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Rocker Arm Assembly Covers: Installation

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NOTE: Do not allow the RTV sealant to enter any blind threaded hole. RTV sealant that is allowed to enter a blind threaded hole can cause hydraulic lock of the fastener when the fastener is tightened. Hydraulic lock of a fastener can lead to damage to the fastener and/or the components. Hydraulic lock of a fastener can also prevent the proper clamping loads to be obtained when the fastener is tightened. Improper clamping loads can prevent proper sealing of the components allowing leakage to occur. Preventing proper fastener tightening can allow the components to loosen or separate leading to extensive engine damage.
NOTE: Apply a 3/16-5/16" (5-8 mm) bead of RTV sealant to the valve rocker arm cover. The sealant should be applied such as that it follows and overlaps the stepped ridge. This will distribute the RTV on both the upper and lower levels of the step. When the valve rocker arm cover is fastened to the cylinder head, the RTV should flow on both the valve rocker arm cover and the cylinder head sealing surfaces. The sealer must be wet to the touch when the bolts are tightened to specifications.
  1. Apply the RTV sealant GM P/N 12346286 to the valve rocker arm covers. Install the valve rocker arm cover to the cylinder head.
  2. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts. Tighten the bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install the fuel injection lines and clips.
  3. On left side valve cover, install the shift cable bracket and shield. Tighten bracket bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. Install the right side lower intake manifold or left side lower intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLDS .
  5. Connect the battery negative cables from the batteries and tighten cables to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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