9. REMOVE BEARING CAPS AND CAMSHAFTS (a) Loosen each bearing cap bolt a little at a time and in the sequence shown in the figure. (b) Remove the camshaft bearing caps, oil seal and camshaft. 10. REMOVE VALVE LIFTERS WITH SHIMS HINT: Arrange the valve lifters and shims in order. 11. REMOVE VALVES (a) Using SST, press the valve spring and remove the two keepers. SST 09202-70010 (b) Remove the spring retainer, valve spring, seat and valve. (c) Pry out the oil seal. HINT: Arrange the valves, spring seats, valve springs and retainers in correct order. INSPECTION, CLEANING AND REPAIR OF CYLINDER HEAD COMPONENTS 1. CLEAN TOP OF PISTONS AND TOP OF CYLINDER BLOCK (a) Turn the crankshaft and bring each piston to top dead center. Using a gasket scraper, remove all the carbon from the piston tops. (b) Using a gasket scraper, remove all gasket material from the top of the block. Blow carbon and oil from the bolt holes. CAUTION: Protect your eyes when using compressed air. 2. REMOVE GASKET MATERIAL Using a gasket scraper, remove all gasket material from the head and manifold surfaces. NOTICE: Be careful not to scratch the surfaces.