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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Rocker Arm Cover And Gasket
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    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. Fig 2: Valve Rocker Arm Cover (Right)
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  4. Install the valve rocker arm cover onto the cylinder head.
  5. Fig 3: Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts (Right)
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

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

  7. Fig 4: Oil Fill Tube To Oil Fill Tube Lower Support Screw
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  8. Install the oil fill tube in the right valve rocker arm cover.
  9. Install the oil fill tube and bolt to the oil fill tube lower support.

    Tighten:  Tighten the oil fill tube to lower support bolt to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  10. Fig 5: PCV Valve Hose Assembly
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  11. Install the PCV hose in the valve rocker arm cover and to the air inlet duct.
  12. Connect the spark plug wires to the distributor cap.
  13. Position the engine wiring harness.
  14. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
  15. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L.
  16. Reposition the coolant reservoir and install the bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).