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Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Upper Right Side LBZ, LLY

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1334381  Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  2. Important: After removing the air cleaner outlet duct, cover the turbocharger opening with tape to prevent entry of objects.

  3. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Replacement .
  4. Loosen the charged air cooler outlet duct to intake hose clamp.
  5. Important: Do not use a screwdriver or other tool to pry the hose loose. The hose can be torn or damaged. Loosen the hose by twisting.

  6. Remove the charged air cooler outlet duct from the intake.
  7. Remove the glow plug control module. Refer to Glow Plug Control Module Replacement .
  8. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler tube. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Cooler Replacement .
  9. Remove the fuel injectors. Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement .
  10. Remove the heater outlet hose bolt and nut.
  11. Position the heater outlet hose out of the way.

  12. Object Number: 1335454  Size: SH
  13. Reposition the right positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose clamp at the resonator tee.
  14. Remove the PCV hose from the tee.

  15. Object Number: 1335456  Size: SH
  16. Remove the right PCV pipe bolt.
  17. Remove the right PCV pipe.

  18. Object Number: 1335653  Size: SH
  19. Remove the upper valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  20. Remove the upper valve rocker arm cover.
  21. Remove and discard the upper valve rocker arm cover gasket.
  22. If required, clean and inspect the upper valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection - Upper .

Installation Procedure

  1. Inspect the upper valve rocker arm cover gasket for damage. If the upper valve rocker arm cover gasket is not damaged, reuse the gasket.

  2. Object Number: 1335653  Size: SH
  3. Install the upper valve rocker arm cover gasket.
  4. Install the upper valve rocker arm cover.
  5. Install the upper valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 663904  Size: SH
  7. Tighten the upper valve rocker arm cover bolts in the sequence shown.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  9. Install the fuel injectors. Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement .

  10. Object Number: 1335456  Size: SH
  11. Install the right PCV pipe.
  12. Install the right PCV pipe bolt.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1335454  Size: SH
  14. Install the PCV hose to the tee.
  15. Position the right PCV hose clamp at the resonator tee.
  16. Position the heater outlet hose.
  17. Install the heater hose bracket bolt and nut.
  18. Tighten

        • Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
        • Tighten the bolt to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).
  19. Install the EGR cooler tube. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Cooler Replacement .
  20. Install the glow plug control module. Refer to Glow Plug Control Module Replacement .

  21. Object Number: 1334381  Size: SH

    Important: Lubricate the end of the duct prior to installation.

  22. Install the charged air cooler outlet duct to the intake.
  23. Tighten the charged air cooler outlet duct to intake hose clamp.
  24. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  25. Install the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Replacement .
  26. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Upper Right Side LMM

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1732769  Size: SH
  1. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler tube. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Cooler Replacement .
  2. Remove the engine harness bracket bolt (1) and retainer.

  3. Object Number: 1732560  Size: SH
  4. Remove the fuel rail pressure sensor electrical connector bracket bolt and nut.
  5. Remove the bracket from the stud.

  6. Object Number: 1335536  Size: SH

    Notice: Label all the injector electrical connectors before the connectors are removed in order to prevent reconnecting to the wrong injector. Failure to properly connect the injectors in the correct sequence will cause severe engine damage.

  7. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connectors from the fuel injectors.

  8. Object Number: 1866475  Size: SH
  9. Remove the heater pipe bracket clamp (1) and bolts (2).
  10. Position heater pipe aside.

  11. Object Number: 1335614  Size: SH
  12. Prior to removing the fuel injector pipes, use compressed air to blow any debris from between the injector line and fittings. Wipe the fittings clean of debris.
  13. Spray lithium grease between the fuel injector line and fittings to assist in containing any debris during removal. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
  14. Notice: DO NOT use compressed air to clean debris from the fuel injector inlet after the fuel line is removed. Using compressed air can allow debris to enter the fuel injector inlet and damage the fuel injector.

  15. Remove the right fuel injector pipes.

  16. Object Number: 1335653  Size: SH
  17. Remove the upper valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  18. Remove the upper valve rocker arm cover.
  19. Remove the upper valve rocker arm cover gasket.
  20. Inspect the upper valve rocker arm cover gasket for damage, replace if necessary. Otherwise reuse the old gasket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1335653  Size: SH
  1. Install the upper valve rocker arm cover gasket.
  2. Install the upper valve rocker arm cover.
  3. Install the upper valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1411030  Size: SH
  5. Tighten the upper valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1335614  Size: SH

    Notice: Ensure proper torquing of the fuel injector line. An under-torqued fuel injector line will not seal properly and an over-torqued fuel injector line may damage the fuel injector fitting. An improperly sealed or damaged fuel injector line or fuel injector fitting will cause a fuel leak.

  7. Install the fuel injector pipes.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the pipes to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

  9. After installing the fuel injector pipes, clean the injector pipes and apply sealant at the fittings to prevent moisture and debris from collecting between the line and fitting. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

  10. Object Number: 1866475  Size: SH
  11. Position the heater pipe in place.
  12. Install the heater pipe bracket clamp (1) and bolts (2).
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1732560  Size: SH
  14. Install the fuel rail pressure sensor electrical connector bracket to the stud.
  15. Install the bracket bolt and nut.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt/nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1335536  Size: SH
  17. Connect the engine harness electrical connectors to the fuel injectors.

  18. Object Number: 1732769  Size: SH
  19. Install the engine harness bracket bolt (1) and retainer.
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  21. Install the EGR cooler tube. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Cooler Replacement .