Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the right spark plug wires from the right spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement (Service and Repair).
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.

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

Installation Procedure





Important: Ensure that the valve rocker arm cover gasket is seated properly in the valve rocker arm cover groove.


1. Install the new valve rocker arm cover gasket.
2. Install the right valve rocker arm cover.
3. Apply threadlock compound to the valve rocker arm cover bolt threads. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants (Specifications) for the correct part number.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

4. Install the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




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 N.m (22 lb ft).




7. Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket (1) to the exhaust manifold.
8. Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket nuts (2).

Tighten the nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

9. Install the right spark plug wires to the right spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) (Service and Repair).
13. Check and fill the crankcase as necessary.
14. Inspect for oil leaks.