76. Camshaft Cover Clean and Inspect

Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection
Cleaning Procedure
1. Clean the camshaft cover in solvent.

2. Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.

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 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 in the left camshaft cover
^ Damage or cracking to the PCV grommet in the left camshaft cover
^ Damage to the ventilation hose nipple in the right camshaft cover
^ Damaged threaded holes for the following:
^ Baffle
^ Ignition module
^ Wiring harness retainer
^ Fuel injector sight shield bracket in the right camshaft cover
^ Damage or warped seal groove for the following:
^ Camshaft cover seal
^ Spark plug port seals
2. Repair or replace the camshaft cover as necessary.