54. Camshaft Cover Clean and Inspect

Cleaning Procedure
1. Clean the camshaft cover in solvent.

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Dry the camshaft cover with compressed air.

Inspection Procedure
1. Inspect the camshaft cover for the following:
^ Dent or damage to the exterior of the camshaft cover
A dented or damaged cover may:
- Leak oil
- Effect crankcase ventilation
- interfere with the camshafts
- Interfere with the ignition module sealing
- Allow water or condensation to enter the engine
^ Damaged camshaft cover bolts
^ Damage or cracking to the camshaft cover bolt grommets
^ Restrictions to the ventilation system passages
^ Damaged, loose or missing baffle
^ Damaged, loose or missing baffle fasteners
^ Damage to the oil fill hole (left camshaft cover)
^ Damage or cracking to the PCV grommet (left camshaft cover)
^ Damage to the ventilation hose nipple (right camshaft cover)
^ Damaged threaded hole(s) for the following:
- Baffle
- Ignition module
- Wiring harness retainer
- Fuel injector sight shield bracket (right camshaft cover)
^ Damage or warped seal groove for the following:
- Camshaft cover seal
- Spark plug port seal(s)
- Ignition module ground/RF spring port seal
2. Repair or replace the camshaft cover as necessary.