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Right Side - Rear



RIGHT VALVE ROCKER ARM COVER (REAR)






REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Remove the coolant recovery bottle.
3. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
4. Remove the power steering pump.
^ Pull slightly forward of engine.
5. Remove the acoustic engine cover.
6. Remove the canister purge sensor valve from bracket.
7. Remove the power steering pump support brace.
8. Remove the right (rear) spark plug wires.
9. Remove the right (rear) engine lift bracket.
10. Remove the right (rear) valve rocker arm cover bolts.

NOTE: 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 the palm of your hand or a soft rubber mallet.

11. Remove the right (rear) valve rocker arm cover.
12. Remove the right (rear) valve rocker arm cover gasket.
13. Clean the sealing surface on the cylinder head and the valve rocker arm cover with a degreaser.
14. Clean the valve rocker arm cover bolts of all thread locking adhesive.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the new valve rocker arm cover gasket. Ensure that the valve rocker arm cover gasket is seated properly in the valve rocker arm cover groove.
2. Install the right (rear) valve rocker arm cover.
3. Apply thread lock compound GM P/N 1234593 or equivalent to the valve rocker arm cover bolt threads.
4. Install the right (rear) valve rocker arm cover bolts. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
5. Install the right (rear) engine lift bracket to the exhaust manifold studs.
6. Install the right (rear) engine lift bracket bolt and nut. Tighten nuts to 55 Nm (41 lb. ft.).
7. Install the power steering pump support brace.
8. Install the right (rear) spark plug wires.
9. Install the canister purge sensor valve to bracket.
10. Install the power steering pump.
11. Install the serpentine drive belt.
12. Install the coolant recovery bottle.
13. Install the acoustic engine cover.
14. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.
15. Check for proper fluid levels.
16. Check for oil leaks.
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