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79. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left





Important:
- All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.
- DO NOT use the valve rocker arm cover gasket again.
- The valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets may be used again.
- If the vapor vent grommet has been removed from the valve rocker arm cover, install a NEW vapor vent grommet during assembly.

1. Install a NEW cover gasket (1) into the valve rocker arm cover.





2. Install the valve rocker arm cover onto the cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the cover bolts with grommets.
- Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).





4. Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the threads of the bracket bolts.
5. Install the ignition coils and bracket assembly and bolts.
- Tighten the ignition coil and bracket assembly bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).