79. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left

Important: All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.

DO NOT reuse the valve rocker arm cover gasket.
The valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets may be reused.





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. Install the ignition coils, wire harness, and bolts onto the mounting bracket.
- Tighten the ignition coil bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).





5. Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 or equivalent to the threads of the bracket bolts.
6. Install the ignition coils and bracket assembly and bolts onto the rocker cover.
- Tighten the ignition coil bracket bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
7. Install the crankcase ventilation hose.