Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover bolts and cover.




3. Disconnect the breather tube from the valve cover.




4. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.




5. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor connect.




6. Disconnect all of the necessary vacuum lines.
7. Disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.




8. Remove the valve cover bolts.
9. Remove the valve cover.




10. Remove the valve cover gasket from the valve cover.

Installation Procedure




1. Apply a small amount of gasket sealant to the corners of the front camshaft caps and the top of the rear valve cover to cylinder head seal.
2. Install the new valve cover gasket to the valve cover.




3. Install the valve cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the valve cover bolts.

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




5. Connect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.
6. Connect all of the necessary vacuum lines.




7. Connect the CMP sensor connector.




8. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.




9. Connect the breather tube from the valve cover.




10. Install the spark plug cover.
11. Install the spark plug cover bolts.

Tighten the engine cover bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

12. Connect the negative battery cable.