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Valve Cover - RH

Valve Cover - RH

Special Tool(s):








Removal and Installation

All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
3. Remove the engine cover.
4. Remove the cooling fan stator. For additional information, refer to Cooling System.

Vehicles with dual generator





5. Remove the accessory drive belt.





6. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





7. Remove the accessory drive belt.





8. Remove the 3 bolts, bracket and accessory drive belt idler pulley.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





9. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





10. Disconnect the generator electrical connector and the B+ wire.
^ To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).





11. Remove the bolts and the generator with mounting bracket.
^ To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





Vehicles with single generator
12. Remove the accessory drive belt.





All vehicles
13. Remove the power steering pump upper bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





14. Remove the LH fan stator stand-off.
^ To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





15. Remove the 2 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





16. Install the special tool.





17. Remove the turbocharger outlet clamp.
^ To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





18. Remove the 2 nuts and position the exhaust pipe aside.
^ To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





19. Loosen the 2 RH motor mount nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).





20. Loosen the 4 LH motor mount-to-cylinder block bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).





21. Remove the 2 LH motor mount nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).





22. Remove the removable stud.
^ To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).





23. CAUTION: The lifting crane and lifting chain must be rated at a minimum 4,000-pound capacity by the manufacturer.

Connect a suitable lifting crane and lifting chain to the engine lifting bracket and raise the engine as needed to remove the motor mount.





24. Remove the 4 bolts and the LH motor mount. Carefully lower the engine.





25. Remove the nut and disconnect the pushpin retainer.
^ To install, tighten to 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).





26. Remove the nut and position the transmission fluid level indicator and tube aside.
^ To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).





27. Remove the oil fill tube bolt.
28. Disconnect the oil fill tube from the RH valve cover.





29. Disconnect the injection control pressure (ICP) sensor electrical connector and wire retainers.
30. Remove the ICP sensor.
^ Plug or cap the opening as needed.
^ To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).





31. Position the wiring away from the valve cover as needed.

32. CAUTION: To prevent engine damage, do not use air-powered tools when installing the valve cover.

NOTE: Mark the position of the valve cover bolts for the valve cover bolt installation.

Remove the 7 stud bolts, the 4 bolts and the valve cover.
^ Clean and inspect the valve cover gasket.
^ To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).





33. Remove the high pressure oil rail-to-valve cover gasket.
34. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Tighten the top retaining nuts on the motor mount first.