Engine Valley Cover Installation
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- Install NEW knock sensor oil seals (520) into the valley cover (555).
Lubricate the seal surfaces with clean engine oil.
- Install the valley cover and NEW gasket.
- Install the valley cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the valley cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the knock sensors.
Tighten: Tighten the knock sensors to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the knock sensor wire harness.
IMPORTANT:
All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.