Right Side
REMOVAL1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair
3. Remove the rear generator brace. See Starting and Charging.
4. Remove the right (rear) spark plug wires. See Powertrain Management.
5. Remove the fuel injector sight shield bracket. See Powertrain Management.
6. Remove the right (rear) engine lift bracket.
7. Remove the right (rear) valve rocker arm cover bolts.
NOTE: If the valve rocker arm cover adheres to the cylinder head, remove the valve rocker arm cover by bumping the end of the valve rocker arm cover with the palm of your hand or a soft rubber mallet.
8. Remove the right (rear) valve rocker arm cover.
9. Remove the right (rear) valve rocker arm cover gasket.
10. Clean the sealing surface on the cylinder head and the valve rocker arm cover with a degreaser.
11. Clean the valve rocker arm cover bolts of all thread locking adhesive.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the new valve rocker arm cover gasket. Ensure that the valve rocker arm cover gasket is seated properly in the valve rocker arm cover groove.
2. Install the right (rear) valve rocker arm cover.
3. Apply thread lock compound GM P/N 1234593 or equivalent to the valve rocker arm cover bolt threads.
4. Install the right (rear) valve rocker arm cover bolts. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
5. Install the right (rear) engine lift bracket to the exhaust manifold studs.
6. Install the right (rear) engine lift bracket bolt and nut. Tighten the bolt and nut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket to the exhaust manifold studs.
8. Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket nuts. Tighten the nuts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the right (rear) spark plug wires. See Powertrain Management.
10. Install the rear generator brace. See Starting and Charging.
11. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair
12. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.
13. Check for proper fluid levels.
14. Check for oil leaks.