammer to give a shock.
(3) Remove the gasket from the cylinder head.
Note: If there is a cylinder head problem, check the bolts for
tightness with a torque wrench before removing the
cylinder head bolts.
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Cylinder head bolt (main)
Cylinder head bolt (sub)
Loosening order of cylinder head bolt (L2)
Cylinder head bolt (main)
Cylinder head bolt (sub)
Loosening order of cylinder head bolt (L3)
Removing cylinder head assembly