Valve Cover: Service and Repair
ROCKER COVERExploded View EM-44:
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove intake manifold collectors (upper and lower) with power tool.
2. Separate engine harness removing their brackets from rocker covers.
3. Remove ignition coil.
4. Remove PCV hoses from rocker covers.
5. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure (with power tool).
6. Use scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1).
INSTALLATION
1. Apply liquid gasket of 3.0 mm (0.12 in) diameter to position shown in the figure [both edges of camshaft bracket (No. 1)] (on both banks). Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-46, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS". Service and Repair
^ First, apply it to engine longitudinal direction [5.0 mm (0.197 in) + 5.0 mm (0.197 in) side in figure].
2. Install rocker cover.
^ Check if rocker cover gasket is not dropped from installation groove of rocker cover.
3. Tighten bolts in two steps separately in numerical order as shown in the figure.
1st step: 0.96 - 2.96 Nm (0.10 - 0.30 kg-m, 9 - 26 in-lb)
2nd step: 7.33 - 9.33 Nm (0.75 - 0.95 kg-m, 65 - 82 in-lb)
4. Install PCV hose.
^ Insert PCV hose by 25 to 30 mm (0.98 to 1.18 in) from connector end.
^ When installing, be careful not to twist or come in contact with other parts.
^ Install PCV hose between right and left rocker covers with its identification paint facing upward (right rocker cover side).
5. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.