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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Interior Trim 🢒 Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation Left


    Object Number: 328573 Size: SH

    Important: Do not reuse the valve cover gasket or the valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets.

  1. Install the NEW valve rocker arm cover gasket into the groove of the valve rocker arm cover.
  2. Install the NEW valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets into the valve rocker arm cover.

    3. Object Number: 480519 Size: SH
  3. Install the valve rocker arm cover onto the cylinder head.

    4. Object Number: 328566 Size: SH

    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. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation Right


    Object Number: 328573 Size: SH

    Important: Do not reuse the valve cover gasket or the valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets.

  1. Install the NEW valve rocker arm cover gasket into the groove of the valve rocker arm cover.
  2. Install the NEW valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets into the valve rocker arm cover.

    3. Object Number: 480524 Size: SH
  3. Install the valve rocker arm cover onto the cylinder head.

    4. Object Number: 328568 Size: SH

    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. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).