Camshaft Cover Replacement (Rear)

Camshaft Cover Replacement (Rear)

Removal Procedure






1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the intake plenum. Refer to Intake Plenum Replacement Intake Plenum Replacement.
3. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement Intake Manifold and Manifold Spacer Replacement.
4. Remove the ignition module.
5. Remove the knock sensor wire harness.






6. Remove the lift bracket.
7. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
8. Remove the camshaft cover.






9. Remove the camshaft cover seals.

Important: Ensure all 8 sealing O-rings are accounted for. The O-rings may stick to the camshaft bearing caps or they may fall into the oil pan.

10. Clean the camshaft cover.
11. Clean all of the sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure






1. Lightly coat the new seals, including the O-rings, with engine oil prior to installation to assist in holding the O-ring seals to the valve cover.






2. Install the camshaft cover seals.
3. Apply a thin coat of LOCTITE 5900 or equivalent at the front and back of the camshaft cover as shown in the figure as the shaded areas.






4. Install the camshaft cover to the cylinder head.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the camshaft cover bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb in).

6. Install the lift bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the engine lift bracket bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb in).






7. Install the ignition module.

Tighten
Tighten the ignition module bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb in).

8. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement Intake Manifold and Manifold Spacer Replacement.
9. Install the intake plenum. Refer to Intake Plenum Replacement Intake Plenum Replacement.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).

11. Start the engine and inspect for oil leaks.