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For 1990-2009 cars only

Cleaning Procedure

  1. Clean the camshaft cover in solvent.
  2. Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Dry the camshaft cover with compressed air.

Inspection Procedure


    Object Number: 1254528  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the exterior of the left camshaft cover for the following:
  2. • Dents or damage
    • A dented or damaged cover may:
       - Leak oil
       - Effect crankcase ventilation
       - Interfere with the camshafts
       - Interfere with the ignition coil sealing
       - Allow water, condensation, or debris to enter the engine
    • Damaged threads for the ignition coils or ground straps
    • Damaged camshaft cover bolt holes
    • Damaged threads for the oil fill cap
    • Damaged PCV tube fitting
    • Damaged holes for the wiring harness retainers

    Object Number: 1040810  Size: SH
  3. Inspect the interior of the left camshaft cover for the following:
  4. • Damaged, loose or missing baffle
    • Damaged, loose or missing baffle fasteners
    • Restrictions to the ventilation system passages
    • Damaged or warped seal groove for the camshaft cover seal and/or spark plug port seals

    Object Number: 1254531  Size: SH
  5. Inspect the exterior of the right camshaft cover for the following:
  6. • Dents or damage
    • A dented or damaged cover may:
       - Leak oil
       - Effect crankcase ventilation
       - Interfere with the camshafts
       - Interfere with ignition coil sealing
       - Allow water, condensation or debris to enter the engine
    • Damaged threads for the ignition coils or ground straps
    • Damaged camshaft cover bolt holes
    • Damaged PCV tube orifice fitting
    • Damaged holes for the wiring harness retainers

    Object Number: 1040814  Size: SH
  7. Inspect the interior of the right camshaft cover for the following:
  8. • Damaged, loose or missing baffle
    • Damaged, loose or missing baffle fasteners
    • Restrictions to the ventilation system passages
    • Damaged or warped seal groove for the camshaft cover seal and/or spark plug port seals
  9. Inspect the following related camshaft cover components for damage:
  10. • Oil fill cap
    • PCV clean air tube
    • PCV dirty air tube
    • Camshaft cover bolts and grommets
    • Ground straps and bolts
    • Ignition coil bracket assembly and wiring harness
  11. Repair or replace the camshaft cover and/or components as necessary.