Important:
• | Do not use the valve rocker arm cover gasket again. Install a NEW gasket
during assembly. |
• | Remove the ignition coils from the bracket before cleaning the bracket
in solvent. Do not submerge the ignition coils in solvent. |
• | Do not remove the oil fill tube from the cover unless service is required. |
• | If the oil fill tube has been removed from the rocker arm cover, install
a NEW tube during assembly. |
- Remove the ignition coil and bracket assembly and bolts from the rocker
cover, if required.
- Remove the ignition coils
and bolts from the bracket, 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 and coil brackets in solvent.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
- Dry the components with compressed air.
- Inspect the ventilation system passages for restrictions.
- Inspect the gasket grooves for damage.
- Inspect the coil bracket threaded bolt holes for damaged threads
or debris.
- Inspect the coil mounting
brackets for cracking, stripped bolt hole threads, or other damage.
- Inspect the ignition coils for exterior damage and bent or broken
connector pins.