GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 Savana 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 5.0L and 5.7L 🢒 Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.

    2. Object Number: 183395 Size: SH
  2. Remove the screw retaining the oil fill tube to the generator and drive belt tensioner bracket.
  3. Remove the oil fill tube from the engine.
  4. Disconnect the ignition control module (ICM) electrical connector. Refer to Ignition Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls.
  5. Open the engine electrical harness retainer.
  6. Reposition the engine electrical harness over the ignition coil.
  7. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the distributor cap. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  8. Remove AIR bypass hose assembly, if so equipped. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve Replacement in Engine Controls.

    9. Object Number: 183401 Size: SH
  9. Remove the crankcase vent tube from the right side valve rocker arm cover.

    10. Object Number: 182833 Size: SH
  10. Remove the valve cover from the engine.
  11. Clean all sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 182833 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.

  1. Install the right valve cover and gasket to the engine.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb  in).


    Object Number: 183401 Size: SH
  2. Install the crankcase vent tube to the right side valve cover.
  3. Connect the spark plug wires to the distributor cap. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  4. The wires and the distributor cap are numbered in order to aid assembly.
  5. Install AIR bypass hose assembly, if so equipped. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve Replacement in Engine Controls.
  6. Reposition the engine electrical harness into the harness retainer.
  7. Close the engine electrical harness retainer.
  8. Connect the ignition control module (ICM) electrical connector. Refer to Ignition Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls.
  9. Install the engine oil fill tube to the engine.
  10. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.