Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Left)

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the left engine sight cover.
2. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (1).
3. Remove the engine wiring harness generator lead nut (3) and lead.





4. Remove the ignition coil assembly.





5. Loosen the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
6. Remove the valve rocker cover.





7. Remove the gasket (1) from the rocker cover. Discard the OLD gasket.

Installation Procedure

Important:
^ All gasket surfaces should be free of oil and other foreign material during assembly.
^ DO NOT reuse the valve rocker arm cover gasket.
^ The valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets may be reused.
^ If the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve grommet has been removed from the rocker arm, install a NEW grommet during assembly.





1. Install a NEW rocker cover gasket (1) into the valve rocker cover lip.





2. Install the valve rocker arm cover.

3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the valve rocker cover bolts.
Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).





4. Install the ignition coil assembly.





5. Connect the generator electrical connector (1).
6. Install the engine wiring harness generator lead and nut (3).
Tighten the engine wiring harness generator lead nut to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
7. Install the left engine sight cover.