Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side
Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side
Tools Required
EN 46101 Spark Plug Tube Seal Guide
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the spark plugs.
2. Remove the upper intake manifold.
3. Remove the right camshaft cover bolts.
4. Remove the right camshaft cover from the right cylinder head.
5. Clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder head and the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection .
6. Install the EN 46101 onto the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.
Installation Procedure
1. Install new camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.
2. Place a bead 8 mm (0.3150 in) in diameter by 4 mm (0.1575 in) in height of RTV sealant, GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent, on the engine front cover split lines (1).
3. Place the right camshaft cover into position onto the right cylinder head.
4. Loosely install the right camshaft cover bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
5. Tighten the right camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown.
Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
6. Install the upper intake manifold.
7. Remove the EN 46101 from the spark plug tubes of the right cylinder head.
8. Install NEW spark plugs into the right cylinder head.