Important: Do not use the valve rocker arm cover gasket again. Install a NEW gasket
during assembly.
Remove the ignition coils before cleaning the cover in solvent. Do not
submerge the ignition coils in solvent.
Do not remove the oil fill tube or crankcase vent valve grommet from
the covers unless service is required.
If the oil fill tube or crankcase vent valve grommet have been removed
from the rocker arm covers, install a NEW tube or grommet during assembly.
- Remove the ignition coil and bracket assembly, bolts, and wire harness
from the left cover, if required.
- Remove the ignition coil
and bracket assembly, bolts, and wire harness from the right cover, if
required.
- Inspect the tube for a
loose fit or damage.
- Remove the oil fill cap and tube from the right cover, if required.
- Remove the gaskets (1) from the covers.
- Remove the cover mounting bolts, with grommets.
Cover
mounting bolts and grommets that are not damaged may be used again during
assembly.
- Clean the covers in solvent.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
- Dry the covers with compressed air.
- Inspect the ventilation system passages for restrictions.
- Inspect the gasket grooves for damage.
- Inspect the coil bracket threaded bolt holes for damage or debris.