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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Tilt the cab. Refer to Cab Tilting .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

  3. Object Number: 1369950  Size: SH
  4. Remove the 3 nuts (7), 2 bolts (2) and the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe (1) from the EGR adapter and the reservoir. Refer Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipe Replacement .
  5. Remove the power steering hoses.
  6. Remove the vent hose.
  7. Clean the area around the valve rocker cover to the head cover mating surface.

  8. Object Number: 736638  Size: SH
  9. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  10. Remove the valve rocker arm cover and gasket.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the valve rocker arm cover and gasket.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 736638  Size: SH
  3. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 13 N·m (113 lb in).

  5. Install the vent hose.

  6. Object Number: 1369950  Size: SH
  7. Install the EGR pipe (1) to the EGR adapter and the reservoir. Refer Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipe Replacement .
  8. Install the power steering hoses.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  10. Lower the cab.