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    Object Number: 412147  Size: SH
  1. Assemble the camshaft cover and NEW gasket. Ensure that the gasket is located in the retaining groove in the camshaft cover.
  2. 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.

  3. Install the cover on the cylinder head and hand start the bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 865364  Size: SH
  5. Install the front lift bracket and bolt.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the front lift bracket bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 865367  Size: SH
  7. Install the rear lift bracket and bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the rear lift bracket bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 412139  Size: SH
  9. Install the ground strap and bolt.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the camshaft cover ground strap bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 465982  Size: SH
  11. Install the spark plugs.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the spark plugs to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 412144  Size: SH
  13. Install the ignition coil and module assembly to the cam cover.
  14. Install the cam cover bolts.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the ignition coil and module assembly bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 631999  Size: SH
  16. Install the power steering pump and bolts.
  17. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pump bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1013303  Size: SH
  1. Assemble the camshaft cover and gasket. Ensure that the gasket is located in the retaining groove on the camshaft cover.
  2. Install the cover on the cylinder head and hand tighten the bolts.

  3. Object Number: 898895  Size: SH
  4. Install the front lift bracket and tighten the bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the front lift bracket bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 898896  Size: SH
  6. Install the rear lift bracket and tighten the bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the rear lift bracket bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 895199  Size: SH
  8. Install the ground strap.
  9. Tighten

        • Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
        • Tighten the camshaft cover ground strap bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    Object Number: 895073  Size: SH
  10. Install the spark plugs.

  11. Object Number: 894939  Size: SH
  12. Install the ignition coil and module assembly to the cam cover.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the ignition coil-to-camshaft cover bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  14. Install the power steering pump, if equipped.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pump to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).