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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Camaro 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.8L 🢒 Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation Left Side


    Object Number: 35819 Size: SH
  1. Install NEW valve rocker arm cover grommets and valve rocker arm cover bolts if they are serviced with the grommet.
  2. Install NEW valve rocker arm cover gasket.
  3. Install the valve rocker arm cover.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. If reusing bolts that are not fastened to the NEW grommets, apply GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) threadlocker or the equivalent to threads and install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation Right Side


    Object Number: 63414 Size: SH
  1. Install NEW valve rocker arm cover grommets and valve rocker arm cover bolts if they are serviced with the grommet.
  2. Install NEW valve rocker arm cover gasket.
  3. Install the valve rocker arm cover.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. If reusing bolts that are not fastened to the NEW grommets, apply GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) threadlocker or the equivalent to threads and install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).