Removal and Installation

Rocker Cover: Removal and Installation

Removal

1) Remove intake manifold. Refer to [Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants] Intake Manifold Removal and Installation.
2) Disconnect PCV hose from rocker cover.
3) Remove ignition coils. Refer to Removal and Installation.
4) Remove PCV valve and O-ring from rocker cover, if necessary.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.

5) Remove oil filler cap from rocker cover, if necessary.
6) Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown.





7) Remove rocker cover gasket from rocker cover.
8) Use scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1).

CAUTION:
Do not scratch or damage the mating surface when cleaning off old liquid gasket.

Installation

1) Apply liquid gasket using Tool to joint of rocker cover, cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1) as follows:











Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants.
a) Apply liquid gasket to joint part of camshaft bracket (a) (No. 1) and cylinder head.
b) Apply liquid gasket (b) 90° to figure (a).
2) Install new rocker cover gasket to rocker cover.
3) Install rocker cover.
- Check to be sure rocker cover gasket is not dropped from installation groove of rocker cover.
4) Tighten bolts in two steps in numerical order as shown.











5) Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.