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Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection

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CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION .
  1. Clean the valve rocker arm cover in cleaning solvent.
  2. Dry the valve rocker arm cover with compressed air.
  3. Inspect the valve rocker arm cover for the following:
    • Damage to the PCV valve grommet (1)
    • Damage to the bolt holes (2)

      A damaged valve rocker arm cover may interfere with the valve rocker arms.

    • Damage to the exterior of the valve rocker arm cover (3)
    • Gouges or damage to the sealing surface (4)
    • Damage to the oil fill tube grommet (5)
    • Restrictions to the ventilation system passages
    Fig 1: Valve Rocker Arm Cover Inspection Areas
    G01689748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.