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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Camaro 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.8L 🢒 Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 52978 Size: SH
  1. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the spark plug wires from the 1, 3 and 5 spark plugs.
  3. Remove the spark plug wiring harness from the clip and reposition the harness.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    5. Object Number: 52977 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear engine left bracket bolt (1) and stud (2).
  6. Remove the rear engine lift bracket (3).
  7. Lower the vehicle.

    8. Object Number: 35819 Size: SH
  8. Loosen the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  9. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.

    10. Object Number: 577684 Size: SH
  10. Remove the oil fill tube, if necessary.

    11. To remove the fill tube press the tangs inside the tube in and twist the tube.

  11. Clean the following items:
    12. • Valve rocker arm cover
    • Cylinder head gasket surface
    • Valve rocker arm cover bolts

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 577684 Size: SH
  1. Install the oil fill tube to the valve rocker arm cover, if removed.

    2. Object Number: 35819 Size: SH
  2. Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382, Canada P/N 10953489, or equivalent to the valve rocker arm cover bolt threads.
  3. Install the valve rocker arm cover.

    4. 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. Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    6. Object Number: 52977 Size: SH
  6. Install the rear engine lift bracket (3).
  7. Install the rear engine lift bracket stud (2) and bolt (1).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the rear engine lift bracket stud (2) and bolt (1) to 30 N·m (22 lb in).

  8. Lower the vehicle.

    9. Object Number: 52978 Size: SH
  9. Install the spark plug wiring harness to the clip.
  10. Install the spark plug wires to the 1,3 and 5 spark plugs.
  11. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.