Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation hose from the valve rocker arm cover.




4. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) gage sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the ECT gage sensor connector from the bracket.
6. Remove the spark plug wires for the left side of the engine from the distributor cap.
7. Remove the air conditioning compressor discharge hose, if equipped.
8. Remove the air conditioning compressor suction hose, if equipped.




9. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.




10. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.

Installation Procedure





Important: Do not reuse the valve cover gasket or the valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets.

1. Install the NEW valve rocker arm cover gasket into the groove of the valve rocker arm cover.
2. Install the NEW valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets into the valve rocker arm cover.




3. Install the valve rocker arm cover onto the cylinder head.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

5. Install the air conditioning compressor discharge hose, if equipped.
6. Install the air conditioning compressor suction hose, if equipped.




7. Connect the spark plug wires to the distributor cap.
8. Install the ECT gage sensor electrical connector to the bracket.
9. Connect the ECT gage sensor electrical connector.




10. Install the PCV hose to the valve rocker arm cover.
11. Install the engine cover.
12. Install the air cleaner assembly.