Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Camshaft Cover Replacement

^ Tools Required
- SA9127E Gage Bar Set

Removal Procedure





1. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector.
3. Loosen the clamp at the air cleaner assembly.
4. Remove the push-pin attachment from the outlet resonator/duct assembly-to-support bracket.
5. Loosen the clamp at the throttle body assembly.
6. Disconnect the PCV fresh air vent hose at the cam cover.
7. Remove the outlet resonator/duct assembly.





8. Remove the ignition module bolts.
9. Remove the ignition module assembly.
10. Disconnect the coolant degas hose from the fuel rail.
11. Disconnect the degas hose clamp at the cylinder head and position it away from the cam cover assembly.





12. Disconnect the ground strap at the rear of the cam cover assembly.





13. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
14. Disconnect the SA9127E after the pressure has been relieved.





15. Disconnect the fuel rail bracket and bolt at the rear of the cam cover.





16. Caution: Whenever fuel line fittings are loosened or disconnected, wrap a shop cloth around the fitting to collect fuel. Place the cloth in an approved container.

Notice: An open-end wrench must be used to support the fuel line to rail connection during loosening/tightening to avoid damaging the fuel rail assembly.

While supporting the fuel rail assembly with an open end wrench, loosen the transfer line fitting at the fuel rail.
17. Position the fuel line away from the cam cover assembly.





18. Remove the cam cover assembly bolts.
19. Remove the cam cover assembly.

Installation Procedure





1. Visually inspect the camshaft cover gasket for signs of leakage. The camshaft cover gasket is reusable if not damaged.
2. Assemble the camshaft cover and gasket. Use care to make sure the gasket is located in the retaining groove on the camshaft cover.

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

Install the cover on the cylinder head and hand-tighten the bolts.
^ Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





4. Reposition the fuel line assembly.

5. Notice: An open-end wrench must be used to support the fuel line to rail connection during loosening/tightening to avoid damaging the fuel rail assembly.

Install the transfer line fitting to the fuel rail.
^ Tighten the transfer fitting-to-fuel rail to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





6. Connect the fuel rail bracket and bolt to the cylinder head.
^ Tighten the fuel line bracket bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
7. Connect the ground strap to camshaft cover assembly.
^ Tighten the camshaft cover ground strap bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
8. Connect the degas hose and clamp to the cylinder head.
9. Connect the degas hose bracket and bolt to the cylinder head.
^ Tighten the coolant pipe bracket bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





10. Install the ignition module assembly to cam cover and hand tighten the retaining bolts.
^ Tighten the ignition module-to-camshaft cover bolts to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).





11. Install the outlet resonator/duct assembly into position.
12. Connect the PCV fresh air vent hose assembly.
13. Tighten the clamp at the throttle body assembly.
14. Position the outlet resonator/duct assembly up with support bracket and install the push-pin.
15. Tighten the clamp at the air cleaner assembly.
16. Connect the intake air temperature (IAT) connector.
17. Install the air cleaner outlet duct assembly.
18. Connect the negative battery cable.