Cylinder Head: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 2002 Chrysler Intrepid, and 2002 Chrysler Concorde. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before cleaning, check for leaks, damage and cracks.
Clean cylinder head and oil passages.
Check cylinder head for flatness (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Checking Cylinder Head Flatness (Typical)
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Cylinder head must be flat within:

Standard dimension = less than 0.05 mm (0.002 inch.)
Service Limit = 0.2 mm (0.008 inch.)
Grinding Limit = Maximum of 0.2 mm (0.008 inch.) is permitted.

CAUTION: 0.20 mm (0.008 in.) MAX is a combined total dimension of the stock removal limit from cylinder head and block top surface (Deck) together.