69. Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection

Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection

Cleaning Procedure

1. Clean the camshaft cover in solvent.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).

2. Dry the camshaft cover with compressed air.

Inspection Procedure

1. Inspect the camshaft cover for the following:

* Dent or damage to the exterior of the camshaft cover
A dented or damaged cover may:

- Leak oil
- Effect crankcase ventilation
- Interfere with the camshafts
- Interfere with the ignition module sealing
- Allow water or condensation to enter the engine

* Damaged camshaft cover bolts
* Damage or cracking to the camshaft cover bolt grommets
* Restrictions to the ventilation system passages
* Damaged, loose or missing baffle
* Damaged, loose or missing baffle fasteners
* Damage to the oil fill hole in the left camshaft cover
* Damage or cracking to the PCV grommet in the left camshaft cover
* Damage to the ventilation hose nipple in the right camshaft cover
* Damaged threaded holes for the following:

- Baffle
- Ignition module
- Wiring harness retainer
- Fuel injector sight shield bracket in the right camshaft cover

* Damage or warped seal groove for the following:

- Camshaft cover seal
- Spark plug port seals

2. Repair or replace the camshaft cover as necessary.