Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26 - 3.8L) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4 - 5.3L) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair) .




3. Remove the left engine lift bracket bolt and nut from the engine lift bracket.
4. Remove the left engine lift bracket from the exhaust manifold.
5. Remove the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the left spark plug wires from the left spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Remove the left spark plug wire cover from the left valve rocker arm cover.




8. Remove the left 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 palm of hand or with a soft rubber mallet.


9. Remove the left valve rocker arm cover.
10. Remove the left valve rocker arm cover gasket.
11. Clean the valve rocker arm mating surfaces.
12. 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 valve rocker arm cover gasket is seated properly in the valve rocker arm cover groove.
2. Install the left valve rocker arm cover.
3. Apply thread lock 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 left valve rocker arm cover bolts.

Tighten the left valve rocker arm cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Install the left spark plug wire cover to the left valve rocker arm cover.
6. Install the left spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Install the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) .




8. Install the left engine lift bracket to the exhaust manifold.
9. Install the left engine lift bracket bolt and the nut.

Tighten the engine lift bracket bolt and the nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

10. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair) .
11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26 - 3.8L) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4 - 5.3L) (Service and Repair) .
12. Check and fill the crankcase as necessary.
13. Inspect for oil leaks.