Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Left)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct from the throttle body. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
2. Partially drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
3. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement (2.2L, RWD Pickup) or Radiator Hose Replacement (4.3L) in Cooling System.
4. Remove the PCV valve hose assembly from the valve rocker arm cover.





5. Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.





6. Remove the spark plug wire harness retainer from the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve inlet pipe.
7. Remove the clamp bolt for the EGR valve inlet pipe.
8. Remove the EGR valve inlet pipe from the intake and the exhaust manifolds.

Important: A/C compressor and bracket removal is not necessary.

9. Remove the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Left).
10. Clean all sealing surfaces and the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Left).
2. Install the EGR valve inlet pipe to the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold.

2.1. Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe intake manifold nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
2.2. Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe exhaust manifold nut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
2.3. Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe clamp bolt 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

3. Install the spark plug wire harness retainer on the EGR valve inlet pipe.





4. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement (2.2L, RWD Pickup) or Radiator Hose Replacement (4.3L) in Cooling System.
5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
6. Install the PCV valve hose assembly to the valve rocker arm cover.





7. Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector.
8. Install the air cleaner outlet duct to the throttle body. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.