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Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Right)



Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right
Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
3. Remove the drive belt tensioner.
4. Remove the right spark plug wires from the right spark plugs.
5. Remove the fuel injector sight shield bracket nuts (2).
6. Remove the fuel injector sight shield bracket (1).





7. Remove the right engine lift bracket bolt (2) and the nut (3) from the engine lift bracket.
8. Remove the right engine lift bracket (1) from the exhaust manifold.





9. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.

10. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover.

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.

11. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover gasket.
12. Clean the valve rocker arm cover gasket mating surfaces.
13. Clean the valve rocker arm cover bolts of all thread locking adhesive.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the new valve rocker arm cover gasket.

Important: Ensure 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 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or equivalent to the valve rocker arm cover bolt threads.

4. Install the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.






5. Install the right engine lift bracket (1) to the exhaust manifold.
6. Install the right engine lift bracket bolt (2) and the nut (3).
Tighten the bolt and the nut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





7. Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket to the exhaust manifold.
8. Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the right spark plug wires to the right spark plugs.
10. Install the drive belt tensioner.
11. Install the fuel injector sight shield.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.
13. Check and fill the crankcase as necessary.
14. Inspect for oil leaks.
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