Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Right)
Removal Procedure^ Tools Required
- J 41131 Engine Tilt Strap
1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement.
3. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement.
4. Remove the tensioner bracket. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement.
5. Rotate the engine for access:
5.1. Disconnect the throttle body air inlet duct.
5.2. Remove the engine mount strut bolts. Rotate the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Left) or Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Right).
5.3. Apply the parking brake.
5.4. Put the transaxle in Neutral.
5.5. Install the J 41131.
5.6. Rotate the engine forward for component access.
6. Disconnect the right spark plug wires. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement.
7. Remove the EVAP purge solenoid and the brace. Refer to EVAP Canister Purge Valve Replacement.
8. Remove the fuel injector sight shield bracket.
9. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.
Important: 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.
10. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover.
11. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover gasket.
12. Clean the sealing surface on the cylinder head and the valve rocker arm cover with a degreaser.
13. Clean the valve rocker arm cover bolts of all thread locking adhesive.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the new valve rocker arm cover gasket. Make sure that the valve rocker arm cover gasket is seated properly in the valve rocker arm cover groove.
2. Install the right valve rocker arm cover.
3. Apply thread lock compound GM P/N 1234593 or equivalent to the valve rocker arm cover bolt threads.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. install the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.
^ Tighten the right valve rocker arm cover bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
5. Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket to the exhaust manifold studs.
6. Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket nuts.
^ Tighten the fuel injector sight shield bracket nuts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the EVAP purge solenoid and the brace. Refer to EVAP Canister Purge Valve Replacement.
8. Install the right spark plug wires. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement.
9. Return the engine to the proper position:
9.1. Carefully release the J41131. Carefully return the engine to the proper position.
9.2. Put the transaxle in Park.
9.3. Release the parking brake.
9.4. Install the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Left) or Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Right).
9.5. Connect the throttle body air inlet duct.
10. Install the tensioner bracket. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement.
11. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement.
12. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement.
13. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure.
14. Check for proper fluid levels.
15. Check for oil leaks.