51. Camshaft Cover Clean and Inspect

Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection

Cleaning Procedure
1. Clean the camshaft cover in solvent.

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Dry the camshaft cover with compressed air.

Inspection Procedure
1. Inspect the camshaft cover for the following:
- Dent or damage to the exterior of the camshaft cover
A dented or damaged cover may:
- Leak oil
- Effect crankcase ventilation
- Interfere with the camshafts
- Interfere with the ignition module sealing
- Allow water or condensation to enter the engine
- Damaged camshaft cover bolts
- Damage or cracking to the camshaft cover bolt grommets
- Restrictions to the ventilation system passages
- Damaged, loose or missing baffle
- Damaged, loose or missing baffle fasteners
- Damage to the oil fill hole in the left camshaft cover
- Damage or cracking to the PCV grommet in the left camshaft cover
- Damage to the ventilation hose nipple in the right camshaft cover
- Damaged threaded holes.
- Damage or warped seal grooves.
2. Repair or replace the camshaft cover as necessary.